Alana Pace
289 posts
Contributor / When I’m not nursing cold, stale coffee, I usually can be found with the baby on my hip, barefoot, and racing after my two older kids.
Thanks to a degree in psychology and a free-range childhood backing onto an expansive evergreen forest, positive parenting and play-based learning are my passions.
After School Restraint Collapse: How It Impacts Self-Regulation and What You Can Do To Help
When you pick your child up from school, does your child meltdown? Don’t worry. This is totally normal.…
September 10, 2024
The Lonely Mom: How to Conquer This Feeling and Engage a Village Again
If you feel like a lonely mom, you’re not alone. As many as 90% of moms report feeling…
November 7, 2023
Why You Shouldn’t Punish Tantrums and What You Can Do Instead
Should you punish tantrums and emotional outbursts in kids? Find out how research says you should face meltdowns, rude outbursts,…
February 7, 2024
Why Punishment Doesn’t Work & What To Do Instead
As parents, it becomes easy to default to punishment. For many of us, it’s how we were raised.…
November 7, 2023
Toddler Biting? This Positive Approach Can Stop it For Good
When a toddler bites, often parents are filled with shock, embarrassment and concern. The good news is that there are many positive strategies to redirect and ultimately put an end to toddler biting.
April 1, 2024
After school activities for kids: Why science says less is more
With summer holidays approaching, it's natural to worry about our kids' boredom. No one wants their kids spending the summer fighting over the iPad or in a state of complacency.
September 26, 2024
How to Find Peace in the Heat of the Moment and Stop Yelling at Your Kids
Do you want to know how to stop yelling at your kids? Is yelling your default mode? You…
December 18, 2023
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child: 10 surefire tips for effective discipline
Parenting a strong-willed child is full of ups and downs. These children are outspoken, prone to power struggles, sensitive and…
November 29, 2023
Parenting a Strong-Willed, Highly Sensitive Child: What You Need to Know
Parenting a strong-willed, highly sensitive child is challenging. We want to preserve their spirit while effectively parenting them.…
November 7, 2023
Using Positive Discipline Instead of Scolding Your Child
Did you know that lecturing or scolding undermines the effectiveness of our parenting? Find out why as well…
November 29, 2023