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Time-in vs. Timeout: How to decide what’s right for your family
Pop psychology is littered with information on the consequences of timeouts and why parents should use time-ins instead. The truth is, it isn’t as cut and dry as that. Inside you will find info on positive discipline including time-ins as well as what research says about both disciplinary techniques. The research on time-ins vs. timeouts […] 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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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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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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Why You Shouldn’t Punish Tantrums and What You Can Do Instead
Should you punish tantrums and emotional outbursts in kids? Find out how research says you should face meltdowns, rude outbursts, and tantruming.Should you punish tantrums and emotional outbursts in kids? Find out how research says you should face meltdowns, rude outbursts, and tantruming. Should you punish tantrums and emotional outbursts in kids? Find out how research says to effectively […] 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
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5 Positive Parenting Alternatives to Timeouts
Want to discipline your child using positive parenting strategies? Check out there 5 alternatives to timeouts below! I remember when I came across that first website. I had poured over it because it was laden with so many rich, positive parenting strategies. As I combed through each assertion nodding, I took note of what […] Continue reading
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Calm Down Corner: What are they?
What is a calm down corner? How does it compare to a timeout chair? Find out the difference plus what’s in ours! 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.