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A Hands-On Guide: Fine Motor Skill Activities for Preschoolers

A Hands-On Guide: Fine Motor Skill Activities for Preschoolers

What is Child-Led Learning? (Explained + Examples)

Child Development | Learn | Parenting Resources

What is Child-Led Learning? (Explained + Examples)

Mud play for kids: Yes, it’s worth the mess.

Child Development | Play

Mud play for kids: Yes, it’s worth the mess.

8 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids

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8 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids

23 Best Art Supplies for Kids

Play | Open-Ended Toy Guides

23 Best Art Supplies for Kids

Purposeful Play: How to Encourage Children to Play Purposefully

Purposeful Play: How to Encourage Children to Play Purposefully

12 Fun Indoor Water Play Activities for Kids

12 Fun Indoor Water Play Activities for Kids

What Is Cognitive Development? (Explained!)

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What Is Cognitive Development? (Explained!)

Nature Activities Your Children Will Love

Nature Activities Your Children Will Love

What are the ages and stages of child development? (Bonus chart!)

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What are the ages and stages of child development? (Bonus chart!)

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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.

thealannagallo

✨ Screen conscious parenting
✨ Let’s prioritize play + exploration
✨ Mom x 4, former teacher with M.Ed
✨ Resources for you ⤵️

No shame or judgement. But it is possible to make

No shame or judgement. But it is possible to make a change and I can help. Comment RESET if you want a calmer, happier home and a more balanced screen-time approach 🙌🏻

And I say this with as much love as possible becau

And I say this with as much love as possible because it breaks my heart when parents come back saying they wish they would have made different screen time choices.I have worked with 1000s of teens for over a decade as a high school teacher. I’ve spoken to hundreds of parents battling unhealthy screen habits for their kids of all ages.As a teacher I had kids come to me begging me to tell their parents to take their phones away.I saw lunch rooms full of kids sitting there staring at their phones, not able to have a conversation with the person next to them.I had them storm the front of the classroom, shoving each other to be the first to grab their phones at the end of class.I’ve seen them legit walk into walls because they can’t put their phones down while walking through the halls.If your toddler is throwing tantrums about screen time just think about what they will be doing as teens…the habits you set now are what carry through their childhood, into their teen years and beyond.You have the responsibility to set healthy boundaries (not all screen time is created equal) and understand how screens impact YOUR kid (all kids are different).Comment RESET if you want a link to my 5-Step Screen Reset Mini-Course. No shame or judgement. Just helping you set and maintain HEALTHY screen time boundaries 👏🏻

If you’re looking to build healthy screen time h

If you’re looking to build healthy screen time habits comment RESET and I’ll DM you a link to my 5-Step Screen Reset Mini-Course. It’s useful regardless of where you are on your screen conscious journey 👏🏻

If you’re looking to help jumpstart the independ

If you’re looking to help jumpstart the independent play comment SFA and I’ll send you a link to learn more about my 50 Screen Free Play Activities guide 🙌🏻Keep in mind that boredom is an opportunity for growth! Here are 3 reasons why boredom is essential for your kids:1️⃣ Boosts Creativity: When kids are bored, they tap into their imagination and come up with new ways to entertain themselves, fostering creativity and innovation.
2️⃣ Builds Independence: Boredom teaches children how to rely on themselves to solve problems and find joy in simple moments, promoting self-sufficiency.
3️⃣ Encourages Problem-Solving: With nothing to do, kids are challenged to think critically and find solutions to fill their time—skills that carry into all areas of life.And yes there will be mess but it will be worth it when your kids can entertain themselves for hours 🙌🏻

If you’re struggling with play ideas comment SFA

If you’re struggling with play ideas comment SFA and I’ll DM you a link to my 50 Screen-Free Play Activities guide that will help break the cycle of boredom.

Why do we feel like we have to entertain our kids

Why do we feel like we have to entertain our kids 24/7? 🤔Let’s challenge that mindset! It’s not our job to fill every moment with adult-led activities.Kids thrive when they have the freedom to just play—no schedules, no fancy toys, no constant engagement.Independent play builds creativity, problem-solving, and resilience.Let’s stop thinking we need to keep them busy and give them the space to explore and use their imagination.Ready to make playtime simpler?👇🏻Comment SFA and I’ll send you a link to check out my 50 Screen-Free Play Activities Guide—easy, no-prep prompts that keep kids engaged while you get a breather! 🙌#LetThemPlay #IndependentPlay #ScreenFreeKids #SimpleParenting #UnpluggedChildhood

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