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Disney want to know about the strong female heroes in your DCs lives - Share for a chance to win one of five Moana toy sets or a £250 iTunes voucher! NOW CLOSED

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AmeliaMumsnet · 27/03/2017 09:49

Featuring a strong and spirited hero, Disney’s new film, Moana, is now available to watch as often and as many times as your DC likes, without having to worry about your proximity to a DVD player. So, inspired by Moana herself, and to celebrate the digital release of new film, Disney want to hear about the strong heroines who inspire your DCs.

Disney has said: “Did you know you can already download and keep Disney’s Moana from a variety of digital stores including Sky Store and iTunes. With great music, lots of laughs and a kick-ass heroine, Moana is a great movie for the whole family and will get you in the mood for summer. You can enjoy it on TV with the family or take it with you on your phone, tablet, laptop to keep the kids entertained while you are all out and about. The Blu-ray ™ and DVD are available on Monday 3rd April.”

Now Disney want to hear about the kick-ass heroines in your lives. Maybe it’s a teacher, a friend, a celebrity or - obvious choice - their Mum! From the everyday, to the extraordinary, anyone can be a heroine, so ask your DCs about the strong women in their lives and see who they come up with.

Everyone who posts their DCs answers on the thread below will be entered into a prize draw for one of five surprise Disney toy sets or a £250 iTunes voucher.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

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Disney want to know about the strong female heroes in your DCs lives - Share for a chance to win one of five Moana toy sets or a £250 iTunes voucher! NOW CLOSED
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Carriecakes80 · 04/04/2017 10:17

My Mum, but not just because she's a fab mum, but because she has really been through the wars and come out smiling.

Her parents died when she was a young teenager, and she basically brought herself up. She had no other family, and when she met my dad and had me and my brother, she thought her life had changed, but then she found out my dad was cheating on her, with quite a few of her friends, she lost her best friend to cancer, and we lost our house.
Mum then met someone else, who proceeded to beat the living daylights out of her, and she lost her sparkle, she was depressed, she was so low, she could barely eat, now, you must wonder why then I find this woman my heroine, its how she re-invented herself. She had been on antidepressants for 14 years, had lost weight, had arthritis, had a shattered elbow from falling and had to give up her nursing job that she had loved, she had hit rock bottom. She got rid of the beep-ing person who had been beating her up on the daily however, he stole most of her things, and that was it. She stood up, threw her antidepressants in the bin, got a job at her local pub for a few hours each week, changed her hair, her wardrobe, and began to care again. The light came back into her eyes, she fought back her illness, and at 63 is now working three jobs, married to her childhood sweetheart, she does volunteer work at the hospital, and I could not be more proud of this woman. She hit the bottom, only to stand up and fight back stronger than before. If I have half her strength in my life, I shall be a very happy woman. x Love you Mum. x

Gerjuice · 04/04/2017 13:40

My 9 year old daughter is reading Harry Potter, so at the moment she is adamant that Hermione is a brilliant heroine. She says that the character is feisty, sensible, intelligent and would be a brilliant best friend. We went to the cinema to see Moana and loved it, just as much as we loved Merida in Brave.

MycatsaPirate · 04/04/2017 15:13

I am their role-model.

I was a single mum for many years, kicked out my violent ex and brought my girls up on my own for 7 years. I was the one holding things together, budgeting and feeding us with £36 a week for years, I was the one who was looking up youtube videos so I could fix a plumbing issue. I have taught my girls that friendships are important and that family will always be there for them. I have taught them that independence is key, that there is nothing they cannot do if they want it enough.

I might be disabled but I am kick-ass and won't take any crap from anyone. I will fight their corner every time.

bertdynamite · 04/04/2017 17:26

My mum is a really strong woman. She's suffered bereavement (my dad and brother) but has never stopped being the rock of our family as well as being very active in the community. She is the strong woman that all my children named.

stephj25 · 04/04/2017 18:00

My 4 year old says I'm her hero because I always cook nice meals :)

Karen05 · 04/04/2017 18:46

I asked both of my children and they both said they thought I was strong as I do all the jobs around the house whilst also working hard to earn the pennies :-)

Thank you...you made my day lol

hannahlubella · 04/04/2017 19:18

When I asked my daughter who the strongest woman she knows is, she said 'me'. Quite matter of factly. Brilliant.

AngelDog · 04/04/2017 21:15

My eldest would say his Granny because she knows all about football and keeps on supporting Arsenal even when they're not doing so well.

Bechoole · 05/04/2017 09:57

Grandmamamamama was the answer from the 7 year old

usernamewastooobv · 05/04/2017 11:18

"Darling - who is your hero"
"Mummy"
"Why is Mummy you're hero"
"Can I have some more juice"

Well, she is only 2 - but I did ask!
And she does love Moana.

AngelwingsPetlamb · 05/04/2017 12:48

I found myself needing support from the strongest woman I have ever met , her role - domestic violence support worker for the police. She helped me accept and understand my situation, she protected me from further harm as far as she could, she listened and advised. She put me in contact with other women in similar situations and she connected me with other support mechanisms. She attended court with me, she faced personal threats because of me and she helped me support my dc through all of this too. I wish I had never had to meet her but I'm so glad I did, she was always there for me and always positive and unwavering.

lolly2010 · 05/04/2017 16:40

I haven't seen Moana yet my boys have and loved it, I think a strong female role model would be Merida fro brave, shes brave, independent and strong.

BenLinusatemyhomework · 05/04/2017 18:15

Literally just finished watching Moana on DVDs this afternoon and we all loved it! Moana reminds me of my own DD who is four, feisty and full of adventure.

Her heroine would be her nursery key worker who is so loving and sweet. She treats everybody with such compassion and has a huge heart. She also encourages DD to just be herself and to express without feeling embarrassed or afraid. DD loves to pretend she is her and I am very pleased she has such a great role model.

Cookies77 · 05/04/2017 20:23

Me, apparently!

user1490475476 · 05/04/2017 22:08

My wife she's bring up 3 kids and doing a great job

mrsdeedow · 05/04/2017 22:26

DC said (awk this is so sweet) My Mum is the best, she has bipolar and even though some people can be really bad with it, we never see her like that, she is really fun and has lots of adventures with us. She is really brainy too and good at helping with homework

Dizzybintess · 05/04/2017 22:58

My 6 year old DD is on a gymnastics squad and it's a great outlet for her energy. She does 6 hours a week and her coach Maria is awesome, always encourages and is strict but without being scary. She is my daughters heroine.
My DD loves moana and would love some goodies. She has learned all the songs off by heart and has been nagging me for a moana leotard!

fazkin · 05/04/2017 23:30

My DD says me! She said mummy can do everything apart from picking daddy up.

melaspurt · 06/04/2017 09:51

Deanna says it's her grandmother - my mum. She is such a strong woman, especially since my dad died, she takes everything in her stride and keeps us altogether

Annahibiscuits · 06/04/2017 10:33

Barbie! GrinGrin

BECAUSE she has 130 jobs. My 6 yo dd2 wants to be a be a builder (so she can make free houses for homeless people), an astronaut and a scientist (so she can make pink and green potions)

nicdanuk · 06/04/2017 13:05

my little girl said me,her mammy because even when i dont want to do something,i just get up and do it anyway and dont let anything stop me,even if i am too tired.

46lena · 06/04/2017 13:09

My daughter says that her sister is very strong, female character. She is very bossy and its so hard to change her mind.

sarcod · 06/04/2017 14:48

Without turning it into a sob story I want to say my sister she had cancer a couple of years ago she is so strong within days after her radiotherapy which she was having every day and chemotherapy had finished she was back at work her 3 kids were still up and dressed in time for school even though she was exausted, she never moaned once she's an inspiration 💝

Jillf1968 · 06/04/2017 18:51

I am wonder women I must be to fulfil a full time job and continually tidy up after the 3 males in this house

mrsglowglow · 06/04/2017 20:21

Just asked my 10 year old son and he said "you're my hero Mum" although I nag and get on his case he knows I'm here for him and the person he would turn to if he needed help with anything. And I apologise and talk to him like he's a grown up - his words. At least I can feel like I'm doing OK as I'm on a constant guilt trip at the moment.