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Ivana is a modern Cinderella married to an Italian prince. She came from modest means and met her Prince Charming while on scholarship at Pepperdine University. Their 2 fabulous kids (ages 2 and 3 years) are the latest additions to a 1000-year lineage that includes kings of Sicily and Spain, and Catherine of Aragon, a pope and a saint. She has a Masters of Education and has worked with kids for over 20 years - from designing learning toys to tutoring homeless children. For Ivana, life is more about attitude than money. Shes wild about kids and motherhood. The Super Mom juggling act between life, love, kids and career inspired her award winning book, A Simple Guide to Pregnancy & Baby's First Year, co-written with her mom, Magdalene Smith, and sister, Marisa Smith. Their blog is a blend of humor, practical advice and lifestyle tips on the essentials--how to live well on any budget. Consider Ivana "Dear Abby" with a tiara and baby sling.

5 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving

November 2, 2019 by modernprincess Leave a Comment

“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” - Cicero Gratitude - or a lack thereof - is something all parents encounter during the process of raising children. At some point or other, what mother hasn't looked on with horror as her child blurted out a variant of, “I don’t like this! It’s not what I wanted for my birthday!” or … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Be Thankful This Thanksgiving

10 Promises I Make To My Children

January 29, 2019 by modernprincess Leave a Comment

Life is a beautiful mess.  It comes at us so fast, at times, we are spun around and lose sight of who we are and what is important. This is true for parents and children alike - we almost need a map to navigate this ever-changing world.  Yes, there will always be ups and downs, which makes life both challenging and a joyful adventure. Helping your children learn their … [Read more...] about 10 Promises I Make To My Children

How to Match Your Parenting Style to Your Child’s Needs

May 10, 2017 by modernprincess Leave a Comment

“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” – Leonardo da Vinci “I’m never going to drive when I grow up,” my 5-year-old son, Alessio, says in his quiet, determined way. “I am,” his sister, Sienna, replies. She is three. “I’m going to drive a pink convertible, and I’m going to drive it really fast.” She is practically bouncing off the walls with glee. She is a … [Read more...] about How to Match Your Parenting Style to Your Child’s Needs

Mommy Needs a Drink

April 6, 2017 by modernprincess Leave a Comment

“A true friend is someone who makes you feel better than you think you are.” - Me Friday night and the girls are out.  Our monthly cocktail party for moms only - we call it Mommy Needs a Drink.  It is a helpful venting and laughter session.  It was supposed to be something we did once a year.  After the first night, we understood that Mommy needed to get … [Read more...] about Mommy Needs a Drink

10 Ways to Stop Your Child’s Whining

March 19, 2017 by modernprincess Leave a Comment

“The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.” - Anthony Robbins The sound of whining is one of the most irritating sounds on earth - really.  A recent study confirms this, though any parent could already tell you the same.  According to the research, whining has more power to distract (parents and nonparents alike) … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Stop Your Child’s Whining

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