- One of the reasons that growing up can be hard
is going to new places, trying new things.
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- Hi everyone, and welcome to the Disney Princess Club.
I'm Caitlin.
- I'm Isabella.
- I'm Sage.
- And I'm Audrey.
- And today, we're talking about how challenging
growing up can actually be.
Even for princesses.
So, do you think it's hard for them to grow up?
'Cause I think it is
'cause of all of the challenges that they have to face.
- Yeah, like all their responsibilities.
And sometimes, they are supposed to do something
they feel like, but if they follow their heart,
that's what matters the most.
And it's not always easy to follow your heart.
- Yeah, 'cause they have their duties
that they have to do.
- Yeah. - And also,
they have to work really hard to achieve their dreams.
Kind of like Tiana.
- Yeah. - And sometimes,
it's none of those things.
Sometimes, it can be hard because you're trapped in a tower
until your 18th birthday.
- Yeah, for me, one of the hard things about growing up
is about meeting new friends, meeting new people.
It's kinda scary because you don't know
who these people are,
but you know that you need friends.
And that you know you need people to talk to.
So, it was kinda hard just making friends
for the first time.
And I think that's also a challenge with Moana
because she had to leave everyone behind
and just go to a different place in the ocean.
- Does anyone have any stories
about maybe moving schools, houses, changing?
- Well, I remember the first time I ever went to school,
which was kindergarten.
I was super, super scared,
but at the end of the day,
I had a really good time and I just had to go for it.
- Sometimes, like, my dad's like,
go talk to them or whatever.
And then, so, I'm all shy at first.
And then, my dad's like, enjoy it while you have it,
'cause then I'll be blabbing everywhere.
- And one thing I learned about this experience
from making new friends was to socialize
and just be yourself around other people.
And that's a very big part of growing up.
- This school so new, I have no friends,
I'll never fit in.
Should I talk to her?
Hi, what's your name?
- Hi, I'm Caitlin!
What about you?
- I'm Rapunzel.
How long have you been at this school?
- I've been at this school since first grade.
- That is so long.
- Hey, why don't I show you around the school?
- Yes, please, thank you so much!
Being at a new school can be hard,
but once you talk to someone,
you can make really good friends
and it'll be really easy.
- C'mon, let's go!
- I remember that the switch from weekly homework
to daily homework was just so much,
'cause not only the amount of homework you have,
but the amount of time you have to finish it.
So you can't really say, oh, I'll just play today
and do it all tomorrow.
- I remember when I first had my really big
piece of homework,
I had to write a whole poem
and it was really hard
'cause I just couldn't think about it.
And my friends are like, oh, hey, come play with us,
but I had to remember that I had to get this done,
so I stayed at home and wrote my poem.
And then after, I could go play with them.
I have so much homework to do for science and biology.
I don't think I can get this done.
- Hey, you wanna play?
- Oh, I really, really, really want to.
But I can't, I have so much homework to do.
- Are you sure?
- I'm sure, I need to get this turned in.
- Okay, well, maybe we can play later.
- Yeah, see you later.
- See you later!
- Caitlin, do you have any stories
about going to the dentist or doctor for the first time?
- Okay, when I had to go for a checkup
when I was like five years old,
I was so scared because, I mean,
I am so scared of needles.
And I was afraid that I was gonna get really hurt.
(laughs)
But it actually turned out having a really good experience
at the doctor's, 'cause the doctors are so nice.
- Once, when I got a shot on my knee,
I was like, it was really hurting and I cried,
but the next time I got a shot, I didn't cry,
so it wasn't as bad as the first time,
you just gotta keep that courage up
and just tell yourself it's gonna be okay.
- Yeah.
Oh no, oh no, I'm so scared about going to the doctor!
Oh, I feel like's gonna hurt!
Oh no! (shrieks)
- Hello, I am Dr. Isabella,
and I'm here with my assistant, Pua.
It's very nice to meet you.
- Oh, hi, Dr. Isabella.
I'm really nervous, I feel like it's gonna hurt.
Is it gonna hurt?
- No, this is just a very simple checkup
and it won't take long at all.
- Okay.
- So first, let's start with your heartbeat.
It sounds very good.
- Okay, thank you.
- Now let's try your reflexes.
Very good.
Your vitals are very, very good.
- Okay.
- All right, you did a very, very good job.
Here's a lollipop.
- Oh, thank you!
I guess going to the doctor wasn't that bad.
Well, I guess being brave wasn't that hard.
It felt nice. - Yes.
- Some hard things for after school activities
was dancing for me 'cause right after school,
I'd have to go to dance.
And this was like when I was in first grade,
so I twas kinda scary.
I mean, you have a big audience in front of you
and a lot of people are just looking at you
'cause you're that one person that's in the middle.
And it was kind of nerve-racking.
- If I were to perform anywhere,
before the performance, I would always get super,
super nervous, but excited.
And once I'm on there, I just feel great
because, like, you have to just,
again, stay true to yourself and just keep confident.
- Mmhmm. - Yes.
- I don't know if I can do this!
I don't know if I can make the goal!
- You've got it, Merida!
You can find the courage to kick that ball into the net.
- Okay. - Okay?
You're a winner, you're a winner, you do this.
- You got this, Merida. - You're gonna be great.
- Let's do this.
One, two, three!
- Woo! (clapping)
- You got it! - I got it!
Yay!
- Growing up will have its challenges,
but we've learned a lot from the princesses
about how to overcome problems.
- And we can work hard like Tiana.
- Be tough like Merida.
- And take on new challenges like Rapunzel.
- And be brave like Moana.
- I think we learned a lot from the princesses today.
Thanks for watching!
- [All] Bye!
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