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The Slow Parenting Revolution: Why Less is More in Childhood
Intentional Family Living | Parenting | Raising Confident Kids | Thrive

The Slow Parenting Revolution: Why Less is More in Childhood

Slow Summer: How to Say No to Over-Scheduling and Yes to a More Meaningful Season
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Slow Summer: How to Say No to Over-Scheduling and Yes to a More Meaningful Season

Teaching Kids Problem-Solving Skills
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Teaching Kids Problem-Solving Skills

The Summer Screen Reset: Why Your Child Needs a Minimal Screen Summer (and How to Make It Happen)
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The Summer Screen Reset: Why Your Child Needs a Minimal Screen Summer (and How to Make It Happen)

Chores for Kids by Age: A Guide to Teaching Responsibility
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Chores for Kids by Age: A Guide to Teaching Responsibility

How to Raise an Independent Child
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How to Raise an Independent Child

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 Age-Appropriate TV Shows for 9-12 Year Olds: A Parent’s Guide
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The Best Age-Appropriate TV Shows for 9-12 Year Olds: A Parent’s Guide

The Power of Mixed-Age Play: Why Our Kids Need It More Than Ever
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The Power of Mixed-Age Play: Why Our Kids Need It More Than Ever

A tender moment between a mother and her daughter, smiling and enjoying their time together indoors.
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Developmental Leaps in Kids: Why Understanding Them Makes Parenting Easier

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Together we’ll slow down, stop rushing our kids through life and raise lifelong learners who will become confident and independent adults. 

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thealannagallo

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

Independent play is a skill... and screens are rep Independent play is a skill... and screens are replacing it.Kids aren’t “bad at playing.” They’re just out of practice.When screens fill every quiet moment, kids never get the chance to work through boredom, frustration, or imagination on their own. And over time, that muscle weakens. Less independent play. More meltdowns. More “I’m bored” the second stimulation disappears.This isn’t about blaming screens or parents. It’s about recognizing that play doesn’t magically come back on its own. It has to be rebuilt, intentionally and gently.That’s exactly why we created Unplug & Play: a simple, step-by-step system that helps kids relearn how to play independently, regulate their nervous systems, and rely less on screens without chaos or guilt.If you want your child to actually play again... real, independent play......comment READY and I’ll send you the pre-sale link.This isn’t another long course. It’s a reset your whole home can feel.
This isn’t about being anti-gift or anti-tech. It’ This isn’t about being anti-gift or anti-tech. It’s about being honest about what our kids are missing.Most kids don’t struggle with independent play because they’re lazy or uncreative. They struggle because they’ve never had the space, skills, or nervous system regulation to actually do it.Screens fill every quiet moment. So boredom never gets the chance to turn into imagination. And play never gets the chance to become confidence.Downtime is a gift. So are open-ended tools. So is teaching kids how to play without constant stimulation.That’s exactly why we created Unplug & Play. It’s a simple, step-by-step system to reduce screen dependence and rebuild real play habits without meltdowns, guilt, or chaos.⭐ If you want your child to actually play again... 30–60 minutes of independent play a day without begging for screens... comment READY and I’ll send you the pre-sale link for Unplug & Play.No overwhelm. No long lectures. Just a reset that works.
Comment READY if you want to turn everything aroun Comment READY if you want to turn everything around for January.Screens don’t become the babysitter because parents are lazy. They become the babysitter when parents are exhausted, overwhelmed, and just trying to survive.December pushes everyone into overdrive. More stimulation. Fewer rhythms. Less regulation. And by January, the wheels fall off.That’s why January feels so hard. Not because your child is suddenly “more difficult,” but because their nervous system has been running on fumes.This isn’t about guilt or taking screens away cold turkey. It’s about rebuilding regulation, play skills, and calm in a way that actually works for real families.If you’re ready for a calmer home, fewer meltdowns, and a kid who can actually play again, comment READY. I’ll send you the pre-sale link for Unplug & Play: a simple, step-by-step reset that helps families feel better fast, without overwhelm.
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If you’re craving a calmer home with fewer screen- If you’re craving a calmer home with fewer screen-related tantrums... the kind of change most families see within two weeks: comment READY.I’ll send you the pre-sale link for Unplug & Play. It’s not another long course you’ll never finish.It’s a simple, step-by-step plan that actually fixes the root of the meltdowns.
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