After recently spending some time chatting with my young niece, I learned that the Monster High television show and dolls are currently her very favourite. She loves the originality of the characters and the way they show off their personality and style even with their ghoulish appearances. And I have to admit, I’m a bit of a fan myself! The characters tackle problems that little ones can relate to, and the story of Monster High’s newest ghoul, Gooliope Jellington is the perfect example of that.
Gooliope was created when a science experiment went wrong, and her adoptive parents knew she was something special when she grew to be over fifteen feet tall. Now she takes pride in ensuring that everyone is included and reminding her Monster High friends that differences should be celebrated! If you have a little one that’s nervous about starting a new activity or going to a different school, Gooliope has four tips to help kids embrace that new environment:
Project Confidence
We all have concerns for our little ones, especially when they face a potentially challenging situation. To help your child prepare for their new environment act how you want them to feel. Little ones can easily pick up on how you feel and it will have a significant impact on how they feel themselves. If you show them that you are happy and excited for the change, rather than concerned and fearful, they are more likely to feel positive about the transition.
Help Them Connect
Transitions are always easier with a friend by your side! Where possible, help your child find a connection with a new friend before school or their new activity starts. This can be accomplished by setting up play dates or visiting local parks and community centers. Once your little one has at least one new friend, the new environment will be much less scary.
Scope Out the School
Sometimes the biggest trepidation around a new school or activity is the fear of the unknown. In advance of the first day of school, practice your commute to the new school with your little one. Once you arrive, take some time to look around the schoolyard and maybe even find their designated entrance to the school. The more they can explore in advance, the more confident they will feel.
Be Yourself
Remind your little ones that even though theyβll feel pressure to fit in, they should be unique, be different and be themselves. Encourage them to pursue their interests and act as they would if they were at home.
Right now, Monster High is gearing up for a brand new activity too…the release of its first ever musical DVD, Boo York! And to get your little one excited about this great new musical, Mattel has put together a very special giveaway. One lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader is going to win a prize pack containing a Monster High Gooliope Jellington doll and a Monster High Freak du Chic doll, a $65 total value! To enter to win, just check out the music videos from the upcoming Boo York movie and leave a blog comment about which one is your child’s favourite.
Change can be scary and feeling different can be hard, but with a little encouragement, every little ghoul will shine when she tries something new. Take a tip from Gooliope and remind your child that being original and accepting others that are different are the best ways to enjoy all kinds of new things!
Jeannie says
My niece likes Cleo de Nile.
Sherry Altoft says
Operetta π
Elizabeth H. says
My daughter likes them all!
Silvia D says
+my daughter said she like Cleo de Nile.
Lynda Cook says
My granddaughter loves watching this show, right now she doesn’t have just one favourite, she likes them all and can not decide..lol
Cheryl says
Astranova is my daughter new fave π
Carol Denny says
The Shooting Stars video
Jenna D says
Cleo de Nile seems to be the fav
Florence C says
My granddaughter likes A Ghoul Can Dream
Veronica S. says
My kids like Shooting Stars.
Holly MacRitchie says
Fright Lights in my daughter’s favourite
Kristi Bernot says
My daughter doesn’t have a favorite, she loves all the monster high ghouls!
Elaine p says
Cleo de Nile thanks
Amber Y says
Search Inside because it has words to sing along to!
Judy Cowan says
Shooting Stars is one of her favourites right now.
Louise Gilbert says
my grand daughter says she like Cleo de Nile
Jamie hall says
Cleo DE Nile here
Marla says
She likes operetta
MaryG. says
My daughter likes Catty Noir! Awesome giveaway!!!
Sabrina Tong says
My daughter loves Frankie Stein.
kristen visser says
my daughters favorite is Search Inside
Stephanie LaPlante says
Boo York, Boo York Karaoke Music Video
Wendy Hutton says
the girls like Love is like a storm
LisaM says
Shooting stars over here
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
My granddaughters love all of them, however I like Shooting Stars the best π
Amanda Neilson says
My daughter says she loves Shooting Stars…and her favourite girl is Draculaura
Rosanne Robinson says
Shooting Stars is the favourite in our household π
Melissa Marie says
She likes them all but i think she likes Cleo
kristen s says
My niece LOVES Cleo de Nile. Thank-you so much for the opportunity!!! π
ivy pluchinsky says
My niece likes Cleo de Nile.
Holly O'Gorman says
Catty Noir is our favorite!
Aimee Robison says
Love is like a storm tonight, is a the fave in my family.
charityk says
my kids like Love Is Like A Storm Tonight
Julie F says
My granddaughter’s favourite is Frankie Stein
Brooke B. says
My daughter is looking forward to seeing Astranova!
Dana Miller says
My child’s fave music video is Shooting Stars. She made up her dance choreography on the spot. It is a catchy, upbeat and positive song.
M.Clark says
Love is Like a Storm.
Lori Jackson says
she loves Catty Noir!
Juliee Fitze says
Really like the Boo York Boo York she dances and tries to repeat them.
Dayna Wilson says
We like Boo York and Cleo de Nile
Gillian says
Sophie loves shooting stars.
Athena says
Love is like a storm
HilLesha says
My daughter loves the A Ghoul Can Dream video.
kathy downey says
My grand daughter said she like Cleo de Nile the best!
Bo Simms says
The shooting stars video is my daughter’s favorite of the Monster High videos.. She loves Monster High, stars and the accompanying music.
Meg says
Boo York, Boo York was my favorite. Very punny.
Mike Gismondi says
Cleo de Nile
lori b says
catty noir
Josie says
Cleo de Nile
Debbi Wellenstein says
The girls liked Love Is Like a Storm Tonight-the boys refused to pick.