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Why Mom Burnout is Stealing Your Joy and How To Fix It
Mom burnout got the better of me, and man, was I tired. Not just tired from a lack of sleep but the kind of tiredness that makes you numb. As I stood at the counter cutting vegetables I knew my kids wouldn’t eat (while I mentally planned a backup meal). I could hear the constant […] Continue reading
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20 Push Present Ideas That Speak to the Heart of Motherhood
“Buy her a push present.”. This advice may sound unusual, but comes highly recommended. A recent survey asked a thousand expectant moms if they would want to receive a gift after giving birth. A whopping 74% said yes. So, the mothers have spoken- and we all know they know best. Pregnancy and childbirth can be […] Continue reading
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20 Tips on How To Be A Good Mom – The Easy Way
Becoming a great mom doesn’t require superhuman abilities or endless sacrifices. In fact, it’s all about finding a balance that works for you and your family. As moms, we often wrestle with a sneaky and persistent rival known as “mom guilt”. It’s that nagging feeling that we’re not doing enough or that we’re somehow falling […] Continue reading
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“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 why inside. I entered my high school gymnasium bracing myself for what was to come. Because every parent-teacher night before it was the same, I knew I was in for an onslaught of juxtaposed feedback. “Mrs. Pace, […] Continue reading
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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, but it also shows that secure attachment, resulting from responsive parenting, has far-reaching benefits. “She’ll never learn to stand on her own two feet if you coddle her like that.” The words came from one of two […] Continue reading
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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 parent. Shortly after I had my second baby, I didn’t recognize myself. With two babies under two, sleep was fleeting, my marriage was struggling, and my body felt like a feeding troth. Days had no definition – […] Continue reading
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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 asphalt I felt lighter. Because my whole world revolved around taking care of my two and three-year-olds, I was desperate for a moment to myself. With the neighbourhood sidewalk in front of me and only my playlist […] Continue reading
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How to discipline a child: Why replacing harsh punishments with compassion will improve behaviour
How to discipline a child effectively? So often, our children don’t listen, they act out, or don’t behave the way we have taught them. Inside you will read the most effective approach on how to use positive parenting to discipline a child. Get a printable with tips on being a calmer parent at the bottom […] Continue reading
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“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 way to continue our conversation and yet I knew her cheery salutation was the cue for me to leave. Dejected, I packed my groceries into my double-wide stroller and left the store. As I let my oldest […] Continue reading
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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. 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.