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.
What To Say To a Child Who Doesn’t Want to Go to School
When your child starts to hate school and wants to stay home, these strategies are crucial to support…
August 16, 2024
“Aren’t they just bad?” Debunking common myths about strong-willed children
How people understand strong-willed children will either help or hurt their behaviour in the long run. Find out…
October 26, 2023
It’s science: Attachment is the key to raising more emotionally stable children
Inside: Many still believe in infants learning to self-soothe. Not only does research suggest this is not possible,…
June 24, 2024
These Research-Backed Strategies Will Make You a Happier Parent
Inside: When life can be so uncertain, these strategies will help you feel better and be a happier…
October 26, 2023
Responsive parenting is crucial for development. This is why.
Inside: Find out why responsive parenting promotes better outcomes in young children. The instant my feet hit the…
November 7, 2023
How to Discipline a Child: Gentle Parenting vs. Harsh Punishments
How do you discipline a child effectively? So often, our children don’t listen, they act out, or don’t…
October 26, 2023
“It Takes a Village:” 3 anthropological reasons mothers need a community of support
Her “Have a great day,” was like a slap in the face. I was scrambling to find a…
October 26, 2023
Reframe your child’s mistakes as opportunities for growth
When a child experiences a major setback, it can be a wonderful opportunity to teach resilience and foster a growth mindset. This is how.
October 26, 2023
Stressed out about remote learning? These 5 tips are game-changers.
The truth is - you and your children are not the only ones struggling with remote learning...
Researchers found that Chinese children were affected by toxic stress during the initial stages of the pandemic. Now, North American children are likely experiencing chronic and repeated activation of their fight-or-flight response too.
October 26, 2023
Stop whining in its tracks with this simple strategy
My toddler and I got into a negative feedback loop where the more I told him to stop whining the more he would whine. When I realized the error of my ways, we got back on track. This is how.
January 8, 2024