Mom of Illinois Preteen opens up about the value of pageantry in STL Today's Parenting Section

The reigning Illinois Preteen queen, Emily Lymberopoulos( featured left at home, with her mom), is enjoying her new title...and her mom, Dawn has a few words to say about it, herself.

In an up-close interview with St. Louis Today's Parenting section, Dawn Lymberopoulos sat down and discussed her feelings on pageantry for young women.

Like most parents, Dawn was apprehensive at first when Emily expressed interest in pageants- but seeing it as a way for her daughter to grow in a positive way, she took the initiative of finding out more about National American Miss, eventually deciding to enter her daughter. Emily didn't win he first year competing, but the Lymberopoulos' found their experience so positive, Emily entered again and won!!!

However, be sure to read more about Dawn's feeling towards NAM, advice to her daughter, the competition and more by visiting STL TODAY. It's a great way to hear first hand about the true benefits of pageantry, and why National American Miss is the best!