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    Back to School Tips for Modern Parents @FHEInsiders #MyModernFamilyBD

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    Disclosure:  I am a Fox Home Ent Insider and will receive these DVDs to review in exchange for sharing this information.

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    Available on Blu-ray & DVD September 24

    In Season 4, we watched as Haley went off to college and Lily had her first day of Kindergarten. These are two big steps that are often very hard for parents to handle. Here is some advice for all of those modern parents out there who are going through these transitional stages with their families.

    The laughs – and the awards – just keep on coming for the #1-rated “Modern Family,” winner of three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series! With Jay and Gloria’s baby on the way and Haley going off to college, the entire Pritchett/Dunphy clan faces some major surprises as they bicker and bond over house-flipping headaches, unwanted play dates, and everything from hot-tempered hormones to in utero karaoke. Featuring a stellar array of guest stars including Matthew Broderick, Shelley Long and Elizabeth Banks, Season Four takes a heartfelt and laugh-out-lough hilarious look at what it means to be a “Modern Family.”

    Set Guidelines

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    Before you send off your precious son or daughter to fend for their selves in college, make sure you clearly discuss guidelines. Remind them that even though you are not there to set specific rules, they are still responsible for their actions. Claire and Phil certainly know what it’s like when your daughter calls you one night because they’ve been caught doing illegal things by the police.

    Prepare Your Little One

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    Kindergarten is a huge step for your little one! Make sure they are prepared for their big day by giving them a basic educational foundation and teaching them to play well with others. When Lily heads off to kindergarten and gets in a tousle on her first day, Cam and Mitchell are put in a very awkward situation. No parent wants to be in the same situation!

    Communication is Key

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    Set up specific times to continue growing as a family. There is a fine line between suffocating your college kid and staying informed about what’s going on in their life. Many families will select a certain time, for instance Sunday afternoons, to have family phone calls and catch up on the week’s happenings, even if they have talked throughout the week. Just because your son or daughter has moved out, it does not mean that your relationship has to suffer! In fact, sometimes parent-child relationships grow once the kid has left for college.

    Distract Yourself

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    Plan a fun activity for yourself right after dropping your son of in his college dorm room or leaving your daughter for the first day of kindergarten. Have a distraction for yourself so that you don’t find yourself at home looking through photo albums and wondering “how did the time go by so quickly?” These steps are exciting, but certainly emotional and you don’t want to wallow in your sorrows.

    Show You Care

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    No matter what age your child is, make sure you are sharing in their excitement! Whether you have a kindergartener bringing home a painting or a college student signing up for campus activities, ask them questions about their life and listen to their answers. Celebrate with them when they ace an exam or learn to count to 20.

    BUY IT:  Check out the ‘Modern Family: The Complete Fourth Season’ DVD from Walmart for $24.98.

    WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive the Blu-ray “Modern Family:  Season 4”

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    20. Ms Gretchen Ann Luper says

      I’m an occasional watcher, would be regular if I had more time because it’s excellent. My children (grown) love it though and would love the DVD

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    21. Stephanie Marche' says

      I have been waiting so long for this season to come out! I have to wait for DVD’s of all movies/series shows because I am deaf; I need cc in order to watch and “hear”. Modern Family is my absolute favorite series show! Thanks 🙂

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    23. Stephanie Marche' says

      I am deaf so I have to wait until all series and/or movies come out on DVD. I have been waiting and craving Season 4 Modern Family since I finished Season 3 right after it came out!! I have several “series” shows that I collect, but Modern Family is, by far, my favorite 🙂 Thank you so much for this chance to win!!

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    29. Jenny S says

      Its one of my favorite comedys! I have seen all the episodes besides last season for some reason but I started watching again this season.

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    43. Reinaa Pmora says

      Hello I have not yet seen this film but I’d like to see it looks very interesting
      Thank you for the giveaway

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    55. Josh says

      I didn’t get into it when it first came out (usually don’t because there’s such a long wait between episodes) but now that 4 season are out I’ve been watching it like crazy! It’s a great show.

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    78. brookea_2006 says

      I’m behind, so I’m working my way through Season 3 right now instead of watching the new episodes 🙂

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    79. Linda Bradshaw says

      I do not currently watch Modern Family. I usually wait till about 4 to 5 seasons before I start them.

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    81. Rebecca Orr says

      I have seen episodes at my moms home. I would buy the seasons and start from the beginning if I won this!

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    85. Victoria Carlson says

      We do watch modern family currently! Although we watch it when they are out on DVD rather then trying to keep up with it on TV!

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    94. Colleen W says

      I have not seen it yet. I have been seeing stuff about it all over the place lately so I started DVR’ing them to watch later.

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    126. Michelle S says

      I don’t watch a lot of TV but I have been hearing good things about this show. I am going to try to fit it in to see I would like it.

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