In today’s episode, we are joined by Alanna Gallo, a former educator who sold all her stuff and travels with her 4 kids!3:30 - What did play look like when your children had a home base, compared to when you left to travel?8:00 - If you come back to living in one home would you re-create it the same way?10:23 - What is an open-ended toy? What are the most beneficial toys for independent play? What is a close-ended toy?16:08 - What is a truly educational toy?20:35 - Alanna and Cindy share what they think about the current schooling system30:13 - Why did Alanna start her business? Let’s normalize learning from our mistakes and changing our parenting approach.36:23 - How can parents keep their children occupied while they do daily tasks?43:11 - If you have to take time for yourself, and you feel guilty, try this!Follow Alanna @playlearnthrive on Instagram, Twitter and TikTokFor more information visit her website https://playlearnthrive.com/Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Let me know if you rate the podcast and I will send you a FREE Emotions Moutain PDF to help your child regulate their emotions. Email me at info@curiousneuron.comTry my Wondergrade app for free to teach your child healthy emotional coping skills: https://wondergrade.onelink.me/4kBE/curiousneuronThank you to our supporter the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro. The Neuro is the first health sciences institution in the world to commit to Open Science, an approach to research that ensures scientific knowledge is shared widely and transparently. Join our community: Instagram: @curious_neuron Website: www.curiousneuron.com Podcast website: www.curiousneuron.com/curiousneuronpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAMkWjtcMFVrOmFPtyLk1owAmazon Music: www.amazon.com/curiousneuron