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Tiana, the protagonist of Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” has inspired many with her determination, kindness, and resilience. As the first African-American Disney Princess, Tiana’s story is one of hard work, dreams, and love. In this blog post, we will explore 12 traits of Tiana that are worth emulating, using quotations to highlight her admirable qualities.

1. Determination: Never Giving Up

Tiana’s determination is one of her most defining traits. She works tirelessly to achieve her dream of opening her own restaurant. “The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.”

2. Kindness: A Gentle Heart

Tiana’s kindness is evident in her interactions with others. She treats everyone with respect and compassion. “Fairy tales can come true. You gotta make ’em happen, it all depends on you.”

3. Resilience: Bouncing Back

Despite facing numerous challenges, Tiana never loses her spirit. Her resilience helps her overcome obstacles and keep moving forward. “I’m almost there.”

4. Ambition: Setting Goals

Tiana’s ambition drives her to set and achieve her goals. She knows what she wants and works hard to get it. “I remember Daddy told me, ‘Fairy tales can come true. You gotta make ’em happen, it all depends on you.'”

5. Loyalty: Standing by Friends

Tiana’s loyalty to her friends and loved ones is unwavering. She stands by them through thick and thin. “You just keep your mind on what you want.”

6. Optimism: Seeing the Bright Side

Tiana’s optimism helps her stay positive, even in difficult times. She always looks for the silver lining. “The evening star is shining bright, so make a wish and hold on tight.”

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7. Hard Work: Putting in Effort

Tiana believes in the value of hard work and puts in the effort to achieve her dreams. “You gotta dig a little deeper.”

8. Independence: Self-Reliance

Tiana’s independence is a testament to her self-reliance. She takes charge of her own destiny. “I’m almost there, people gonna come here from everywhere.”

9. Creativity: Thinking Outside the Box

Tiana’s creativity allows her to come up with innovative solutions to problems. “You gotta dig a little deeper, find out who you are.”

10. Empathy: Understanding Others

Tiana’s empathy helps her understand and connect with others. She is always willing to lend a helping hand. “You gotta dig a little deeper, it really ain’t that far.”

11. Courage: Facing Fears

Tiana’s courage is evident in her willingness to face her fears and take risks. “The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.”

12. Integrity: Staying True to Values

Tiana’s integrity is a key part of her character. She stays true to her values and principles. “You gotta dig a little deeper, find out who you are.”

Tiana’s traits make her a character worth emulating. From her determination and kindness to her resilience and integrity, we can learn much from this inspiring princess. Adopting some of Tiana’s traits allows us to navigate our lives with greater confidence and success. Which of Tiana’s traits do you find most inspiring?

————- DID YOU KNOW? ——————-

My dad and I wrote a chapter book. (55+K words!)  Please take a look! 

5 friends get lost. With unexpected help from new friends, they must find:

  • themselves
  • one another
  • their way back home
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… all while ‘they’ are watching.

It’s true-to-life. No magic, fantasy, time warps. And there are discussion questions at the end of each chapter for parents and kids … or for reading groups.

Please take a look.

Bill Belew has raised 2 bi-cultural Japanese-American kids, now 37 and 33. He and his wife are now parenting a 3rd, Mia, who is 8, 9, 10 …  now 11!

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