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Raising Confident Kids

Helpful Tips on raising independent children while keeping our sanity intact.

Chores for Kids by Age: A Guide to Teaching Responsibility
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Chores for Kids by Age: A Guide to Teaching Responsibility

How to Raise an Independent Child
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How to Raise an Independent Child

Worldschooling 101: How to Give Your Child a Global Education
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Worldschooling 101: How to Give Your Child a Global Education

Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Why Social and Emotional Intelligence Matter More Than Ever
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Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Why Social and Emotional Intelligence Matter More Than Ever

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When to introduce your child to a smartphone or tablet?

Looking for tips on teaching reading at home? This blog post offers a gentle phonics-based approach that makes learning to read enjoyable for young children while building strong foundational skills.
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How to Teach Reading for Kindergarten at Home: A Gentle, Phonics-Based Approach

Screen Conscious Parenting: How Mindful Tech Use Shapes Our Family Life
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Screen Conscious Parenting: How Mindful Tech Use Shapes Our Family Life

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Is Homework Bad for Kids in Elementary School?

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How to Play with Your 3 Month Old

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6 Playroom Shelving Ideas to Maximize Your Storage Space

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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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thealannagallo

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

Your 12-year-old is begging for a Labubu.Not bec Your 12-year-old is begging for a Labubu.Not because she really needs one.But because she’s already being told by friends, trends, and algorithms that "belonging" comes with a price tag.And maybe you feel torn. Because on one hand, you want her to fit in. On the other, you don’t want her worth tied to the latest collectible, sneaker, or viral toy.But deep down, you’re wondering: Why does childhood feel like a race to keep up? Why are kids measuring themselves against whatever’s trending? And why does it already feel like the culture is pulling them away faster than we can hold on?This isn’t really about Labubu. It’s about influence. It’s about how early it starts. And it’s about what we’re going to do about it.✨ Uninfluenceable is the book I wrote for parents who are done watching their kids disappear into comparison, consumerism, and digital noise.It’s not about saying no to every trend.It’s about raising grounded, self-aware kids who don’t need the latest thing to know who they are.💥 Join the waitlist today. Because raising kids who stand strong in a world that profits from their self-doubt? That’s the most radical thing we can do.Comment WAITLIST and I'll send you the link to join the list for the official launch 🚀#uninfluenceablebook #raisingconfidentkids #screenconsciousparenting #reclaimchildhood #deschooling #intentionalparenting #slowchildhood #rethinkingeducation #parentingwithpurpose
They’ll outgrow the Labubu craze. The Squishmall They’ll outgrow the Labubu craze. The Squishmallows. The skincare trends. The latest “must-have” toy.But here’s the harder question: Will they outgrow the screen addiction that’s fueling it all?Because it’s not really about the collectible. It’s about the endless stream of influence shaping how our kids think, buy, and even see themselves.And that doesn’t go away when the trend does.✨ That’s exactly why I created Uninfluenceable—to help parents raise kids who are grounded, critically thinking, and confident in who they are, even when the world (and the algorithm) gets loud.👇 Comment WAITLIST to join the launch list for the book.
If your child is crying about school, complaining If your child is crying about school, complaining of stomachaches, or already counting down the years until it’s over: that’s not just “nerves.” That’s a signal.And maybe it’s time to listen.School doesn’t work for every child. And the good news? It doesn’t have to be your only option.📘 Rethinking School is the $7 guide I wish I had when we made the leap.It will walk you through why the system is failing, what deschooling really looks like, and how to homeschool with confidence—even if you have no idea where to start.You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to ask: What does my child really need?👇 Comment DESCHOOL and I’ll send you the link.
She’s only 8.But she’s already hearing the m She’s only 8.But she’s already hearing the messages: ✖️“Leggings make you look fat.” ✖️“Don’t eat that, it’s too many calories.” ✖️“You’re not pretty enough without a filter.”She doesn’t even have a phone… …but it doesn’t matter.Because this is what happens when other kids bring TikTok to school. The culture seeps in. The comparison starts early. And our daughters begin to believe their worth lives in how they look. This isn’t a one-off comment. It’s a warning sign.A sign that childhood is being traded for performance. That confidence is being shaped by trends instead of truth.But here’s the thing: You don’t have to raise a child who disappears into the noise. ✨ You can raise an Uninfluenceable one.My debut book is your guide to helping your child build self-awareness, critical thinking, and real confidence in a world that constantly tries to sell them someone else’s identity.No, you can’t bubble wrap them. But you can raise them to know who they are… even before the world tells them who to be.👇 Comment WAITLIST and I’ll send you the link to be the first to know when Uninfluenceable launches.Let’s raise a generation that doesn’t need approval to feel worthy.#uninfluenceablebook #raisingconfidentkids #bodyimageawareness #screenconsciousparenting #slowchildhood #intentionalparenting #criticalthinking #consciousparenting #secularhomeschooling
“They judge me for homeschooling.” I hear it a “They judge me for homeschooling.” I hear it all the time. From family. From friends. From strangers in the grocery store.But little do they know… ✨ All four of my kids are ahead of their “grade level.” ✨ My kids spend hours outside every day. ✨ They actually like learning. ✨ We’ve built memories traveling that no classroom could replicate.The truth? Homeschooling isn’t about hiding from the world. It’s about creating a learning environment that works for your child, rather than forcing them to squeeze into a system that doesn’t fit (most kids).If you’ve been feeling the judgment, too… let this be your reminder that you don’t have to defend your choices. You just have to trust what’s best for your family.📘 Ready to rethink school for your child? Comment DESCHOOL and I’ll send you my guide to help you take the first steps with clarity and confidence.
I’ve heard this over and over from families I’ I’ve heard this over and over from families I’ve worked with: parents who spent years trying to make school work:✏️ Switching classrooms 📚 Trying IEPs 🚌 Moving districts 📆 Counting down to weekends and breaks like lifelinesUntil one day, they realized: It wasn’t them. It wasn’t their child. It was the system.And once they left? The relief came first. Then the reconnection. Then the learning that actually felt like learning. If you’re sitting in that August limbo... debating one more school year you already know won’t feel right: let this be your sign.📘 Rethinking School is the $7 e-book that walks you through exactly how to begin:✔️ What deschooling is and why it matters ✔️ How to build a learning life that feels good (and works) ✔️ And how to step off the traditional path... without fear you’re messing it all up👇 Comment DESCHOOL and I’ll send you the guide.You’re not too late. You’re right on time. And you’re not alone.
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