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How Screen Time Undermines Independent Play—and Why It Matters for Your Child’s Development

Worldschooling 101: How to Give Your Child a Global Education
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Worldschooling 101: How to Give Your Child a Global Education

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Why Social and Emotional Intelligence Matter More Than Ever
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Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Why Social and Emotional Intelligence Matter More Than Ever

The Rise of Childhood Anxiety: Why Kids Are Struggling and How We Can Help
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The Rise of Childhood Anxiety: Why Kids Are Struggling and How We Can Help

The Best Summer Math Programs for Middle School Students
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The Best Summer Math Programs for Middle School Students

The EdTech Illusion: How Screens in Schools Are Harming Our Kids (And What Parents Can Do)
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The EdTech Illusion: How Screens in Schools Are Harming Our Kids (And What Parents Can Do)

Reggio Emilia, Montessori, or Waldorf: Which Educational Approach is Right for Your Child?
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Reggio Emilia, Montessori, or Waldorf: Which Educational Approach is Right for Your Child?

The Power of a Growth Mindset For Kids
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The Power of a Growth Mindset For Kids

Montessori Parenting: A Guide to Raising Confident, Independent, and Curious Kids
Child Development | Learn

Montessori Parenting: A Guide to Raising Confident, Independent, and Curious Kids

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When to introduce your child to a smartphone or tablet?

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thealannagallo

📖 Former teacher (M Ed.) turned secular homeschooler
🚫 Reducing screen time + rethinking school
🌱Raising confident, curious, real-world ready kids ↓

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The holidays can turn even the calmest kid into a The holidays can turn even the calmest kid into a walking meltdown. Too much stimulation. Too much sugar. Too many screens. Too many expectations.And when January hits, so many parents think, “What’s wrong with my kid?” But the truth is… nothing is wrong with them. Their nervous system is overloaded. Their play muscles are weak. And their brain has been running on quick hits instead of real rest.The good news? A fresh start actually works when you support their system instead of fighting it.If you’re heading into the New Year ready for fewer meltdowns, more peace, and a kid who can actually play again… you’re in the right place.Comment READY and I’ll send you the pre-sale link to Unplug & Play: the simple, step-by-step reset that helps kids regulate, reconnect, and finally function again. No overwhelm. No hours of videos. Just a plan that works.
Every January, parents set resolutions for themsel Every January, parents set resolutions for themselves. But this year? I’m watching more and more parents set resolutions for their kids’ childhoods.Less iPad time. More play. Less overstimulation. More calm, creativity, and connection.And honestly… it gives me so much hope. Because the default culture is loud, addictive, and exhausting — but parents opting out? That’s how things change.If you’re stepping into the New Year determined to rebuild healthier habits... not perfect ones, just healthier ones... you’re in exactly the right place. This is the movement. A calmer home. A more regulated kid. Play that actually comes back.If you're ready for a real plan that actually works (not another “parent better” lecture), comment READY and I’ll send you the pre-sale link for Unplug & Play.Change doesn’t start with screens. It starts with us.
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