Do you struggle with needing to entertain your child? Listen in to learn why you really don’t need to. Alanna has been traveling the world with her four children and we were finally able to catch up. Her philosophy at Play Learn Thrive of slowing down and simplifying your home is music to my ears. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts.   What We Talked About: How and why Alanna chooses to travel internationally with her four children The parent mindset shifts needed to let go of parental burnout How the baby industry has you believing you “need’ things you really don’t The importance of involving our children in everyday tasks Feeling the need to constantly entertain your child is doing them a disservice Things to Remember “Parenting is about building a relationship.”  “Children learn best from natural experiences.” “Children are born wanting to help.” “If we want to be happier as parents and as moms, the key is for us to focus on slowing down and enjoying all of it.” “When you’re striving for perfection, you’re always going to feel defeated, you’re always going to feel like a failure.”  - Alanna Gallo “When you travel with your children, you are giving them something that can never be taken away… Experience, Exposure, and a way of life.” - Pamela T. Chandler “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” - Dr. Maria Montessori “We must take the child into the world and there he can take in all the impressions he needs.” - Dr. Maria Montessori   Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor