Available on Blu-ray & DVD September 24
Synopsis:
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-loud hilarious look at what it means to be a “Modern Family.”
Special Features:
- Deleted and Alternate Scenes
- Commentary on “Party Crasher”
- Commentary on “Fulgencio”
- An Addition to the Family
- A Day with Eric
- Commentary on “Career Day”
- Commentary on “Goodnight Gracie”
- A Modern Guide to Parenting
- “Modern Family” Writers
- Gag Reel
Back to School Tips for Modern Parents
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.
Set Guidelines
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
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
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
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
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.
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GOOD LUCK!
Phil is
Phil Dunphy!
I like that Gloria lady, I think she is a hoot!
the “New” Lily
They are all so good but I like Cam, and Lily
My favorite is Phil.
I like Cam the best ! he is so funny
gotta go with Phil
cam is my favorite, he always makes me laugh
Phil
I like Manny.
It’s a toss-up between Phil and Cam
I love them all but if I had to pick one, I would pick Phil!
Honestly, I like Pepper played by Nathan Lane. Guess he’s a guess star but cracks me up!
phil!
rypm25@aol.com
Gloria is the best!!
Don’t watch. Would get as gift for friend.
I love Cam, he is too funny, even when he doesn’t mean to be!
Manny is my favorite character!
I like Lily! Too cute!
Its a toss up between Cam & Lilly!
I have never watched Modern Family 🙁
Alex, because she is very smart, and intuitive.
We love Gloria.
I love Jesse Tyler Ferguson, so my favorite character is Mitchell Pritchett
phil is my favorite. thankyou, ken
I really love Phil. He is funny and has a nice character in him
Gloria and Cam are my favorites but I love them all
My husband loves this show. He says Phil is his favorite.
I love Phil!
Definitely Phil.
I love Jay because I’m a big fan of Ed O’Neill 🙂
I like Phil.
My favorite character is Cameron Tucker – so funny!
Gloria!! =)
I like Phil.
Gloria!
Cam without a doubt
Phil
I like Phil.
I love this show and would love to have this season set.
phil
Absolutely Lily
Gloria because she is hot
Jay is my fave!
Phil is my favorite!
Phil is the best!
Gloria,she makes laugh!
Cameron. he is over the top!
I think I’d say Phil. he’s just a hilarious dad, and so sincere!
Gloria is my favorite.
I like Phil.
I like Cam!
phil is my favorite!
Phil
I like Cam (and Mitchell, and Lily and…)
I like Phil
I like Gloria’s character.
Gloria’s my favorite!
Phil is my fave!
I like Phil.
Alex
Phil Dunphy!
Phil
Gloria
Thank you for the chance to win!
Phil is definitely my favorite character!
Claire is my favorite
Lily will rule the world one day.
My favorite is Gloria
PHIL!
Phil or Alex 🙂
Gloria is my favorite character
My favorite is Gloria!
I love Phil!
cam is my favorite
I like Manny!
gloria is our fav
My favorite has always been Cam.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
I like Manny.
Jay is my favorite!
Cam is my favorite. He is so funny.
My favorite is Phil.
Phil
I love Cam.
I like Phil.
I love Cam!
Phil
My favorite character is Gloria.
I love Phil!
I like Gloria
I’m on Team Phil — Cam is a close second.
Phil would have ot be my favorite
I have never seen this show to be honest but it sounds good
Lily
I have never watched it so I don’t have a favorite character!
Phil is so funny!
Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy!
favorite is Phil.
tied between Manny and Alex
My favorite is Manny.
My favorite is Phil.
mine is definitely Claire! She has just a touch of neurotic humor!
I really like Gloria.
Cam is my favorite character!
Phil!
I love Lilly 🙂
Phil is the best!!
My favorite character is Gloria.