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.
Teaching children to be effective allies – backed social science
As Black Lives Matter and solidarity protests sweep the globe, many parents are asking how they can promote equality and allyship in their families. Find out what the research says here.
November 10, 2023
The stress-free way to potty train your toddler
When my youngest hit toddlerhood, I was reluctant to start potty training. In hindsight, I realized I had…
November 14, 2023
Why white parents need to talk to their children about privilege and racism
It’s been one week since a police officer knelt on George Floyd’s neck killing him. Protests and riots…
October 26, 2023
Crisis School: How to find peace of mind when so much is uncertain
Back to school during a pandemic will mean living in a new normal. Find out how to navigate…
October 26, 2023
Explaining Social Distancing and Easing Anxiety in Kids
Inside find out how to talk to your kids about the novel COVID-19 as well as what to…
June 2, 2022
The best books for potty training toddlers
When it's time to start potty training, books are one of the best ways to empower a toddler and teach them the process. Here are the best potty training books.
September 26, 2023
Songs are one of the most powerful ways to ease toddler transitions
Crying, tantrums and overall willfulness. Toddler transitions are hard. Inside find six powerful strategies to improve cooperation and…
October 21, 2023
It’s Science. Dropping negative language improves child behaviour.
We tend to underestimate how negative language impacts children. Find out why it is a less effective form…
November 7, 2023
The analogy that will change how you view your child’s misbehaviour
When a child’s behaviour is unmanageable, the whole family can feel it’s in a state of chaos. Equipped…
November 14, 2023
Breaking the golden rule of screen time is better for your family
Children are inundated with digital media. As parents, we know our children shouldn’t be on screens for more…
November 14, 2023