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Big Kids Need Play Too: Why Screens Are Replacing Play and What We Can Do About It
Learn | Child Development

Big Kids Need Play Too: Why Screens Are Replacing Play and What We Can Do About It

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

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 Boredom is GOOD for Your Child & How to Let it Happen
Learn | Child Development

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

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

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

How to Organize Your Playroom: Tips to Defeat Clutter
Infants (0-12 Months) | Play | Pre-School (3-4 Years Old)

How to Organize Your Playroom: Tips to Defeat Clutter

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Understanding the Importance of Play in Child Development: A Wake-Up Call for Parents

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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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đź“– Former teacher (M Ed.) turned secular homeschooler
đźš« Reducing screen time + rethinking school
🌱Raising confident, curious, real-world ready kids ↓

Before algorithms raised our kids… they begged f Before algorithms raised our kids… they begged for five more minutes outside.Now? Too many are begging for five more minutes on YouTube.It’s not that kids have changed: it’s the world around them. And if we don’t protect space for real play, exploration, and connection, the default will always be screens.✨ That’s why I wrote Uninfluenceable 📚... to help parents raise kids who are grounded in who they are, not what the algorithm tells them to be.💥 Comment WAITLIST and I’ll send you the link to join. When you do, you’ll also get my 5-Step Screen Reset Course (a $27 value) for free when the book launches.
Unfortunately, I can’t hand over the iPad to mak Unfortunately, I can’t hand over the iPad to make dinner easier because I’m allergic to convenience parenting.When I was a teacher, I saw what convenience cost us.Kids who couldn’t focus for more than a few minutes. Who didn’t know how to be bored.Who reached for their phones the second things got hard.So now, as a mom, I do things differently.It’s not because it’s easy, it’s because I’ve seen what happens when we don’t.I know how tempting it is to pass the tablet just to make it through the witching hour.But what our kids need most isn’t distraction. It’s regulation, connection, and space to learn how to exist without constant input.That’s what I talk about in my book Uninfluenceable. How to raise kids who can think for themselves in a world that doesn’t want them to.It’s not about perfection. It’s about being intentional—one choice at a time.💬 Comment WAITLIST and I’ll send you the link to join before the book launches on Wednesday October 22.
Your daughter is 5: and she’s more fluent in Tik Your daughter is 5: and she’s more fluent in TikTok sounds than nursery rhymes.That’s not just “the way things are.” It’s a red flag.Because when kids grow up knowing influencers’ catchphrases better than their own family’s traditions… we lose something deeper than just childhood songs. We lose connection. We lose imagination. We lose the chance for kids to build their own voice before the internet gives them one.✨ That’s why I wrote Uninfluenceable. It’s not about banning screens. It’s about raising kids who stay grounded, confident, and curious—even in a world that profits from their attention.💥 Join the waitlist today and when the book launches, you’ll also get my 5-Step Screen Reset Course (a $27 value) FREE.Comment WAITLIST and I'll send you the link to grab your spot.
Before algorithms raised our kids… childhood loo Before algorithms raised our kids… childhood looked different. Messy. Creative. Free.Now? Too often it’s filtered, rushed, and measured in likes.But here’s the truth: We don’t have to accept a version of childhood that’s outsourced to screens and systems. We can reclaim it.✨ That’s why I wrote Uninfluenceable: a guide for raising grounded, confident, critically-thinking kids in a world that profits from distraction.💥 Join the WAITLIST today, and when the book launches you’ll also get my 5-Step Screen Reset Course (a $27 value) completely free.Because childhood deserves more than algorithms.
It’s wild to think about… Before algorithms ra It’s wild to think about… Before algorithms raised our kids, connection wasn’t something you had to log in for. It happened on sidewalks, in backyards, walking side by side with a friend.Now? Our kids are told that connection comes from streaks, likes, and status updates. But that’s not real belonging.And that’s why I wrote Uninfluenceable: a book for parents who are done outsourcing childhood to screens, trends, and systems that don’t see our kids for who they really are.✨ Get on the waitlist today, and when the book launches you’ll also get my 5-Step Screen Reset Course (a $27 value) completely free.💥 Comment WAITLIST and I’ll send you the link.
Before algorithms raised our kids… friendships w Before algorithms raised our kids… friendships were built in the backyard, not online.Most kids today can tap, scroll, and swipe: but few know how to resolve a conflict, make a friend, or navigate social life without a screen. Real connection isn’t downloaded; it’s practiced, day by day, in the messy, unpredictable spaces of childhood.✨ Want more guidance on raising independent, confident kids in a world ruled by screens? Comment WAITLIST to join the waitlist for my book Uninfluenceable: and get my 5-Step Screen Reset Course (a $27 value) free when it launches!
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