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

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

Together we’ll slow down, stop rushing our kids through life and raise lifelong learners who will become confident and independent adults.

thealannagallo

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

One thing people often say to me is, “Your kids

One thing people often say to me is,
“Your kids are so confident and independent—what’s your secret?”
The truth?
There’s no secret.
We just stopped trying to make everything so easy for them.Because you can’t raise resilient kids by keeping them perfectly comfortable.
And you definitely can’t do it with a screen doing all the entertaining.Here’s what we focus on instead:
🧠 Letting them get bored—and figure it out
🌿 Prioritizing outdoor play over programmed or Pinterest perfect activities
😬 Not rushing in to fix every frustration, instead encouraging them to come up with a solution
🧗 Allowing risk—yes, even if it makes us nervous
🪵 Encouraging self-direction through real-world challengesResilience is built, not taught.
It takes time. Trust. And letting go of the idea that smooth = success.✨ Want simple steps to create a screen-conscious, resilience-building home?Comment KIT and I’ll send you the FREE Screen-Free Starter Kit—SUPER SIMPLE changes that make a real impact and will get you on the path towards more resilient kids👇 What’s something your child has done lately that made you stop and think: Wow, they handled that. Let’s celebrate those wins.

I used to think I could pour confidence into my ki

I used to think I could pour confidence into my kids with praise.
“You’re so smart!”
“You’re so good at that!”
And while encouragement matters, I quickly realized that real confidence doesn’t come from compliments.It comes from experience.
From being given the chance to try—and sometimes fail.
To lead. To solve. To create.
That’s where identity is built. That’s where self-trust is born.✨ Follow me if you're committed to raising confident kids who know who they really are—and don’t need the world to tell them.👇 What’s one experience that helped you build confidence as a child—or one you’ve seen build it in your own kid?

Comment SFA and get the link to our 50 Screen Free

Comment SFA and get the link to our 50 Screen Free Activities Guide 💬

One of the best shifts we’ve made as a family? W

One of the best shifts we’ve made as a family?
We stopped fearing boredom—and started welcoming it.It didn’t happen overnight.
There were plenty of “I’m bored!” whines at first.But we didn’t reach for a screen.
We let the discomfort sit. We paused. We waited.
And then… something amazing started happening.They got creative.
They built obstacle courses. Invented stories. Played for hours with random kitchen tools.
No apps. No programs. No structured Pinterest activities.
Just unstructured time—and their imaginations.Now, boredom in our home is expected. Even protected.Because we’ve seen firsthand:
🧠 It strengthens focus.
🎨 It fuels creativity.
💪 It builds resilience.
And it’s one of the simplest ways to raise screen-resilient, self-driven kids.✨ If you’re ready to stop overfilling every moment—and start giving your kids more of what they actually need—comment KIT and I’ll send you our FREE Screen-Free Starter Kit.It’s a simple, doable quick start guide to create calmer, more connected days—without screens doing all the heavy lifting.👇 What’s the wildest or most creative thing your child has done when they were “bored”? Let’s celebrate it here.

They’re learning more from the world than they e

They’re learning more from the world than they ever could from a worksheet. 🌍When your child helps shop for groceries, navigates new places, or chats with people from different cultures—they’re gaining life skills, emotional intelligence, and confidence that no classroom can replicate.This is the heart of worldschooling:
✔️ Real-world experiences as the curriculum
✔️ Play and exploration as daily practice
✔️ Curiosity as the compassWhether you’re full-time worldschoolers or just craving a more expansive, connected way of learning, we’re here to show you how it can work for your family.🌐 Comment WS101 to learn more about worldschooling from a family who’s living it.#worldschooling #reallearning #intentionaleducation #screenfreekids #playlearnthrive #curiouskids #homeschoolideas #lifeschooling

Screens are everywhere—but so are opportunities

Screens are everywhere—but so are opportunities to be intentional.It’s not about perfection. It’s about pausing long enough to ask: Is this helping my child become who they’re meant to be?Comment RESET and we’ll send you our 5-Step Screen Reset Mini Course—gentle, doable steps to help you create a more connected, present home. 🌿#worldschooling #worldschool #homeschoolideas #playlearnthrive #screenfreekids #screenfreeparenting #parentingsupport #learningkids #kidsdevelopment

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