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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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Former teacher (M.Ed.) helping parents
🚫 End screen battles + rebuild play habits
🌱 Raise calm, confident, screen-resilient kids
✨ Unplug & Play ↓

The space between Christmas and New Year always br The space between Christmas and New Year always brings clarity. What worked. What didn’t. And what we can’t keep carrying into another year.If screens became the default because you were tired, overwhelmed, or just trying to get through the day… you’re not failing. You’re human.But January doesn’t have to feel like damage control.This year, we’re choosing fewer meltdowns, more independent play, and homes that feel calmer again: not by willpower, but by changing the system.That’s exactly why I created Unplug & Play. It’s a simple, doable reset that helps kids regulate and play again... without banning screens or adding more to your plate.If you’re ready to start the year differently, 👇 Comment READY and I’ll send you all the info you need to join us!
Let’s talk about the cycle no one wants to admit t Let’s talk about the cycle no one wants to admit they’re stuck in.You’re tired. You’ve been working, caregiving, holding it all together. So you hand over the screen… just to get through the moment.And then the meltdowns get bigger. Play gets harder. Regulation gets worse. January feels heavier than it should.This isn’t because you’re failing. It’s because screens quietly become a coping tool: for everyone in the house.But the good news is this: Once you stop using screens as the solution, kids relearn how to regulate, play, and settle themselves again. And parents finally get relief that actually lasts.That’s exactly why I created Unplug & Play. Not to shame tired parents... but to break the cycle and rebuild play, calm, and connection in a way that works in real life.👇 If you’re ready for fewer meltdowns, more independent play, and a calmer start to the new year, comment READY and I’ll send you the pre-sale link.You don’t need more willpower. You need a better system.
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Parents DM me every day saying, “I feel like I los Parents DM me every day saying, “I feel like I lost my kid.”You didn’t lose them. They’re still there.They’re just overstimulated.Too much input. Too little downtime. Nervous systems stuck in overdrive from screens, schedules, and constant stimulation.When kids are overwhelmed like this, it shows up as meltdowns, withdrawal, irritability, and a total loss of independent play. Not because you’re doing something wrong: but because their system needs a reset.That’s exactly why we created Unplug & Play. Not to shame screens or demand perfection, but to help kids regulate again, rebuild play skills, and bring calm back into your home.⭐ If you’re craving fewer meltdowns, calmer days, and a kid who feels like themselves again, comment READY.I’ll send you the pre-sale link for Unplug & Play... a simple, step-by-step reset that actually works.
What if the best thing you gave your kids this Chr What if the best thing you gave your kids this Christmas wasn’t another toy or screen… but a calmer January?Fewer meltdowns. More independent play. Nights that don’t end in power struggles and overstimulation.Most families don’t realize how much the holidays quietly ramp up dysregulation. More screens. Less rhythm. Fewer chances for kids to practice play, boredom, and self-regulation.And then January hits… and everyone’s exhausted.That’s exactly why we created Unplug & Play. Not a big course. Not another thing for parents to manage. A simple reset that helps kids relearn how to play, regulate, and function again: without constant screen dependence.If you want January to feel calmer than December, 👇 comment READY and I’ll send you the pre-sale link for Unplug & Play.This is the gift that actually lasts past the holidays.
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