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Slow Summer: How to Say No to Over-Scheduling and Yes to a More Meaningful Season
Intentional Family Living | Parenting | Play | Thrive

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

Summer Bucket List for Families Who Want More Connection & Less Distraction
Elementary (5-11 Years Old) | Infants (0-12 Months) | Intentional Family Living | Play | Pre-School (3-4 Years Old) | Thrive | Toddler (13-24 Months)

Summer Bucket List for Families Who Want More Connection & Less Distraction

Learning Through Play: How Play Fuels Child Development and Lifelong Learning
Play | Alternative Education

Learning Through Play: How Play Fuels Child Development and Lifelong Learning

A young child playing an educational game on a smartphone indoors, focused on learning.
Elementary (5-11 Years Old) | Infants (0-12 Months) | Play | Pre-School (3-4 Years Old) | Toddler (13-24 Months)

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

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

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

Playroom Ideas for Small Rooms: Smart Solutions for Fun and Functionality
Elementary (5-11 Years Old) | Infants (0-12 Months) | Play | Pre-School (3-4 Years Old) | Toddler (13-24 Months)

Playroom Ideas for Small Rooms: Smart Solutions for Fun and Functionality

Dive into the benefits of risky play and learn why letting your child take calculated risks can be a transformative experience for their growth and development.
Play | Child Development | Learn

Risky Play: Why It’s Essential for Your Child’s Growth and Development

Dive into the world of nature with "25 Easy and Fun Spring Nature Activities for Kids". Explore the benefits of outdoor play and watch your child's curiosity and creativity flourish.
Play | Learn

25 Easy and Fun Spring Nature Activities for Kids

Here are some engaging, screen-free rainy day activities to keep your kids entertained and thriving when it's too rainy to play outside.
Elementary (5-11 Years Old) | Infants (0-12 Months) | Play | Pre-School (3-4 Years Old) | Toddler (13-24 Months)

26 Screen-Free Rainy Day Activities for Spring

Why Slow TV Shows Are a Gift for Kids in a Fast-Paced World
Elementary (5-11 Years Old) | Infants (0-12 Months) | Play | Pre-School (3-4 Years Old) | Toddler (13-24 Months)

Why Slow TV Shows Are a Gift for Kids in a Fast-Paced World

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thealannagallo

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

Remember when we used to be bored as kids? Like, * Remember when we used to be bored as kids? Like, *actually* bored. Staring at the ceiling. Making up games. Turning sticks into magic wands and backyards into whole worlds.That boredom wasn’t a flaw... it was the spark. ⚡️ It forced us to think, imagine, create, become.Now so many kids never even reach that moment. Screens rush in before creativity has a chance to breathe. And we wonder why they feel less curious… less confident… less them.Boredom isn’t the enemy. It’s the birthplace of self-trust.That’s exactly why I wrote Uninfluenceable: to help parents give their kids space to grow into who they are, not who a screen tells them to be.Comment GETIT and I’ll send you the link to grab your very own copy of Uninfluenceable
The other day I watched a group of kids at the par The other day I watched a group of kids at the park. They ran, climbed, laughed… until one pulled out a phone. And just like that... the play stopped.It wasn’t intentional. It’s just become the default mode.And that’s the problem. Kids aren’t choosing screens over connection… the world is teaching them to.That’s why I wrote Uninfluenceable: to help parents build a different default. One where curiosity, focus, and self-trust still have room to grow.💥 Comment GETIT and I’ll send you the link to grab your copy
I spent years trying to shrink myself to fit in: t I spent years trying to shrink myself to fit in: to be liked, accepted, approved of.And now I see kids growing up in a world that pressures them to do the same thing… just through screens and algorithms instead of yearbooks and cliques.But it doesn’t have to be that way. We can raise kids who already know who they are: before the world tells them who to be.That’s why I wrote Uninfluenceable. It’s the guide I wish I had sooner... the one that helps you raise kids who are confident, curious, and grounded in themselves… not what the culture says they should be.💥 Comment GETIT and I’ll send you the link to grab your copy.
All I want for Christmas is to raise kids the algo All I want for Christmas is to raise kids the algorithm can’t rewrite.Because the world is loud. It’s constantly telling our kids who to be, what to want, and how to fit in. And most days, it feels like we’re swimming against the current just to protect what’s real — their curiosity, their confidence, their childhood.But it’s worth it. Every boundary, every reset, every moment they choose connection over consumption… it matters.That’s why I wrote the book Uninfluenceable... for parents who are ready to raise kids grounded in who they are, not what the culture tells them to be.💥 Comment GETIT and I’ll send you the link to grab your copy.
Culture’s teaching our kids to chase trends, fol Culture’s teaching our kids to chase trends, followers, and validation on loop. So I’m teaching mine something different.That they don’t need to be seen to have value. That their focus is their freedom. That knowing who they are matters more than keeping up.Because the truth is... if we don’t teach it at home, the internet will.✨ My book Uninfluenceable is for parents who are done watching their kids get shaped by algorithms and pressure to perform.Comment GET IT if you're that parent... I'll get a copy in your hands ASAP
Serums over play dates... it's horrifying 😱B Serums over play dates... it's horrifying 😱Because somewhere along the line, childhood stopped being about imagination... and started being about influence.Because somewhere along the line, childhood stopped being about imagination: and started being about influence.✨ My book Uninfluenceable is for parents ready to raise kids who can think, question, and stay grounded in who they are.Comment GET IT so that I can send you a copy!
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