Parenting Toddlers
Parenting toddlers is not for the faint of heart. I remember the first time my infant daughter arched her back as I put her in her car seat. It was the first time I saw how strong-willed a little person could be. Toddlerhood is typified by tantrums, power struggles, and an inability for the child to articulate what he really wants. In this section, you will learn about the most effective strategies to mitigate tantrums and parent your toddler while fostering their independence.
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Best resources for parenting toddlers
10+ Tips for Parenting Through Difficult Toddler Behaviour
6 Ways to Promote Language Development in Toddlers
Why You Shouldn’t Punish Tantrums and What You Can Do Instead
How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A survival guide for parenting kids ages 2-7
This is How to Stop Toddlers From Hitting
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Paediatrician shares how to promote healthy eating in picky toddlers
Your baby would eat anything is now a picky toddler. What happened? Find out how to promote healthy food choices and conquer fussy eating with tips from a paediatrician who specializes in picky eating. We are at a family gathering at the end of the summer. The patio is teaming with uncles, aunts, family friends, and […] Continue reading
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15+ calming toddler activities that are simple and fun
Whether it’s when a toddler gives up her nap or when a parent simply needs some quiet time, these calming toddler activities are gold. All of them are perfect for open-ended play. Most are indoor kids activities and use common household items. Their screen-free and very simple to set up. When my almost-three-year-old daughter seemed […] Continue reading
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Brilliant Tips to Ease Separation Anxiety in Children
Separation anxiety is so hard on parents and children. For a parent, it is brutal to see your child devastated. Then leaving them in that state of devastation feels terrible. Fortunately, there are powerful strategies that will help your child feel empowered when you’re gone. Whether you’re dealing with separation anxiety in children who are […] Continue reading
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Front-Loading, Redirection & Connection: 3 powerful strategies for your strong-willed toddler
All toddlers can be willful and even difficult. However, you may find you’re parenting a strong-willed toddler if your child tends to be prone to power struggles, is highly emotional and is determined to a fault. Fortunately, there are three powerful positive parenting strategies that will improve cooperation and calm tantrums in the most […] Continue reading
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When Children Fight, This is the Opportunity You Won’t Want to Miss
When children fight, we want it to stop. And for good reason, we want our kids to be safe and get along. This opportunity is a game changer. Instead of trying to stop sibling rivalry, it resolves it. Here you’ll learn how. Get a printable cheatsheet with these tips below. When I found out I […] Continue reading
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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 alone. Find effective ways to be a happier mom and re-engage the village around you. This post I, Alana, co-authored with best-selling author Rebecca Eanes. I had hundreds of online acquaintances, thousands of Instagram followers, and over […] Continue reading
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How Social Stories Help Children Who Are Struggling
Find out why social stories are an incredible tool for parenting young children. Find examples and a formula. Perfect for positive discipline. In the space of a couple of weeks, my five-year-old’s behaviour went from thoughtful and kind to unmanageably difficult. I’m used to a girl who, when I ask for help, leaps up to […] Continue reading
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Why science says this is the best approach to parenting toddlers
Toddlers are strong-willed, prone to tantrums and don’t have a great sense of danger. How can we support their development while effectively parenting them? Find out what science says are the most powerful tips for parenting toddlers here. Get a printable with all these tips at the bottom of this post About three months shy […] Continue reading
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This is why positive parenting is essential now
Find out why authoritative parenting is essential today even though it wasn’t in the past, including the pros and cons of this style of parenting and more. There seem to be two big misconceptions when it comes to positive or authoritative parenting. First, many fear that it raises children who have an over-inflated concept of […] Continue reading
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Why Kids Benefit From More Outdoor Play
Sadly this generation is spending less time engaged in outdoor play than generations before. Find out why we should prioritize time in nature for our kids. One of the best parts of my childhood was living in a house that backed onto greenbelt. The evergreen forest became the stage for mine and my brothers’ curiosity, […] Continue reading
About Me
Hi, I’m Alana. 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.