Unplug Without the Battle
Help your child start reducing screen/phone dependence in as little as 10 minutes a day… even if they melt down when the device goes away
Special Bonuses: A4 Emotions Journals + 36 Printable Affirmation Cards
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Animals Retro Mindfulness Club (Volume 1) is a printable, screen-free “calm routine” for kids that helps them replace scrolling with skills: breathing, emotional awareness , and better choices. Includes a Parent Guide with simple scripts to set boundaries without daily wars.
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If this feels familiar…
- “Just 5 more minutes…” turns into a negotiation marathon
- Your child gets irritable, anxious, or angry when screen time ends
- Offline activities don’t hold attention anymore
- You want to help, but you’re exhausted by guilt, mixed advice, and constant fights
You’re not alone. And your child isn’t “weak.”
Screens are designed to hook attention, so removing them can feel like removing comfort.
This isn’t a discipline problem. It’s a skills gap.
If you want a gentler way to start, keep reading.
The real goal isn’t “less screen time.”
It’s more self-control.
Instead of relying on a device to regulate boredom, stress, or big emotions, kids need tools they can use in real life, like:
- calming the body quickly
- naming what they feel
- choosing what to do next
- building an offline routine that actually sticks
That’s what Volume 1 helps them practice.
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The Animals Retro Method:
The Calm-Offline Loop
Most screen-time advice is rules: “limit it, take it away, punish it.”
Rules alone often backfire because kids still need a way to cope.
So we use a simple 4-step loop kids can repeat anytime:
- Breathe to calm the body (Sid)
- Name it (emotion awareness with Janis)
- Choose the next move (Scotty’s “pause and decide” scenarios)
- Shift attention to real life (gratitude/kindness with Larsy)
Not a ban. A bridge.
Replace scrolling with skills, one short routine at a time.
Meet the Retro Crew
Kids follow characters more than lectures.
- Sid the Cool Cat: the calm-down breathing buddy
- Janis the Lady Cat: helps kids name emotions without shame
- Larsy the Clever Dog: kindness + confidence builder
- Scotty the Cheeky Fox: self-control coach for “oops moments”
This doesn’t feel like homework.
It feels like joining a club.
What’s Inside Volume 1
After purchase, you’ll access the entire bundle through Hotmart.
Each chapter is organised as its own module with an A4-size printable PDF, so it’s easy to follow step by step.
Download the full set immediately, or download one module, complete it, and then move to the next.
To make Volume 1 more active and fun, we’ve included extra printable activities inspired by Waldorf and Montessori learning styles.
Chapter 1: Sid’s Cool Cat Breath
- Step-by-step breathing pages
- Introduction to Meditation
- The 3-6-9 Breathing Method
- 2 activities inspired by Waldorf and Montessori teaching
Chapter 2: Let’s Colour with Kindness!
- 9 Beautiful colouring pages with self-esteem affirmations
Chapter 3: How Janis feels today
- “Today I feel…” prompts
- emotion awareness activities
- How to control emotions tips
- 2 activities inspired by Waldorf and Montessori teaching to be aware of emotions
Chapter 4: Scotty Ooops! Game
- “What should Scotty do?” mini-stories
- pause → think → choose practice
- learning without shame or guilt
- Beautiful affirmation cards to control energy
- 2 activities inspired by Waldorf and Montessori teaching
Chapter 5: I am Grateful!! – The Power of Gratitude
- “Who was kind today?” prompts
- attention-shifting routines toward real life
- Benefits of gratitude explained
- 2 activities inspired by Waldorf and Montessori teaching
Extra bonuses:
- Scotty Face Origami (one square sheet, step-by-step)
- Build the Retro Jazz Band (cut out the characters and place them on a stage)
Special Bonuses:
Parent Guide Included
- Brief explanations about how to use Volume 1 and the purpose behind each chapter for best results.
36 Beautiful Printable Affirmation Cards
- PDF with four A4 pages of 9 cards with hand-made illustrations and self-esteem affirmations
- You can print as many as you like
- You can print them on sticker paper and place them anywhere!
- Reading and seeing Affirmations often have a huge positive effect in your kids and yourself!
Emotions Journal (2 editions included)
You’ll receive both journal editions, so your child can choose the style they like best:
- Janis Edition: warm design with Janis on every page
- Sid Edition: calm design with Sid on every page
- Same daily check-in purpose, different artwork and vibe.
- Print the one you prefer (or switch anytime).
You will receive all together at a special launch price of £10.80*
What you get:
Format: A4 printable PDFs (instant access via Hotmart)
Best for: ages 6–12
Time: 10–15 minutes/day
Includes: workbook + Parent Guide + bonuses
Reprint: yes (for personal use)
What to say when screen time ends
When they say: “I’m bored!”
Try: “Bored is your brain resting. Let’s do one short page, then you pick an offline mission.”
When it escalates:
Try: “First we calm the body. Then we talk.”
Who This Is For
Best for ages 6–12 (works for any child who can read) who:
- struggle to stop scrolling
- get irritable when screens go away
- need help regulating emotions
- want screen-free routines that don’t feel like punishment
Also great for teachers, calm corners, and counselors.
How It Works (simple routine)
- Download instantly
- Print a few pages
- Do 10–15 minutes a day (after school, before bed, or during big feelings)
- Reprint favorites and repeat
Consistency beats intensity.
FAQ
Is this anti-technology?
No. It’s pro-balance. The goal is self-control, not zero screens.
Will my child actually do this?
That’s why it’s character-led, short, and visual. Start with one page.
Can I reprint pages?
Yes, especially the journal pages, which are made to be reused.
Is this therapy?
No. It’s an educational resource to support emotional learning and self-regulation.
Who is behind all this?
If you are curious about us and want to know more, feel free to visit our website animalsretro.com
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. This product is sold through Hotmart, a trusted platform. If it’s not a good fit for your family, you’re covered by a 15-day refund policy.
Your child doesn’t need a perfect plan. They need simple tools that replace scrolling with skills.
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