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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

Why Boredom is GOOD for Your Child & How to Let it Happen
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Why Boredom is GOOD for Your Child & How to Let it Happen

How to get a toddler to play independently
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How to get a toddler to play independently

How to encourage/promote independent play in 5 Simple Steps
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How to encourage/promote independent play in 5 Simple Steps

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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Alanna Gallo

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📖 Former teacher with M Ed. → secular homeschooler
🌱 Reclaiming Childhood • Raising Confident Learners
Helping you prep kids for the real world 🌎 ↓

And PLEASE DO NOT FEEL GUILTY!!! Guilt helps no on And PLEASE DO NOT FEEL GUILTY!!! Guilt helps no one. Just know that screens are likely making your job as a parent harder. If you want to make a change comment RESET to get the link to my 5-Step Screen Reset mini-course.I guarantee that if you follow this program you’ll see drastic changes in your kids within a few weeks ❤️
The goal is for them to never lose sight of who th The goal is for them to never lose sight of who they are to begin with…Here are 5 ways you can support that👇🏻1️⃣ Encourage Curiosity: Foster a sense of wonder by encouraging your child to ask questions and explore the world around them. Provide opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery through play and experiences.2️⃣ Support Their Interests: Pay attention to your child’s interests and passions. Support them in pursuing activities, hobbies, or subjects they love, even if they might be different from what you expect or prefer.3️⃣ Create a Safe Environment: Establish an emotionally safe and supportive home environment where your child feels comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment.4️⃣ Allow for Mistakes: Let your child make mistakes and learn from them. Avoid being overly critical or controlling; instead, guide them through challenges and help them develop resilience.5️⃣ Encourage Self-Expression: Support your child’s creativity and self-expression through art, music, writing, or any other form of creative outlets.How old were you when you truly figured out who you were meant to be?
Comment LEARNING CHALLENGE and I’ll DM you a lin Comment LEARNING CHALLENGE and I’ll DM you a link to my FREE 7-day challenge that helps your child rediscover the joy of learning!
At one point, they were full of why’s and what i At one point, they were full of why’s and what if’s—touching everything, asking endless questions, and seeing magic in the smallest things.But now?Maybe they don’t seem as excited to learn. Maybe they say, “I don’t know,” or “I don’t care.” Maybe they’d rather check out than dive in.It’s not their fault.When learning starts feeling like a task instead of an adventure, curiosity starts to shrink.When there’s pressure for the “right” answer instead of space to explore, confidence fades.But here’s the good news: That spark isn’t gone—it just needs to be rekindled.💡 That’s exactly why I created the FREE 7-Day Learning Challenge—a simple way to reset the way your child learns, without pressure, screens, or forced lessons.In just one week, you’ll: 
✅ Discover easy ways to make learning feel fun again
✅ Help your child build curiosity and confidence
✅ See your child light up when they learn something new—on their terms✨ Ready to bring the magic back? Comment LEARNING CHALLENGE and I’ll DM you the link to sign up for my FREE 7 day email challenge.
Are your kids ready to unlock their full math pote Are your kids ready to unlock their full math potential?Synthesis is changing the game. It’s not just math; it’s problem-solving, critical thinking, and FUN all rolled into one. And it’s one of our absolute favorite ways for our kids to practice math concepts.Here’s why we love it: ✔️ Builds confidence for ALL math levels ✔️ Keeps kids engaged without flashy distractions ✔️ Encourages creativity and teamworkReady to change the way your kid feels about math? Comment SYNTHESIS and I’ll send you the link to get started with a free trial 🙌🏻
The online world is a constant stream of informati The online world is a constant stream of information—but how much of it is true?With misinformation at an all-time high, teaching media literacy is more important than ever.Unfortunately, most schools aren’t preparing kids to critically evaluate what they see online or discern credible sources from misleading ones. Many adults even struggle with this.But as parents, we have the power to bridge this gap and raise kids who can confidently navigate the digital world.Here are three ways to start:1️⃣ Practice Fact-Checking Together: Use real-world examples, like viral news stories, to teach your child how to verify information by checking multiple RELIABLE sources—which are harder to find these days. Just know that most stuff that goes viral is clickbait and not credible or reliable information.2️⃣ Teach Them to Question Content: Encourage critical thinking by asking questions like, *Who created this? Why did they share it? What is their goal?* This helps kids recognize bias and spot misinformation.3️⃣ Model Credible Media Habits: Show your kids how you evaluate sources, avoid clickbait, and pause before sharing unverified information. They learn by watching you (always).Let’s empower our kids to approach media with curiosity, skepticism, and confidence—skills that will serve them for life.
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