5 Messages From “Mars Needs Moms”

I am by no means a movie critic or a Sci-Fi action animation expert. I cannot judge special effects, sound effects, or acting performance. I can, however, see myself in certain characters and interpret things my way, finding a message for me in every flick I see.

“Mars Needs Moms” touched my heart and made me cry. It was an entertaining and heartwarming story, very close to home:

“No broccoli, no TV”

Well, my kids always loved broccoli (my veggie-loving techniques started at birth), and they never watch cable television; however, I am loving yet strict disciplinarian.

The 88-minute movie is based on a children’s book by cartoonist Berkeley Breathed. It is rated PG…but doesn’t EVERYTHING need parental guidance?

Here are 5 messages I received from the film. These points aren’t spoilers; you’re just going to have to put it on your “To See List”.

“All this dancing and playing — we must throw them away!.”  A loving father is essential to a positive childhood and a good mom knows and appreciates that.
5- “That crazy love thing” may not be politically correct, but it is the only way to happiness. Appreciate the ones you love…Hint: love is a verb!

I know the movie has interesting reviews, controversial, even. Go see “Mars Needs Moms”, wear the 3-D glasses, bring some tissue, and judge for yourself.
I really love these messages and think we need more movies to portray the need for family appreciation.

Founder of the Positive MOM® and creator of the S.T.O.R.Y. System: a blueprint to craft and share powerful stories that will transform your results and help others do the same. Dr. Elayna Fernández is a single mom of 4, an award-winning Storyteller, Story Strategist, and Student of Pain. She’s a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and 5x TEDx speaker. She has spoken at the United Nations, received the President’s Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award, and was selected as one of the Top Impactful Leaders and a Woman of Influence by SUCCESS Magazine. Connect with Elayna at thepositivemom.com/ef and follow @thepositivemom. To receive a gift from Elayna, click HERE.

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