We are not just a drawing.
We are a connection tool.
Discover the method that combines Neuroscience, Fun, and Family Bonding.
We know how it is. You need 10 minutes to breathe, but you feel guilty handing the tablet to your child. The problem isn't the screen, it's the frenetic content that is addictive and isolating.
We wondered: What if screen time could teach your child how to manage their emotions instead of just distracting them?
Our Approach
We seek to strengthen the bonds between adults and children, providing educational experiences that promote a harmonious and enriching family environment.
Have you ever noticed how some cartoons make children restless, aggressive, or "hypnotized"?
This happens because of overstimulation . Rapid cuts, neon colors, and frantic sounds bombard the child's brain with cheap dopamine, preventing the real processing of information.
We went against the grain. We created the Mariana TumTum Method based on three pillars of child development:
3-step method:
1 / Regulation
Why are our drawings intentionally "slow"?
Most modern cartoons have scene cuts every 3 seconds. It's addictive, but it doesn't teach anything.
The Principle: We utilize " Natural Cognitive Rhythm ." Our animations have a calm pace and harmonious color palettes that respect the processing time of the child's brain.
The Result : Your child watches attentively, not anxiously. He understands the story, absorbs the values, and finishes the episode calm and ready to talk.
2 / Connection (the pause)
The screen stops being a babysitter and becomes a bridge.
The biggest problem with technology isn't the screen itself, it's the isolation it creates. The "zombie effect".
The Rationale: We apply the concept of "Shared Attention." By pausing the video at the climax and asking a question (using our guide), you take the child out of passivity and activate their prefrontal cortex to reason and verbalize feelings.
The result: What was initially just "watching TV" turns into a moment of eye contact between father and son.
3 / Integration
When the hand works, the brain processes.
Talking about "sadness" or "fear" is too abstract for a young child. They need to make the feeling concrete.
The Foundation : Neuroscience of " Sensory Integration ". The act of painting and drawing calms the limbic system (the center of emotions) and allows the child to express on paper what they cannot say with words.
The Result : The "Reinforcement Activity" is not homework. It's a playful therapy where the child organizes their inner chaos while having fun coloring.
Studies prove that art helps in emotional regulation.
01.
Calm down (The Rhythm)
Our episodes have a slow pace and colors chosen to avoid overstimulating the child's brain.
02.
Validate (Pause)
The pause moment teaches the child to pay attention and breaks the hypnotic trance of the screen.
03.
Express (The Role)
"Painting is the bridge. It is through coloring that the child accesses feelings that they wouldn't be able to express."
I'm impressed with the positive impact Mariana TumTum has had on my relationship with my children. The hands-on activities and animated content are simply fantastic.
Carla Costa
