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.
Parents of a Linguistic Minority, I Admire You
Today at StrongStart, a drop-in early learning program my kids and I attend regularly, I surveyed the room…
October 31, 2023
Need to Work vs. Maternal Instinct: the Plight of one SAH, Soon to be Working Mom
Maybe plight is a strong word, but there is a dissonance that exists between the need to contribute…
October 31, 2023
Weeknight Meal Solutions: Rich, Flavourful Tomato Sauce
As the weather gets a bit cooler… well at least in the evenings, I’ve found my self a…
October 31, 2023
Reversed Drishti
I was sitting in my psychiatrist’s office. My family doctor had referred me to her when I…
October 31, 2023
4 Penguin Crafts Perfect for a Penguin Party
When it’s come to my kids’ birthday parties, I haven’t had much luck buying already made decor items.…
October 31, 2023
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
Anyone who has planted zucchini this year is likely at the point where they have more than they…
September 15, 2023
Feeling Grateful – Fully Funded Programs in Canada
The Basics Whenever I have reflected on where I live when compared to other countries, I have…
October 31, 2023
Planning for and Parenting Two Under Two
The idea of having two under two may have you nervous, scared or worried. These incredible strategies will…
December 23, 2019
Eco-Friendly DIY Cleaners
I’ve finally got both kids napping. And even though I’d like to curl up with Netflix, I know…
September 15, 2023
Summer Days Stuck Inside
Hotter days have meant I’ve been less motivated to take on fun projects with my toddlers. Sure the…
November 7, 2023