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Helping families and organizations raise confident, curious, and Uninfluenceable kids

Whether you’re a parent ready to reset your family’s relationship with screens or a school, brand, or organization committed to rethinking childhood, there’s a way for us to work together.

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For Parents & Families

Raising kids in today’s digital world can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to.
I help parents create screen-conscious homes, rebuild connection, and nurture real-world confidence through intentional, research-backed strategies that actually work in everyday life.

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1:1 Coaching

Personalized guidance to help your family reduce screen dependence, rebuild rhythms, and bring calm and connection back to your home.

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5-step screen reset course

Step-by-step frameworks to help you reset your family’s screen habits and reconnect through play and purpose.

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50 screen-free activities guide

Screens feel like the only option when play feels impossible. But the problem isn’t your child—it’s the lack of support.

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For Schools, Brands, & Media

I collaborate with mission-aligned organizations to help reimagine what childhood and education can look like in a fast-paced, tech-driven world.

Speaking Engagements & Panels

Keynotes and workshops on topics like screen-conscious parenting, modern education, and raising confident, Uninfluenceable kids.

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Educational Consulting

Helping schools and programs implement curiosity-driven, developmentally aligned learning environments that support real growth beyond the screen.

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Brand Partnerships & Media Collaborations

Partnering with conscious brands and media outlets that share a vision for healthier, more intentional family life.

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  • We can’t wait to work with Play. Learn. Thrive again! 

    Play. Learn. Thrive. did an amazing workshop for the Parents ERG of Vox Media. After being stuck in our houses, trying to work, live, and play, we were all feeling a bit burnt out and looking for inspiration. Alanna’s workshop helped us think about our spaces in new ways, how to add more function to our space, and what we could add that could enhance solo play (that amazing solo play!!!). Alanna was so warm and welcoming with our ERG questions and even was proactive by providing us tips & resources as takeaways.

    Heather Savatta
    VoxMedia, ERG Lead

  • I value the balance of supporting children’s development with a need to get work done! 

    Alanna Gallo’s Play.Learn.Thrive workshop offered thoughtful and effective ideas for parents to encourage independent play.  We at MomUp were thrilled to offer her strategies to our network of working mothers.  I only wish we had known about it sooner and could have shared it with our community during the days of quarantine.  Alanna’s methods not only foster growth and learning for kids but also allow parents space to work without the guilt of not entertaining children.
    Michelle Keefe
    MomUp

  •  She gave advice that I hope to take with me for my daughter’s whole childhood.

    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 is the absolute expert in helping parents create spaces to promote learning through play. She did an awesome job at consulting me on how to improve my daughter’s room to help foster the space for her imagination to run wild. First, we worked on decluttering, and then she helped me organize toys and materials by themes, presented in a way that was accessible and easy for my 5-year-old to use without me needing to supervise her. Lastly, Alanna recommended creating a fun reading nook and dress up area.
    Julia DennisoN
    Former Editor, Parents.com

Frequently Asked Questions

For Schools, Brands & Media

I speak on raising confident, screen-conscious kids in a world shaped by social media and technology. My talks and workshops cover topics like digital wellness, child development, modern education reform, and how to create learning environments that prioritize curiosity, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Yes. I work with schools and educational programs to design sessions that meet their community’s specific needs—from staff training on screen-conscious classrooms to parent education nights focused on digital balance, play, and social-emotional growth.

I collaborate with brands that align with my mission of fostering mindful, intentional childhoods. This includes educational tools, nature-based play products, family travel, and wellness-focused companies. All partnerships are values-driven and centered around authenticity and impact.

Absolutely. I frequently contribute to podcasts, articles, and TV segments discussing parenting, education, and the impact of technology on child development. Media inquiries can be submitted through the contact form or sent directly to admin@playlearnthrive.com

Please e-mail admin@playlearnthrive.com to share details about your event, collaboration idea, or media opportunity. My team will follow up within a few business days with next steps, rates, and relevant materials.