positive discipline
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Calm an Angry Child: Positive Parenting Strategies That Work!
A spirited, strong-willed, intense, or angry child… these are all terms that we often use, or hear to describe kids with strong emotions. What we don’t always know is how to help them calm down, or how to teach them to achieve calm themselves. It is especially difficult when you don’t know what has triggered […] Continue reading
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This is the most valuable strategy for all good behaviour
Your child’s behaviour is especially difficult and you’ve tried to coach them, but nothing is working. Your child won’t listen despite using every parenting strategy you can think of. This positive discipline technique is the foundation for everything. Find out why this particular positive parenting strategy works so well. It wasn’t going to be a […] Continue reading
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Parenting a Strong-Willed Child? Here are the best books to increase cooperation
Because parenting a strong-willed child is so dynamic and challenging, parents need comprehensive ways to effectively parent. Unfortunately, online articles with simple solutions aren’t enough for such bright children that are prone to power struggles. Below, you will find the best parenting books for parenting strong-willed children while maintaining their spirit. “Mama, I know you’re […] Continue reading
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Why You Want to Avoid This Parenting Mistake
When I first read that parenting without ultimatums was more effective, I was confused. Once I figured out how to parent this way, my kids began to listen better and our family was more peaceful. Chaos consumed our family for far too long. The main floor erupted into a physical and emotional minefield. Lego and little […] Continue reading
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How to Ditch Punishment and Get the Best Behavior Yet
When we entered into a cycle of timeouts and my son’s behavior only got worse, this approach changed everything. Our family is more peaceful and happier than before. When my second son was born, my two-year-old son started acting out. Before the baby’s arrival, our days were filled with building forts and laughter. I was […] Continue reading
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10+ Powerful Strategies That Will Calm Your Angry Child
Find effective strategies to calm your angry child during time-in. With countless techniques to calm strong-willed, sensitive children, there is something for every difficult or challenging emotion. We were on week two of our three-week stay at my parents’ house and tensions were running high. Because we live across the country, when we fly back […] Continue reading
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How to Stop Your Toddler From Hitting Without the use of Punishment
When your toddler hits for the first time, it is shocking. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to stop toddler hitting without using punishment. Yesterday, in my parenting group, a parent shared her story: I have the sweetest, kindest two-year-old. He is attentive and fun-loving. Lately, out of the blue, my toddler started hitting his baby […] Continue reading
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When Anger Gets the Best of You, This is What You Can Do
Parenting without yelling can feel elusive. But we know yelling is damaging to children and does not help the listen better. Here is how to re-establish a calm household after yelling as well as strategies to stop yelling altogether. It had been days since my last cup of coffee. And if ever there was […] Continue reading
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Parenting through difficult toddler behaviour: These 10+ strategies are simple and effective
When you’re faced with difficult toddler behaviour, it can be painful. You simply want to move forward with your day, yet your child is digging in his heels or throwing a tantrum. Find positive parenting tips that will mitigate meltdowns and willfulness. I had just got back from my first yoga class in a minor eternity. Having […] Continue reading
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When Positive Parenting Seems to Fail This is What You Can Do
When positive parenting seems to fail, these are practical strategies to get results and encourage your children to listen better. “I love the idea of positive parenting but it doesn’t work for every kid.” “Yes! Positive parenting doesn’t work for us either. We’ve tried our best and we aren’t getting anywhere.” I had just published […] 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.