I help screen-conscious parents prioritize play and real-life learning.

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Hi! I'm Alanna, the founder of Play. Learn. Thrive.™

I'm a former teacher and mom of four. I have a master's in education, over a decade of experience in the classroom, and a passion for helping parents.

Play. Learn. Thrive.™ was founded to help families prioritize play, exploration, and learning through real-life experiences.

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My six-pillar approach to parenting fosters the natural progression of child development. It will make you a more confident parent and equip you with the tools to raise socially and emotionally intelligent kids who thrive.

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You need this FREE 50 Screen-Free Activities list like yesterday…

Are you looking for ways to cut back on screen time? This list of 50 SUPER SIMPLE activities will get your kiddos off screens and playing for hours! #winning

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Alanna has given me the confidence back.

Alanna's core values of open-ended play and less is more really resonate with me. They are values I share and want to pass on to our twins, but through social media and comments from other parents, I had started to doubt and lost confidence. Alanna has given me the confidence back. I finally feel happy with our play space and happy again with my values and material choices.
Christine
Mom

Alanna is the absolute expert in helping parents create spaces to promote learning through play.

There’s so much research out there to support the benefits of letting kids play, but they need the space to let them freely use their imagination. Alanna gave me so many great pieces of advice I hope to take with me for my daughter’s childhood.
Julia
Mom

A Low-Prep Activities Membership for Screen Conscious Parents

The Unplugged Membership

The Unplugged Membership is your key to shifting from feelings of overwhelm and the pressure of constantly entertaining your child to a sense of confidence. You’ll be reassured that your child is learning essential life skills through simple day-to-day activities. 

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