toddlers
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Songs are one of the most powerful ways to ease toddler transitions
Crying, tantrums and overall willfulness. Toddler transitions are hard. Inside find six powerful strategies to improve cooperation and decrease crying. “I’m not tired! I wake up.” He declares. He has his hands are on his hips and stomps his foot for emphasis. My strong-willed toddler is just shy of three and is arguably the most […] Continue reading
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Parenting a Strong-Willed Child: 10 surefire tips for effective discipline
Parenting a strong-willed child is full of ups and downs. These children are outspoken, prone to power struggles, sensitive and even more likely to have meltdowns. At the same time, they’re born leaders, dynamic, and a tremendous source of pride for their parents. Here you will find the key to raising strong-willed children successfully without breaking their […] 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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50+ Ideas to Improve Printing Without Writing
Want to work on your child’s printing and fine motor skills for hand-writing? Below you will find play-based learning ideas to improve printing without writing. I remember those printing books from elementary school with each letter written solidly, then in an almost connect-the-dots form, and then with room for us to try copy the character […] 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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My Kids Aren’t Obedient and That’s Okay
My kids aren’t obedient because I don’t expect them to be. And there’s good reason for this. Find out why obedient kids should not be a goal of parenting. As we entered into my OB-GYN’s office, we may as well have been a three-ringed-circus. At eight months pregnant, I was so big my waddle […] Continue reading
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Simple Olympic Activities for Preschoolers
Make your backyard extra fun while teaching your children about the Olympics with these super simple Olympic Activities for Preschoolers! This summer marks the first time my kids are old enough to learn about the Olympics. And I’m especially excited! During the 2010 Winter Games, I met my husband. Of course, I […] Continue reading
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The Best Strategies for Parenting a Spirited Child
Parenting a spirited child is a very involved, dynamic, & rewarding process. Find positive parenting strategies to parent your spirited child here. Get a free printable with tips for parenting a strong-willed child at the bottom of this post. There are times where I wonder if my two kids are trying to reenact a scene […] Continue reading
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How to make your kiddie pool awesome with sensory play
Kiddie pools are fun for a brief period of time and then kind of lose their intrigue. Then, parents are left with a massive piece of plastic to store in the backyard or garage. All it takes is a little creativity and some common household items to re-purpose your kiddie pool and make it into […] 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
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.