A classic princess in stories and movies is usually defined by nothing more than a mild disposition, a sweet smile, a great wardrobe, and a pretty tiara to boot. Times are changing way too fast, however, rendering these kinds of princesses as not exactly the best role models for the little girls of our time. For an update on princess role models for a little girl, getting her a Princess Tiana Doll is a great way to get her catching up with the times.

Little girls growing up cannot but help at times to look up to the different kinds of princesses they see on today’s media. But these princesses are sadly outdated, and may not always reflect the values that are not only necessary in, but also reflective of the modern times. Once upon a time, the virtue of patience and martyrdom, as perfectly portrayed by Cinderella, may have been considered necessary in a lady. A modern lady, however, may see the virtue of freedom and, consequently, standing up for oneself, more realistic. This shift in values is being reflected perfectly by Disney’s newest princess, Tiana.

Tiana is a girl of the times. Unlike many of the more traditional Disney princesses, she wasn’t exactly born with a silver spoon in her mouth. And unlike the rest of her princess colleagues, she displays a spunk and spirit quite reflective of the times. A Princess Tiana Doll reflects how Tiana, despite initially lacking the glitz and glam of a princess, manages to come out a princess, without having to change much of who she really was.

Along with the times, a doll may not seem to be the smartest gift to give a little girl, but a Princess Tiana Doll is more than just a doll: it is an update to the usual doll packages that most of us, as kids, had to contend with. A Princess Tiana play set comes with dresses that not only portray her princess side, but also her modern woman side, by including her work clothes alongside her glittery gown and tiara. Some of these dolls even come with storybooks that tell of Tiana’s rags-to-riches story, the modern way.

The changing times call for a change in values that correspondingly call for a change in role models. For the girls of today, Tiana may just be that: a princess role model of the times.