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How to find peace in the heat of the moment and stop yelling at your kids
Yelling at your kids can become a hard habit to break but it can also be quite damaging. This one simple strategy stops me from yelling at my kids and it can work for you too. It was one of those hot summer’s days that had blurred into scorching hot summer’s days before it. Seeking […] Continue reading
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The powerful approach that will get your parenting back on track
There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re letting your child down. The good news is those bad parenting moments don’t define our children or us for that matter. Inside find out what research says is the best way to resolve our parenting mistakes and get back on track. Recently, I broke one of the cardinal […] Continue reading
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24 Acts of Kindness to Promote Gratitude in Your Kids During the Holidays
Parents know how easy to get caught up in the consumerism of the holiday season. We ask our children what they want for Christmas. Then, we get them to make lists and sit on Santa’s lap to talk all about getting more stuff. Despite this, the true meaning of Christmas is about love for others. To help […] Continue reading
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What to do outside on a rainy day with kids
When rainy weather sets in, kids become restless. They get cabin fever and parents end up irritated because the kids are bouncing off the walls. Here you will find tips on what to do outside on a rainy day. These activities are fun and require little to no prep! Fall is in full swing here […] Continue reading
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Research says this is how to raise children who want to do the right thing
As parents, we know our children will face peer pressure and other temptations. Find out what research says is the best way to raise children who want to do right. A 70 something-year-old man with jet black hair wearing a black cotton t-shirt took the stage at a TED conference. While his attire was casual, his […] Continue reading
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How to Get Your Kids to Listen Without Yelling
Over and over again, I have parents ask how to get your kids to listen without yelling. Kids don’t listen. Parents repeat themselves again and again. Tensions mount and then they yell. Kids get upset and feel as though the parent has been mean. The parents are beyond frustrated because they feel they’ve approached the […] Continue reading
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How to set up three simple science activities for preschoolers
It doesn’t take a science degree to execute simple science activities for preschoolers. In fact, all you need are common household items and minimal prep to teach children about physical and chemical reactions. Find basic ideas to promote physics and biology as well as three science activities for preschoolers here. This post originally appeared on […] Continue reading
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This is why free-play is more valuable than extracurricular activities
When summer hits, naturally parents want to avoid the summer slide. We want to schedule enough summer activities so that our children are challenged and go back to school ready. While all of this is done with the best of intentions, free play is more beneficial than most of these extracurricular activities for kids. This […] Continue reading
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How to have a peaceful flight with young kids
Travelling with kids can be daunting. Kids ask repeatedly if you’re there yet. There can be tears, whining and fighting. Quickly, the start of your vacation can go from exciting to painful. Here are effective strategies for peacefully travelling with kids perfect for flight or road trips. My heart was in my throat but I […] Continue reading
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Flying with kids – 15 Tips for Flying with Infants & Toddlers
Flying with kids is daunting. No one wants to be stuck with the crying baby. Find effective strategies to make your flight as smooth as possible. The first time I flew with my then four-month-old daughter, I was ridden with fear. I kept thinking, what will happen if my daughter won’t stop crying? Five hours […] 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.