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Unplugged Parenting: What to Give Kids Instead of a Screen
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Unplugged Parenting: What to Give Kids Instead of a Screen

Let’s start with the truth: Screens are a part of modern parenting.

And if you’ve ever handed your kid a tablet just to get a moment of peace, you’re not alone—and you’re not wrong.

But what happens when screens aren’t the exception… they’re the default?

In our newest Unreachable podcast episode, we explore what our kids—and we—might be missing when a screen is always there. And more importantly: what to give them instead.

Today, we talk about the power of presence over perfection, how boredom builds better brains, and how to create small, sacred “Unreachable Windows” that don’t just reduce screen time… they restore connection.

(And be sure to listen to the end as Alex leads you through a very special family breathwork protocol to do together!)

What we cover in Unplugged Parenting:

  • Why removing tech isn’t punishment—it’s making space for magic

  • What kids actually need (and it’s not constant entertainment)

  • Screen-free swaps that are messy, meaningful, and totally doable

  • What we’ve tried with our own daughter—and what really worked

  • How your nervous system (and theirs) changes without constant input

BONUS for May Subscribers
Become a $10/month subscriber and receive 5 beautiful, practical tools to help your family shift from screen-fed to self-fed—without guilt, overwhelm, or Pinterest pressure.

This month’s downloads include:

  1. Tech-Free Toolkit for Kids – A printable guide full of creative swaps

  2. Tech, Then Trade Chart for Teens – Real-world resets to balance screen time

  3. Unreachable Windows Tracker – Plan small tech-free rituals together

  4. 7-Day Subtraction Reset Challenge – One simple shift per day

  5. 1-Minute Nervous System Reset Rituals – Instant calm for busy days

👉 Subscribe now to unlock your May bonuses
Your future self—and your family—will thank you.

With less noise and more presence,
Rea + Alex

P.S. We’d love to know: What’s your favorite screen-free practice? Hit reply or leave a comment.

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