Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah ockwell smith

If you're a new parent, you've probably heard the term 'gentle parenting'. It's the latest trend that has taken hold among millennials who reject the authoritative principles under which they themselves were raised. This new, softer approach discourages consequences and punishments for bad behaviour in favour of positive reinforcement and a focus on the feelings and emotions which are driving bad behaviour. Proponents of gentle parenting argue that this approach is the most effective way to raise kids: emotionally-focused parenting raises calmer, happier children with increased self-esteem, emotional regulation, more empathy, and stronger parent-child relationships. Furthermore, research shows that kids who are frequently punished don't end up being better behaved. Gentle parenting’s critics argue that this approach relies on emotion as a substitute for authority and does not prepare kids for the real world where actions have consequences. Too much emotional self-awareness in childhood has resulted in high rates of anxiety and depression in young adults who cannot put aside emotions in order to carry out basic daily tasks. Arguing in favour of the resolution is Sarah Ockwell Smith. Sarah is a well known parenting expert and popular childcare author, who is widely recognized as being the founder of the gentle parenting movement. Arguing against the resolution is Anna Lussenburg, a professional child care and family intervention specialist. The host of this Munk Debates podcast episode is Ricki Gurwitz. To support civil and substantive debate on the big questions of the day, consider becoming a Munk Member at https://munkdebates.com/membership Members receive access to our 15+ year library of great debates in HD video, a free Munk Debates book, newsletter and ticketing privileges at our live events. This podcast is a project of the Munk Debates, a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to fostering civil and substantive public dialogue - https://munkdebates.com/ Senior Producer: Ricki Gurwitz Editor: Kieran Lynch

Touch And Violence“In the 1960s, anthropologist James Prescott carried out a very large scale study of child rearing and violence across different societies. He foun dthat those societies which gave less touching and affection to young children, had by far the most violence amongst adults."It's clear that the more tender and warm are the lives of children, the safer and more loving they will be as adults.” Steve Biddulph, Raising BoysIn the UK at the moment there is a lot of violence on the streets.I read the above quote today and thought that I would share a few ideas about why this violence might be happening.Could it have anything to do how we bring our children up?Could it be that so many of the leaders in the UK in medicine, and politics used to talk about the need for less touch? Leave them to cry? I talk about Sarah Ockwell Smith who I interviewed here: https://youtu.be/ijqYaxlXK34And I talk about Nick Duffell who I interviewed here: https://youtu.be/gJ1MIdS6wiYTake care,Piers--- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

If you're a new parent, you've probably heard the term 'gentle parenting'. It's the latest trend that has taken hold among millennials who reject the authoritative principles under which they themselves were raised. This new, softer approach discourages consequences and punishments for bad behaviour in favour of positive reinforcement and a focus on the feelings and emotions which are driving bad behaviour. Proponents of gentle parenting argue that this approach is the most effective way to raise kids: emotionally-focused parenting raises calmer, happier children with increased self-esteem, emotional regulation, more empathy, and stronger parent-child relationships. Furthermore, research shows that kids who are frequently punished don't end up being better behaved. Gentle Parenting's critics argue that this approach relies on emotion as a substitute for authority and does not prepare kids for the real world where actions have consequences. Too much emotional self-awareness in childhood has resulted in high rates of anxiety and depression in young adults who cannot put aside emotions in order to carry out basic daily tasks.  Arguing in favour of the resolution is Sarah Ockwell Smith. Sarah is a well known parenting expert and popular childcare author, who is widely recognized as being the founder of the gentle parenting movement. Arguing against the resolution is Anna Lussenburg, a professional child care and family intervention specialist. The host of this Munk Debates podcast episode is Ricki Gurwitz Tweet your comments about this episode to @munkdebate or comment on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/munkdebates/ To sign up for a weekly email reminder for this podcast, send an email to podcast@munkdebates.com.   To support civil and substantive debate on the big questions of the day, consider becoming a Munk Member at https://munkdebates.com/membership Members receive access to our 15+ year library of great debates in HD video, a free Munk Debates book, newsletter and ticketing privileges at our live events. This podcast is a project of the Munk Debates, a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to fostering civil and substantive public dialogue - https://munkdebates.com/ Senior Producer: Ricki Gurwitz Editor: Kieran Lynch

Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights' has become a popular placard at women's rights events around the world. The singer behind the anthem that inspired it is none other than Cyndi Lauper. She joins Anita Rani to reflect on her 40-year career, becoming a feminist figure and performing on the iconic Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.Wimbledon starts next week and amongst the usual pre-match discussions about favourites and performances, there's also been a serious conversation about how top-level tennis handles allegations of domestic abuse. Clare McDonnell is joined by the host of the Tennis podcast, Catherine Whitaker to discuss recent cases.Danish actress Sofie Gråbøl is best known to British viewers for her role as Sarah Lund in Scandi Noir crime drama The Killing. Now she's returning to our cinema screens in a new film, Rose. Sophie plays Inger, a woman with serious mental health challenges, who takes a bus trip to Paris with her sister, Ellen. She discusses how she researched the character of Inger, by talking to the real woman that she is based on.Novelist Helen Heckety joins Nuala to talk about her debut work, Alter Ego. It's about a young woman who decides to leave her old life behind and move to a new place where no one knows she is disabled. Helen, who has a physical disability that can sometimes be invisible, was compelled to write about a disabled character she had never seen represented in literature.The term ‘matrescence' has been around since the 70s, but it's only recently becoming more commonly known as a concept. It describes the process of becoming a new mother, and the emotional and physical changes you go through after the birth of your child. But then how should we talk about the experience of matrescence when your kids are teenagers, you're in mid-life and you start the menopause? The parenting expert and childcare author Sarah Ockwell-Smith has a name for that – inspired by a Greek goddess, she calls it ‘demetrescence' and she explains all to Nuala McGovern.Corinne Bailey Rae's latest album is a complete departure from her previous work. Black Rainbows is inspired by a trip to Stony Island Arts Bank, a Chicago-based archive of black art and culture. The record spans punk, rock, experimental jazz, electronica and more. She joins Anita for a very special performance live from the Woman's Hour Glastonbury picnic table.Presenter: Claire McDonnell Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Rebecca Myatt

With just over a week to go until the UK heads to the polls for the general election, what's the situation for women voters in Northern Ireland? BBC Northern Ireland political correspondent Jayne McCormack joins Nuala McGovern to discuss what political candidates there are offering women.Days ahead of a UN summit on Afghanistan, which is set to exclude Afghan women, reports are surfacing from teenage girls and young women arrested by the Taliban for wearing 'bad hijab' that they have been subjected to sexual violence and assault in detention. Zarghuna Kargar joins Nuala.The term ‘matrescence' has been around since the 70s, but it's only recently becoming more commonly known as a concept. It describes the process of becoming a new mother, and the emotional and physical changes you go through after the birth of your child. But then how should we talk about the experience of matrescence when your kids are teenagers, you're in mid-life and you start the menopause? The parenting expert and childcare author Sarah Ockwell-Smith has a name for that – inspired by a Greek goddess, she calls it ‘demetrescence' and she explains all to Nuala.Faith Omole is best known as an actress but now she's well on the way to be know at least as well for her writing too. Last week her first performed play, My Father's Fable, premiered at Bush Theatre in London. It tells a gripping story of grief, belonging, and a family on the edge. And in a BBC first, Radio 3's Georgia Mann will be at Glastonbury this year. She is opening the Crow's Nest stage on Friday, spinning classical tunes in a DJ set. She joins Nuala McGovern to discuss how she has selected the music for her set and how prepared she is for camping.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Laura Northedge

This episode is brought to you by live The Gentle Toddler Weaning Seminar. This live session covers everything in Erin's Gentle Toddler Weaning Course, but with the engagement of fellow toddler breastfeeding moms, and a special Q&A session with Erin following the seminar. The webinar will be on Wednesday April 17th, 2024 @ 10am PT // 1pm ET via Zoom. In this episode Erin covers: - What gentle parenting is (and isn't) - Concrete gentle parenting strategies to use with your breastfeeding toddler to help manage meltdowns and increase connection - What to do when your child cries when you say "no" to the boob - Q&A of the day: Ann asks, "Can I stop pumping at work and still nurse throughout the day when bub and I are together?" - Erin's Wins & Whines of the week: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and school fundraisers Episode Resource Links - Hand in Hand Parenting Podcast - Free Gentle Parenting Resource Guide - Breastfeeding Boundaries Mini Course - The Gentle Parenting Book by Sarah Ockwell-Smith

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Trying to understand your fertility while you are breastfeeding your toddler is an uphill battle. Sure - Google abounds with tips & information about conception and contraception, but less so about conception and contraception while you are breastfeeding... and finding support for making sense of those things while you are breastfeeding a TODDLER?!  ...virtually impossible. But, have no fear - your toddler breastfeeding guru is here! [insert Wonder Woman gif] In this half hour episode I have packed in: Considerations for timing your next pregnancy (or not!) and how there might be factors you are unaware of that could be increasing your stress, and impacting your day-to-day breastfeeding with your toddler. Tips for supporting your sex-life while breastfeeding A simplified breakdown of the menstrual cycle, the hormones involved, AND how they are impacted by breastfeeding. What is normal (and what is not) for your period when breastfeedingWhat contraceptive methods are compatible with breastfeeding (and WHY)Support to talk about fertility drugs with your doctor (before you decide to wean)How to be empowered to understand YOUR body better...and last but not least, how to support your body to move back into fertility while you are breastfeeding. Make sure to hit "follow" or "subscribe" so you don't miss next week's episode all about breastfeeding through pregnancy. Resources mentioned in the podcast: https://www.infantrisk.com/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/Resources I used in preparation for this episode: "The Second Baby Book"  by Sarah Ockwell Smith"Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni WeschlerHeinig MJ, Nommsen-Rivers LA, Peerson JM, Dewey KG. Factors related to duration of postpartum amenorrhoea among USA women with prolonged lactation. J Biosoc Sci. 1994 Oct;26(4):517-27. doi: 10.1017/s0021932000021647. PMID: 7983102.Wilcox AJ, Weinberg CR, Baird DD. Timing of sexual intercourse in relation to ovulation. Effects on the probability of conception, survival of the pregnancy, and sex of the baby. N Engl J Med. 1995 Dec 7;333(23):1517-21. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199512073332301. PMID: 7477165.Want to learn more from me? Watch my free, instant access workshop: Designing Your Pathway to Toddler Breastfeeding Mastery Grab your free guide to say "No" to the feed while still saying "yes" to the need at www.ownyourparentingstory.com/guideLove this episode?! Shoot me a DM over on Instagram @own.your.parenting.story and tell me all about it.

This week I spoke to Sarah Ockwell Smith, a parenting expert who has written 15 books on parenting over the course of her career. While we could've covered a number of topics, what I really wanted to speak to her about was the idea of gentle parenting and what it really is. Like you, I've seen Instagram memes and Tiktokers talk about gentle parenting, and most of what I saw left me more confused than enlightened. But speaking to Sarah really gave me a clear picture of what it means to be a gentle parent – and no, it doesn't involve mollycoddling your child and refusing to discipline them. I learned a huge amount during this episode, including how to deescalate a tantrum in the moment, and how best to go about stopping them before they even happen – something other parents of toddlers I'm sure could benefit from. Enjoy, and I'll be back next week with more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Kate and Deb discuss mom rage, inspired by last week's chat with Caitlin Murray. We talk about the difference between anger and rage, when it's problematic and ways to manage it.   Some good books around mom anger include: Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood by Minna Dubin and How to Be a Calm Parent: Lose the guilt, control your anger and tame the stress - for more peaceful and enjoyable parenting and calmer, happier children too by Sarah Ockwell-Smith. Disclosure, Kate and Deb have not read these books yet, although they come highly recommended by trusted resources.   If you are struggling with rage to a degree where you worry about your safety or the safety of someone else, please seek support.   Learn more about Kate Kripke at https://www.katekripke.com and on instagram at @katekripke    Interested in learning more about her Calm Connection System Program and see if you qualify? Book your FREE call to learn more at https://www.calmconnectionsystem.com/call-ig Learn more about Deb Rubin at https://motherdaughterjourney.co and on Instagram at @themotherdaughterjourney. Deb's 2024 workshops are now available open for early registration at https://motherdaughterjourney.co/   And… If you liked this podcast episode, please consider sharing with just one other mom out there who might find it useful. Let's spread the love and make sure that nobody mothers alone. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/motherhood-uncut/message

Episode 51Have you ever stopped to consider that maybe our society discriminates against children? Together with gentle parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith, we unpack this concept of childism and explore the urgent need for empathy, respect, and understanding in raising our children. We also talk all about the importance of changing the political as well as our personal behaviours if we want to elevate to change our parenting for the better. Sarah talks us through how neoliberalism is affecting parenting and the government's alarming tendency to prioritise the creation of efficient employees over children's welfare. We also talk about the importance of recognising children's legal rights, the outdated education system in England, and how to break harmful generational parenting cycles.Last but not least, Sarah shares her son's journey with ADHD the challenges encountered, the societal pressures  faced, and the transformative power of empathy, structure, and an apology.Click her for a link to Sarah's  Ockwell Smith's book:  Because I Said So!www.sendparenting.com

Childhood Trauma and Forgiveness. Why We Need to Forgive Both Ourselves and Others  Today I wanted to share some thoughts about forgiveness. Why is forgiveness so important in the healing of childhood trauma? I talk about why forgiveness is not about condoning what others have done but it is more about ourselves. When we forgive we release the resentment and the hatred that we are carrying. I link it in to boarding school trauma and also to Jennifer Freyd's betrayal trauma. Here is the boarding school men's circle I spoke about: https://www.piers-cross.com/online-mens-circles And here is the latest podcast with leading parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith: https://youtu.be/ijqYaxlXK34 Warm regards, Piers --- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

In this episode with bestselling parenting author, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, we talk about childism.What is childism? Sarah shares that childism is the “unconscious discrimination of children in our world – and why it impacts everybodyWhy are we childist as a society? Why do we not take care of our children especially in terms of discipline and sleep regimes?Sarah talks about her new book, “Because I Said So!” about the history of childism and .She also shares her thoughts about boarding school. Is boarding school childist?---Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a well known parenting expert and a highly regarded popular childcare author who writes about the psychology and science of parenting.Sarah specialises in ‘gentle parenting' (she is often credited as being the founder of the movement) and childism (the unconscious discrimination of children in society today).Sarah has authored 14 parenting books, translated into over 30 languages, which have sold over half a million copies.I would love for you to share some of your journey. How did you get into the work you now do?Could you please explain the core principle behind your new book, “Because I Said So!”? What is the book about? What's the main message?Chapter 2: P.30: Historically, how have we treated children in the UK?Chapter 3-4: Has this changed now? If not, what is still happening especially regarding discipline and sleep?P.153: Cognitive dissonance: Why do people dismiss the idea of childism and get angry about it?Boarding schools:  Do you feel that boarding schools are childist? P.88:“Politicians, ultimately, have control over almost every element of a child's life.” Could it be that the reason our leaders are childist is due to their upbringings in these boarding school institutions? Many of our leaders received abuse, bullying and neglect in these schools e.g. David Cameron lost a stone in weight age 7 or 8, there was sexual abuse going on when Boris Johnson was at prep school. P152: “People raised on love see things differently than those raised on survival.” Joy Marino, Author. Nick Duffell: “Every single child when they arrive in a boarding institution - they have to survive. And they have to survive without their parents.”Could you please talk about the UNCRC (UN Convention on the Rights of Children)? Why does there seem to be such a divide between children's and adults rights?Why is our eduction system not fit for purpose?What is the solution? How do we become a cycle breaker?To connect to Sarah's website please visit:https://sarahockwell-smith.com/To connect to her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBabyExpertFor her latest book, Because I Said So!: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/because-i-said-so/--- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man. He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1 For more videos please visit: http://youtube.com/pierscross For FB: https://www.facebook.com/pierscrosspublic For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community Many blessings, Piers Cross http://piers-cross.com/

Childism is a phenomenon that was first coined in the 1970s and refers to the discrimination of children. A new book claims that both parents and society continue to be guilty of this today. Sean was joined by Sarah Ockwell-Smith, Author of ‘Because I Said So: Why society is childist and how breaking the cycle of discrimination towards children can change the world'...

Childism is a phenomenon that was first coined in the 1970s and refers to the discrimination of children. A new book claims that both parents and society continue to be guilty of this today. Sean was joined by Sarah Ockwell-Smith, Author of ‘Because I Said So: Why society is childist and how breaking the cycle of discrimination towards children can change the world'...

We know so little about getting a great nights sleep ourselves, it's no wonder we're baffled when it comes to helping kids get quality rest. But, that's what we're going to tackle on today's episode of That's Helpful with me Ed Stott. My guest today is Sarah Ockwell Smith, she's a gentle parenting expert (she was actually the first person to coin the term) & the author of The Gentle Sleep Book as well as 13 other parenting books. She breaks down the perfect bed time routine, points out some areas where you may be going wrong & has some fabulous pointers on leaning into your intuition as a parent & how that holds the key to helping your children with their sleep. This bonus episode was brought to you by Sleeping Duck CONNECT WITH USConnect with That's Helpful & Ed Stott on Instagram. Find Sarah via her website on Instagram & Twitter Got an episode suggestion or feedback for me? Email me - ed@edwinastott.com

Ever find yourself saying the same thing over and over to your kids? The answer isn't to yell louder, as tempting as that can be. It might be more effective to consider the true capabilities of our kids at the stages they are at, and look at whether it might be our expectations that need a slight adjustment. Once you've done that? You're a “gentle parent.” Sarah Ockwell-Smith, parenting expert and author of The Gentle Parenting Book, sums up gentle parenting in three words: empathy, understanding, and respect. But gentle parenting isn't pushover parenting. Discipline is still possible– it's just focused on lessons to be learned more than on punishments. It's about shutting off our autopilot as parents and beginning a practice of remembering that a child is a child. In this episode we discuss How to set boundaries in this new paradigm (yes, still possible) How to model the behavior we want our kids to learn How gentle parenting helps our kids learn emotional maturity sooner. Here are links to some writing on the topic that we discuss in this episode:  Sarah Ockwell-Smith: Five Steps To Effective Discipline Renee Plant for Very Well Family: What Is Gentle Parenting?  Natalia Oliver for Guidepost Montessori: A Beginner's Guide To Gentle Parenting Vicky McKeever for CNBC: This ‘gentle parenting' guru gives her tips for raising confident kids Special thanks to our sponsors for this month: Misfits Market is an intuitive online grocery shopping platform. Visit get.misfitsmarket.com/toddlerpurgatory and use code LAUGHING25 to get $25 off your first order by June 30, 2023. Terms and conditions apply.  Try Peloton Tread Risk-Free with a 30-day home trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial.  Zocdoc is the only FREE app that lets you find AND book doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance, and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/TODDLER and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had an amazing conversation with the wonderful author of 14 parenting books, Sarah Ockwell-Smith. Sarah studied psychology and after becoming a mother began to dive deep into the psychology and science of parenting. She has recently re-released her book: The Gentle Parenting bookIn this episode we started off by discussing the history of parenting advice and how it has evolved over time. Sarah explained how in the past, parenting was much more community-based, with family members and neighbors providing support and guidance. However, with the industrial revolution, families became more isolated and parenting advice began to be sold as a commodity.We then delved into current parenting trends, such as attachment parenting and positive parenting, and how these approaches have become more popular in recent years. Sarah emphasized that while it's great to have a framework to work within, ultimately a parent's own intuition is the most important part of parenting.We also talked about the importance of empathy and understanding in parenting, and how it can be challenging to stay calm and patient in the face of difficult behavior from our children. Sarah provided some great tips on how to handle these situations with grace and compassion.Overall, it was an incredibly insightful conversation and we learned so much from Sarah. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!Lots of love,Dave & SteveThis episode is sponsored by Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air Fryer . Currently on special offer: now £159.99 a saving of £60 until 8th May. Follow this link to find out more: https://bit.ly/3KPCiEjProduced by Sean Cahill & Sara Fawsitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, we are back at it with Sarah Ockwell- Smith's Gentle Discipline! This week we discuss why children lie, whine, and sulk and how to help end lying, whining, and sulking. Hope this helps :)

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week's Moment is with the lovely Sarah Ockwell-Smith, mother of 4 and probably one of the UKs best-known parenting experts. In this short clip, Sarah shares her realisation that all her life she had been a good girl. Pushing down her emotions and keeping busy doing what she thought she was supposed to do. I know lots of you will relate to that. Sarah bravely shares how realising that she was being this good girl and changing her behaviour around it set her free to experience way more joy, calm, presence and connection with herself and everyone else in her life. I hope you love this clip. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14th OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT SARAH OCKWELL-SMITH Sarah Ockwell-Smith is the mother of four children. She has a BSc in Psychology and worked for several years in pharmaceutical research and development. Following the birth of her first child, Sarah re-trained as an antenatal teacher and birth and postnatal doula. She has also undertaken training in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy and is a member of the British Sleep Society. Sarah specialises in gentle parenting methods and is co-founder of the Gentle Parenting website www.gentleparenting.co.uk. She also blogs at www.sarahockwell-smith.com. Sarah is the author of twelve parenting books. and frequently writes for magazines and newspapers, and is often called upon as a parenting expert for national television and radio.

In our latest episode, Liv & Leonie are chatting to parenting guru Sarah Ockwell Smith about her new book 'How to be a calm parent'. We delve into:

We are back at it this week via ZOOM!! Covid may have come for us but it did not hold us back! This week we discuss chapter 8 in Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell-Smith. We discuss why children don't listen and how to overcome it. Take a listen and let us know what you think!Gentle Dicipline: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/2017/02/26/five-steps-to-effective-discipline/

My guest today is Sarah Ockwell-Smith, one of the world's leading parenting experts, having written 13 books and sold half a million copies. Her philosophy of gentle parenting is hugely influential in the motherhood WhatsApp groups of Great Britain and her latest book ‘How To Be a Calm Parent' has as much to tell us about how to look after ourselves, as it does about how to look after our kids. In this episode we talk about how to be calm, self-kindness and why being a busy parent isn't actually something to be proud of. Sarah mentions seven principles of being a calm parent in her book. I asked her about the first one, which is everybody can be a calm parent or a calmer parent:The number of parents I meet who believe that you're calm or you're not, they kind of view calmness as a fixed trait. So they'll look and think, "well, other people are calm". I'm not calm. It's kind of not worth me trying. So they're very much in the fixed mindset that calmness is something you have or you don't have. And if they don't have it, then it's not really worth trying. You know, that's not how they were born.But I really and truly don't believe that's true. I believe that everybody can be calmer. There are obviously things that get in our way. So what's happening in their life at the moment, depending on the sort of certain amounts of privilege you have and whatever, we can't all be like zen-calm gurus, but we can definitely improve on where we are at the moment.✔ Links:Sarah Ockwell-Smith on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sarahockwellsmith/Sarah Ockwell-Smith on Twitter:https://twitter.com/TheBabyExpertSarah Ockwell-Smith:https://sarahockwell-smith.com/Sarah Ockwell-Smith's books:https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Ockwell-Smith/e/B007L3YENI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareSubscribe to Graham's Newsletter:https://www.grahamallcott.com/sign-upOur Show Sponsors: Think Productive - Time Management Training:http://www.thinkproductive.com​​Useful links:https://www.grahamallcott.com/linksEdited by Pavel Novikov:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavelnovikovf/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to this very special Mother‘s Days episode. This Sunday the 27th of March is UK Mother's Day and I was thinking about what I wanted to give all the mothers who listen to this podcast. Then I realised I have 100s of gifts for you because at the end of every podcast I ask each guest to give you all a gift. I ask: What is the one gift you would give to all the mothers in the world and why? I love this question and I love the answers even more. This is such a special episode. It's a compilation of some of the favourite gifts we've been given over the years. It features a collection of your most loved guests - Dr. Gabor Mate, Dr. Shefali, Glennon Doyle, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, Eve Rodsky, and Dr. Nicole LePera. I've got to be honest with you, I cried so many times creating this episode for you. I genuinely wish that every mother in the world could have the gift of listening to these wise kind wise words from our guests. If you want to give something special to the mothers in your life, please do share this episode with five mums. Never has there been a more important time for us mothers to realise the incredible, important and often uncelebrated job that we do. Please help me to help celebrate ourselves by sharing this. One last favour from me, as you listen to this please do take these gifts into your heart and remember this Mother's Day how incredible you are. #WEAREMOTHERKIND HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY - From Zoe + the Motherkind team As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. FREEBIE! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You' and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. Come follow Motherkind on Instagram for tips and announcements. THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS FRAUPOW PORTABLE BREAST PUMP We are grateful for this week's sponsor - Fraupow. Portable breast pumps are brilliant. They are convenient, fuss-free and allow us to get on with whatever we need to do handsfree. The Fraupow pump tucks into your bra so you can pump and go with no wires. It has 12 comfort levels and a capacity for 180 ml of milk. At a competitive price point, it is about £150 cheaper than the other leading pumps. Fraupow also offers a totally free chat live every Friday for advice with a professional mid-wife. Listeners can get 10% off the Fraupow breast pump at www.fraupow.com with the code MOTHERKIND10. Ts & Cs - MOTHERKIND10 offer code valid until the end of March, 2022. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Code only valid at www.fraupow.com. Discount applies to products only. SKILLSHARE Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/motherkind and get a one-month free trial. Go to skillshare.com/motherkind and click on the Motherkind banner or use the code MOTHERKIND at checkout.

This podcast is for anybody who spends time with children; whether they're parents, child care professionals, teachers or grandparents. It doesn't matter how old the children are – whether they're babies, toddlers, tweens, teens and anything in between, this book will help! Sarah Ockwell-Smith is one of my fave authors. Her books have helped me so much with parenting. HOW TO BE A CALM PARENT is out this week and her new book. It is part self-help book, part parenting book; aimed at parents who know that they need to be calmer to raise well adjusted, happy children, but who struggle with their own emotions and stress levels.   THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Sensate, a groundbreaking innovation in wellness technology, Sensate uses the natural power of sonic resonance to calm your body's nervous system, providing immediate relief and long-term benefits from regular use. It's a really cool pebble-shaped device that you place on your chest. It sends vibrations through your chest up into your head, sounds odd but very relaxing. Use this link to get a nice chunk of change off Sensate - £20/$25 - or use the code TONY

In this episode we dive DEEP into Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell - Smith. Our focus is on chapter 4 The Problem with Common Discipline Methods. Take a listen to hear about what isn't working in the world of discipline and what CAN work!

Welcome to this week's episode of the Motherkind podcast. Thank you for pressing play and listening. I'm so happy you are here because this episode is going to blow your mind. This conversation is transformational. That is a big statement but I really believe it. You'll want to listen to it all the way to the end. Sarah Ockwell-Smith is the mother of four children. Following the birth of her first child, she re-trained as an antenatal teacher and birth and postnatal doula. And she has since worked with 1000s of parents over the past 17 years. She is also a prolific author of 12 books, including the Gentle Sleep Book and the Gentle Eating Book. This episode might not be what you think. Sarah vulnerably and honestly shares an incredible shift that has happened to her in the past few years that has totally transformed how she sees parenting and being a parent. In this episode you'll learn about: Sarah's transformational wake-up call Why looking at your childhood is the most important thing you can do as a parent Good girl adaptation People pleasing and boundaries What gentle parenting is and isn't Our powerful exchange about the parenting advice industry Why you don't need another parenting book and what you do need I'm so grateful how honestly Sarah shares with us. Please share it with your mum-friends who you feel should hear this. Be that person empowering, uplifting and inspiring other people and help me to do that. Let's keep sharing this wisdom and get more and more of these messages out to the people who need it. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: Gentle Parenting www.gentleparenting.co.uk Blogs at www.sarahockwell-smith.com Website New book How to be a calm parent About Sarah Ockwell-Smith Sarah Ockwell-Smith is the mother of four children. She has a BSc in Psychology and worked for several years in pharmaceutical research and development. Following the birth of her first child, Sarah re-trained as an antenatal teacher and birth and postnatal doula. She has also undertaken training in hypnotherapy and psychotherapy and is a member of the British Sleep Society. Sarah specialises in gentle parenting methods and is co-founder of the Gentle Parenting website www.gentleparenting.co.uk. She also blogs at www.sarahockwell-smith.com. Sarah is the author of twelve parenting books. and frequently writes for magazines and newspapers, and is often called upon as a parenting expert for national television and radio. Sponsor - Athletic Greens My sponsor this week is a product I use every day - Athletic Greens. My motto is ‘I can only be the mother I want to be when I look after myself too' and taking Athletic Greens each morning for my health reminds me of that. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. With 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D ​AND​ 5 free travel packs​ with your first purchase.

In this episode we talk all about "Why Children Misbehave" from Chapter 1 of Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell- Smith. We take a deep dive into the psysiological and psychological triggers children experience and what we should be more cognizant of. Take a listen!Gentle Disciple: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/sarahs-book-2/Check out her amazing website and incredible reads!

Ever find yourself saying the same thing over and over to your kids? The answer isn't to yell louder, as tempting as that can be. It might be more effective to consider the true capabilities of our kids at the stages they are at, and look at whether it might be our expectations that need a slight adjustment. Once you've done that? You're a “gentle parent.” Sarah Ockwell-Smith, parenting expert and author of The Gentle Parenting Book, sums up gentle parenting in three words: empathy, understanding, and respect. But gentle parenting isn't pushover parenting. Discipline is still possible– it's just focused on lessons to be learned more than on punishments. It's about shutting off our autopilot as parents and beginning a practice of remembering that a child is a child. In this episode we discuss How to set boundaries in this new paradigm (yes, still possible) How to model the behavior we want our kids to learn How gentle parenting helps our kids learn emotional maturity sooner. Here are links to some writing on the topic that we discuss in this episode:  Sarah Ockwell-Smith: Five Steps To Effective Discipline Renee Plant for Very Well Family: What Is Gentle Parenting?  Natalia Oliver for Guidepost Montessori: A Beginner's Guide To Gentle Parenting Vicky McKeever for CNBC: This ‘gentle parenting' guru gives her tips for raising confident kids Special thanks to this month's sponsors: Athletic Greens supports your sleep quality, energy, immune system and more with just one scoop per day! Get a one-year supply of Vitamin D plus 5 free travel packs at athleticgreens.com/laughing. Daily Harvest delivers delicious harvest bowls, flatbreads, smoothies, and more built on organic fruits and vegetables. Go to dailyharvest.com/laughing to get up to $40 off your first box! Outschool's fun online classes help kids get excited about learning. To save $15 off your child's first class, go to outschool.com/toddler and use the code TODDLER. Peloton has thousands of workouts on their app for every goal, day, and mood! We're fans of the yoga, meditation, and dance cardio, but there's truly something for everyone. Learn more: onepeloton.com. Snow Days taste like the pizza bites we remember eating as kids, but without the junk! Use promo code TODDLER to save $15 off your first order at www.snowdays.com/TODDLER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most misguidedly-titled of all the episodes. The one thing that unites all the Dads in this series - or throughout history - is that we're all just giving it a go. For Dave C, being careful not to swear infront of his little ones is something he can only pass on in hindsight; for Shane, it's coming to terms with maybe being a superhero in your child's eyes. But... Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a child psychologist and author who offers some actual, refined Advice on the Advice Episode of the How To Be A Dad Podcast. How to be a Dad is sponsored by Milton, the Specialist in Baby Sterilising, dedicated to protecting babies from harmful germs thanks to their plant based hygiene products. Google 'Milton' to see their fantastic range of must-have products for any new dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 time parenting author Sarah Ockwell-Smith talks how to not pass on disordered eating to our kids, how research shows that spanking affects long term mental health, and why teenagers need to be selfish.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mother of four teenagers and author of eleven parenting books, Sarah Ockwell-Smith knows a fair bit about raising kids. Here she shares some wise advice on how to best support and raise a tween. 

When we first become parents there are tons of books and advice for us to follow in the baby years and even the toddler years. As our kids age, however, it seems that all the parenting experts start to fade away. They don't dare touch the older children until perhaps the teenage years. Yet our tweens - that delicate age around 8 to 13 - is crucial to how we will face the teenage years with our children. The challenges that can come with this age can set the stage for how we will approach potentially even more tumultuous times in adolescence, but many parents feel lost at sea as they face these years. This week I had the joy of talking to Sarah Ockwell-Smith who many of you will know for her work in infancy and toddlerhood, but who has filled the much-needed gap for us parents of tweens with her new book Between. From connection with our tweens to anxiety to social activism, we delved into some of the key areas that parents need to be aware of when it comes to parenting tweens. And as always, it comes with the humour and honesty that Sarah brings to everything she does. Sarah Ockwell-Smith: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBabyExpert Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahockwellsmithauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahockwellsmith YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sarahockwellsmith Between Book: https://www.bookdepository.com/Between-Sarah-Ockwell-Smith/9780349427775 To learn more about the Evolutionary Parenting Podcast visit https://evolutionaryparenting.com/evolutionary-parenting-podcast-2/

Raising a kid is a journey. It's our job as parents to love and support our children through it, making sure we guide without controlling and establish a deep emotional trust and connection.   This week Sarah Ockwell-Smith joins us to discuss her book BETWEEN. and her own personal experiences with her 4 children. Be sure to listen in as she tells all we need to know about those “BETWEEN” years.    Episode Highlights:                                                                                       Sarah’s book and what guided and inspired her through the process Why it's so important to be open to talking about sexuality Making sure we support our teens/tweens during important transition years and milestones Why compromise and the middle ground helps promote connection.    Connect with Sarah Ockwell-Smith: Sarah Ockwell-Smith | Website Sarah Ockwell-Smith | Books   Order Sarah’s books here for world-wide free shipping!   You can also check out my Guide to Cooperation Course here!   --   Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes.   Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here.   Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more Click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.    Follow Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

Today is a guest post from our Certified Coach, Maru, from London. She shares: If you, like me, follow a gentle and respectful parenting approach, you might be confused about whether EC is part of this or not. Two of the most popular US and UK gentle & respectful parenting guides (Sarah Ockwell Smith and Janet Lansbury) are not big fans of EC (but what I’ve found is that they have a very superficial understanding of it).  What could be more respectful than responding to your baby’s non-verbal communications? With everything happening around the world today, it’s time to become more open minded about what is normal in other cultures. Today she shares more about this very important observation: that elimination communication is THE most respectful practice of natural parenting. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/130 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

This week the hosts are joined by mom and author Sarah Ockwell-Smith. They discuss gentle parenting, why modern day parenting is in crisis, the loss of the village and the parts of motherhood they find the hardest. Alexis shares how Sarah's writing has been pivotal in helping ease the transition from 1 to 2 kids. While Amanda dives in to some of the stigmas and shame that surround gentle parenting. Sarah shocks both of the hosts when she shares the opening line she wrote in her first book. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandcosleeping/support

Pregnant with her own second baby, Katie Lowes asks Sarah Ockwell-Smith (author, “The Second Baby Book”) what growing families can anticipate the second time around.   Sarah discusses ways to reduce sibling jealousy, potential regressions from baby #1 , and the real life mom guilt.   Plus, IS there a perfect sibling age gap? Tune in to find out!   Crib Notes:    The Second Baby Book: How to Cope with Pregnancy Number Two and Create a Happy Home for Your Firstborn and New Arrival - Book by Sarah Ockwell-Smith   https://sarahockwell-smith.com/

Welcome to This Glorious Mess Little Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is. Confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises.  Expanding your family can be a huge adjustment.  If you get the chance to do it, you'll probably be asking yourself - how will I prepare baby number one? Will I need more in the bank? And how will I ever manage to find time to myself again? Our guest today, Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a mum to four, parenting expert, psychologist and author, and she has written a book all about preparing for baby number two, The Second Baby Book. So if you're lucky enough to plan your babies or are worried about your expanding family, Sarah is here to help!  And as always, we answer your listener dilemmas... how do I get my kids to settle at the same time?  LINKS  Sarah's book, Second Baby Book: how to cope with pregnancy number two and create a happy home for your firstborn and new arrival, is available now!  CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli Guest: Sarah Ockwell - Smith Producer: Elissa Ratliff & Mikayla Floriano CONTACT US Share your WTF moment by leaving us a message on 02 8999 9386. Send us an email at tgm@mamamia.com.au Looking for a community of like-minded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/   Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright?  Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant Mary Francell currently lives in Bellingham, Washington with her husband Howard. They have three grown children, Audrey, Emily & Jack. Mary holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an M.A. from the University of Wisconsin. She writes a blog called What Babies Need and administers the Biologically Normal Infant Sleep group on Facebook. IBCLC: https://iblce.org/ La Leche League: https://www.llli.org/ IGT - insufficient glandular tissue: https://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/insufficient-glandular-tissue/ Kate Detweiler: http://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/anthro/facultypages/kdetwiler/ Book - My Child Won't Eat: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/260418.My_Child_Won_t_Eat Dr. James McKenna: https://cosleeping.nd.edu/mckenna-biography/ Book - Sweet Sleep: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18773622-sweet-sleep?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=CqBDo7FqdT&rank=1 Book - Safe Infant Sleep: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44904308-safe-infant-sleep Blog - What Happened to Infant Sleep: https://whatdobabiesneed.com/what-happened-to-infant-sleep/ Expressions Lactation Services FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/expressionslactation/ LLLI Breastfeeding Support FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LLLI.Breastfeeding.Support Kelly Mom website: https://kellymom.com/ Book - Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/191632.The_Womanly_Art_of_Breastfeeding 'What Do Babies Need' website: https://whatdobabiesneed.com/ Biologically Normal Infant Sleep FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biologicallynormalinfantsleep/ Mother Baby Sleep Lab website: https://cosleeping.nd.edu/ BASIS - Baby Information Sleep Source - UK: https://www.basisonline.org.uk/ Evolutionary Parenting website: http://evolutionaryparenting.com/ Sarah Ockwell-Smith: https://sarahockwell-smith.com/ Pinky McKay: https://www.pinkymckay.com/ Untaming Contact: FB: https://www.facebook.com/Untaming-396582437559159/ IG: @untaming_podcast Twitter: @UntamingP Email: untaming.podcast@gmail.com https://anchor.fm/emily033 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to another episode of the Furnace. Firstly we'd like to honor and appreciate all the fathers and father figures out there and wish you a Happy Fathers day. We hope we see more and more good fathers coming up and making a difference. With the episode recording on Father's day of course we had to talk about all things Fatherhood and we specifically address if there's an agenda against fathers, and against black fathers specifically as that's what we have most experience with. Peter took the seat today and dealt with questions around why Christ felt it necessary to pray for forgiveness for those who crucified him when he was dying for their forgiveness anyway, and what the significance of Peter being prayed for By Christ in Luke 22 was in comparison to Judas who also ended up messing up. That was a fun Sorry Not Sorry Of course we have some hookups for you guys. Mo suggested an article on Desiring God about affirming a child's gender in a biblical manner check it out here [https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/boys-should-be-boys?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=af38884d-e8a8-402e-8317-3485466c1094&utm_content=article&utm_campaign=new+teaching](https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/boys-should-be-boys?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=af38884d-e8a8-402e-8317-3485466c1094&utm_content=article&utm_campaign=new+teaching) Pete suggested a book for new parents about baby sleeping patterns called The Gentle Sleep book, by Sarah Ockwell-Smith have a read here [https://gentlesleepbook.com/](https://gentlesleepbook.com/) And Robert suggested a YouTube worship channel called Upper room get your worship on here [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrxpO3RnaL-RbPbmB3TQCw](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCrxpO3RnaL-RbPbmB3TQCw) We hope you enjoy the episode and if you do please let us know in the comments and let your friends know by sharing, and if you don't, please let us know in the comments and let your friends know by sharing. We're big believers in the "win-win"Take care and stay blessed. Special thanks to RUDE (@itsrudeboy) for the intro and outro music. And to Calvin A Turner founder of Torra Media (facebook , @torramedia) and digital designer extraordinaire for [TheOrdinaryAmazing.com](http://theordinaryamazing.com/) logo design.

KATE (33) - Mum of one (2.5yo), a social worker and also has her own coaching business www.katepenno.com. Based in Hobart.Website - www.mygt.onlineFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mumyouvegotthispodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mum_youvegotthispodcast/All episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts & Podbean.Please like, comment, share and leave reviews on Apple Podcasts & the Facebook page to help get the messages shared far and wide xReferences;https://www.katepenno.com/https://www.instagram.com/katepenno__theinstinctguide/https://www.facebook.com/theinstinctguide/Further comments from Kate;Any specific things you’ve done or been exposed to that really helpedConnecting with a life coach/ counsellorPodcasts – changed my life since becoming a mum (So thank you for creating this one!)I also feel really aligned with;Janet Lansbury – Unruffled podcastSocial media – The Milk Meg/ Pinky McKay (Early days)Sarah Ockwell Smith, Maggie Dent, Dan Siegal (Brain developmentKey pieces of advice to other mum's struggling with the balance/ aspiring mum'sIf I had my time again/ next time;Focus on getting to know your childFigure out what kind of parent you want to beDon’t become obsessed with googling, but don’t feel ashamed in wanting to find the answers or trying to figure out motherhood.Don’t compare / drop the comparison around thinking you need to keep up with your old lifeFind someone to support you, this might be a counsellor, coach, mentor (it’s a great way to keep something for you, (as everything can come about your baby), you can do it from home, flexibly, someone you can be really hones with and vent tooBuild a support network around youKnow that everything is a life season! You will sleep again, you will spend time with your partner again, you will be able to do something for yourself againGet clear about your values and whats important to youDon’t get obsessed with what you think your child should/ shouldn’t be doing (unless it’s a health/ developmental concern then seek out appropriate care/ treatmentSometimes people don’t tell you the truth because it’s easier when it comes to sleep, that motherhood appears/ should be easy etc.

We all know that having a baby means your sleep is going to be disrupted. If anything, we probably underestimate exactly just HOW much. Understanding the biology and normal patterns of infant sleep can make the demands that life with a baby brings, just a little bit easier.This week I am joined by renowned infant sleep and gentle parenting expert, Sarah Ockwell-Smith. Whether you are currently pregnant and wanting to get prepared, or it's 3am and you're right in the depths of new parenthood, Sarah's fascinating insight, top tips and gentle reassurance will have you feeling better in one short episode!A link to purchases the 'Alpha Music' mentioned by Sarah in the showhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gentle-Sleep-Music-Babies-Ockwell-Smith/dp/B00USVGJ6A/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=alpha+music+sarah&qid=1579030744&sr=8-1A link to Sarah's Websitehttps://sarahockwell-smith.com/Support the show (https://birth-ed.co.uk/birth-ed-online-hypnobirthing-course)

When you’re pregnant with your second baby, everyone thinks you know what you’re doing but often, you don’t! Having a second baby comes with a whole new set of challenges and my guest this week has written a book which helps guide you through them. Sarah Ockwell-Smith says she isn’t keen on the ‘expert’ label but she’s written ten books about parenting so make of that what you will!The Second Baby Book has lots of advice and useful tips on navigating your second pregnancy, birth and beyond. She talks to me about how dropping your standards with your second baby can often be the key to coping – she advises trying to relax into it and trying not to feel guilty about it. (Which is easier said than done!)Find out more about Sarah’s book, check out her website and follow her on Twitter.Not Another Mummy Podcast is brought to you by me, journalist and blogger Alison Perry. I'm a mum of three and I love interviewing people on parenthood on the podcast. Go check out my other episodes and you can come chat to me on Instagram: @iamalisonperry or on Twitter: @iamalisonperryProducer: Imogen Hart, Create ProductionsMusic: Epidemic SoundArtwork: Eleanor Bowmer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah Ockwell-Smith Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a well known parenting expert and a highly regarded popular parenting author who specialises in the psychology and science of parenting, ‘gentle parenting’ and attachment theory. Born in Bedfordshire, England in 1976, Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a mother of four school aged children, three boys and one girl. Sarah lives with her family, cats and numerous ducks and chickens in a 350 year old cottage in rural Essex. After graduating with an honors degree in Psychology, specialising in child development, she embarked on a five year career in Pharmaceutical Research and Development, working with clinical trial data, until she became pregnant with her first child in 2001. After the birth of her firstborn Sarah retrained as an Antenatal Teacher, Hypnotherapist/Psychotherapist, Developmental Infant Massage Instructor and Birth and Postnatal Doula. Sarah now works as a parenting author, writer and coach, with a particular interest in child sleep. Many refer to Sarah as an Attachment Parenting expert, however Sarah herself does not like this term as she feels it may ostracize many parents from learning about more gentle parenting techniques. She prefers instead to promote ‘Gentle Parenting’, which she feels is more appealing to the mainstream with less perceived restrictions and rules. Sarah is also the co-founder of Gentle Parenting. Episode highlights How Sarah balances work with family life. Sarah's new book The Second Baby Book The limited information currently out there from birth until 3 years old How we should replace the word “jealous” with grieving in relation to elder children’s experience of a new baby arriving. Sarah suggests we need to change our expectations with second time mums – be realistic Self care as being kind to yourself Sarah's book The Gentle Eating Book from a psychology point of view (this is a discussion about behaviours - we don't cover nutrition for children specifically in this episode and Alison does not currently specialise in children's nutrition in her clinic) Sarah suggests the approach is not to change the child but to change yourself (as the parent) and your relationship with food Sarah shares her own disordered relationship with food which she relates back to her childhood. Why Sarah does not recommend praising children for eating Sarah's next book she is writing on preparing children for starting school.   Relevant links Sarah’s website, Instagram and Facebook Group Sarah’s new book The Second Baby Book is available here.   Disclaimer The information and reference guides in this podcast are intended solely for the general information for the reader/listener. The contents of this podcast are not intended to offer personal medical advice, diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. The materials contained on this podcast are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal or other professional advice on any subject matter. Alison Barker does not accept any responsibility for any loss, which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site.

You know how we all struggle to get our kids to sleep? Turns out it's because we've all been doing it wrong.Both exhausted thanks to their children refusing to go down at night, Steve and Rich invited Sarah Ockwell-Smith - renowned parenting author and mother of four - onto the podcast to discuss her extensive scientific research into the art of getting babies to sleep.After a long chat about lighting, sound, sociology, evolution, physics and everything in between, both Steve and Rich are still reeling from her many revelations… For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith, discusses her new book “GENTLE DISCIPLINE: Using Emotional Connection – Not Punishment – to Raise Confident, Capable Kids”. www.GentleParenting.co.uk

Sarah Ockwell-Smith, author of Gentle Discipline. Topic: Using emotional connection-not punishment—to raise confident, capable kids Issues: Why children misbehave and how they learn; the problems with popular discipline methods; coping with unwanted opinions and advice; coping with common behavioral issues like ignoring and refusing to so something; dealing with your own anger triggers, guilt, and […] The post Gentle Discipline + Creating a Compelling Personal Statement appeared first on Mr. Dad.

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Randi Zinn, author of Going Beyond Mom: How To Activate Your Mind, Body & Business After Baby, shares tips for establishing life “Beyond Mom.” Spotlight on Moms features Sarah Ockwell-Smith, author of Gentle Discipline. Christopher Taylor, author and creator of Back to Basics: Tayoloring Your Teen for Success, shares tips for communicating with your teen. Strength and conditioning coach, Sarah Wells, shares tips for exercising through pregnancy. Marital and family law attorney, Stacy Beaulieu-Fawcett, shares tips for protecting children when facing divorce.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sarah Ockwell-Smith is the mother of four children and a highly regarded parenting expert whose work and expertise has been featured in major media including BBC News Magazine, WebMD, Buzzfeed, as well as national television and radio. She has a BSc in Psychology and has also undertaken training in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy. A member of the British Sleep Society, Sarah specializes in gentle parenting methods as well as the science and psychology of parenting. She is co-founder of the GentleParenting website (www.gentleparenting.co.uk) and writes a popular parenting blog at sarahockwell-smith.com. “That’s the beauty of Ockwell-Smith’s guidance: she’s low on judgment and high on helpful insights into why your kid can go from angel to monster in 10 seconds flat. But what’s truly thought-provoking is Ockwell-Smith’s view that most common discipline methods don’t work. This is a handbook for end-of-their-rope parents looking for a fresh approach to discipline.” —BookPage If you do a quick google search of “discipline” relative to children in the news, you’ll see recent studies show that punishment such as spanking has no benefits, and can lead to negative outcomes such as aggression, social issues, and mental health problems. Conventional approaches to discipline such as rewards & praise, punishment for bad behavior, etc. often don’t work and can even lead to more frustration, resentment, and power struggles at home and in the classroom. In her new release GENTLE DISCIPLINE: Using Emotional Connection – Not Punishment – to Raise Confident, Capable Kids (On Sale August 29, 2017), popular parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith helps parents (and educators) first understand why children misbehave so they can then address the root of the problem, and how to respond in a way that is effective, gentle, and conscious (view the complete press kit here for more info & suggested talking points). Among other things, Ockwell-Smith is available to discuss: · The science of why and how children behave and learn, including common psychological and physiological behavior triggers to look for; · Why modern-day methods in childcare and education, such as motivating kids to do better or punishing bad behavior, are often off the mark and ultimately ineffective; · How to overcome our own parenting demons and manage our emotions, particularly anger and rage; · Why low self-esteem might be the root of your child’s undesirable behavior and how to help. Gentle Discipline focuses upon teaching and learning – for both the child and the guardian – in a compassionate, respectful, and mindful way. Whether looking to explore how discipline methods are often at odds with the way our children’s brains develop, how best to reinforce gentle discipline at home when school discipline tends to undermine parent efforts, or coping strategies for dealing with parenting anger, frustration, or despair, Sarah Ockwell-Smith can address it all.

Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a mother of four children, founder of the parenting website GentleParentingInternational.com and author of eight parenting books, including the upcoming release Gentle Discipline. What you’ll learn in this podcast: How to effectively discipline your children for a peaceful, harmonious family life How to raise kids who will be emotionally intelligent, confident and independent How to control your temper and reduce yelling in the household

Fundraising Contest! Go to our social media posts for details! Whining, biting, hitting, kicking, and screaming? What to do and how to discipline? Author, expert, and mom of 4, Sarah Ockwell-Smith is here to help.Y'all, the newborn honeymoon stage is wearing off, and we’re figuring out how to be this new and improved version of our family while juggling life and not completely losing our marbles. No surprise. I'm exhausted and a tad overwhelmed. Almost 4 year-old Big Sis is incredibly loving and patient with her baby sister's needs and colic wails. (Seriously. She's crushing it). But I’m having hard time mustering up the energy to parent my eldest as patiently as I have in the past. Parent coach, author, and mother of 4 Sarah Ockwell-Smith gives me skills to make home life easier, a reality check about my expectations, and advice from her brand new book GENTLE DISCIPLINE: Using Emotional Connection – Not Punishment – to Raise Confident, Capable Kids (August 29, 2017). After listening to this episode, you better believe I'm marking my calendar for 2030. Listen to the episode to find out why.Join Atomic Moms in supporting the youngest affected by Hurricane Harvey. Go to: Crowdrise.com/atomicmoms. Your gift will go directly to Save the Children's work there. I promise I did my homework.Show Notes: AtomicMoms.comLove hearing from you on social media!