Author REBECCA C. HAINS, PHD, is a professor of media studies at Salem State University, and has heard from countless parents about their princess-related parenting struggles. She and/or her research on girls' media culture have appeared on or been quoted in the Huffington Post, the Boston Globe, Today's Parent, and others. She lives north of Boston with her husband and two children.
"The Princess Problem offers sound, sensible and parent-tested
advice for helping children thrive in today's consumer culture.
Hains... lays out a family-centered strategy for raising
media-smart kids." - Jo B. Paoletti, author of Pink and Blue:
Telling the Boys from the Girls in America
"Blending fact, analysis, and compelling research with expert
interviews and eye-opening narratives from actual moms, Rebecca
Hains paints a troubling picture of princess culture and media
messaging. But like a true fairy godmother, she swoops in to mentor
parents on how to rescue girls from the diabolical clutches of the
self-serving marketing machine by offering real-world solutions and
teachable techniques to counter its effects." - Jen Jones,
Co-Founder & Managing Editor, WomenYouShouldKnow.net
"Ms.Hains has given us a very insightful look at our princess
culture. And she doesn't stop there. Her ideas and suggestions on
how parents can help their children navigate the overwhelming
princess marketing, media and negative stereotypes are refreshingly
perceptive. She points out the problem and offers realistic
solutions. Parents this is a must read!" - Brenda Chapman,
Writer/Director, Disney/Pixar's BRAVE
"With warmth, humor, and in-depth research, The Princess Problem
thoughtfully explores the production of princess culture, its
impact on children, and why we should all care about it. As an
expert in media literacy for children, Hains provides concrete and
effective (and often fun) strategies and activities to help parents
raise girls and boys who are confident, critical, and
compassionate." - Chyng Sun, Ph.D., Clinical Professor of Media
Studies, McGhee Division, School of Continuing and Professional
Studies, New York University, and the producer of documentary film
Mickey Mouse Monopoly: Disney, Childhood, and Corporate Power
"Media and marketers bombard girls at ever-younger ages with "fun"
products that promote pernicious stereotypes. So what's a parent to
do? Enter Rebecca Hains, a wise, optimistic guide through the
princess industrial complex. The Princess Problem is an
indispensable tool kit, full of concrete, practical advice. I only
wish it had been around when my daughter was in preschool!" - Peggy
Orenstein, author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter
"Hains's dissection of princess marketing reveals inherent gender
stereotypes, centered on romance, beauty, passivity (at least until
Frozen), and ethnic homogeneity...Hains adds to the discussion with
these practical parenting tips" - Publishers Weekly
""The Princess Problem" is such a beacon of light for parents
trying to navigate through the fog of their daughter's princess
obsessions...Hains' book offers concrete tips, from introducing a
variety of toys beyond the princess centric to working with your
child on creating a healthy media diet." - Los Angeles Times
"The Princess Problem was an informative and engaging read. The
tone throughout was friendly. I felt like the author completely
understood where I was coming from, and the ideas suggested were
appropriate and not at all overwhelming. I really enjoyed reading
this book!" - Rebecca Reads
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