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Sarah Ockwell-Smith

    Sarah Ockwell-Smith is an author and coach specializing in parenting and child sleep. With a deep interest in child development and psychology, her work draws upon her extensive background and training in psychology and parent coaching. She writes to support and inform parents on how best to understand and nurture their children through key developmental stages. Her approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and practical guidance designed to help families build stronger connections.

    The Gentle Eating Book
    ToddlerCalm
    Babycalm(tm): A Guide for Parents on Sleep Techniques, Feeding Schedules, and Bonding with Your New Baby
    BabyCalm
    Gentle Discipline
    The Gentle Parenting Book
    • 2025
    • 2024

      The new book from parenting expert and mother of four Sarah Ockwell-Smith, How to Raise a Teen is an essential guide for parents struggling to navigate the tricky teenage years.

      How to Raise a Teen
    • 2023

      For too long, parenting has been viewed as a battle. The Gentle Parenting Book offers a much-needed balanced approach to raising happy, confident and respectful children

      The Gentle Parenting Book
    • 2023

      In this timely book, bestselling author and parenting expert Sarah Ockwell- Smith blends childcare history, sociology, psychology and current affairs to raise awareness of childism - the unconscious discrimination of children in our world - and why it impacts everybody.

      Because I Said So
    • 2022

      A guide to child psychology and development for parents of 0-5-year-olds

      Beginnings
    • 2022

      How to Be a Calm Parent

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.1(46)Add rating

      Learn to control your anger, lose the guilt and tame the stress, for more peaceful and enjoyable parenting.

      How to Be a Calm Parent
    • 2021

      Between

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.1(44)Add rating

      Sarah Ockwell-Smith uses a blend of the biology, psychology and sociology of adolescence as the basis for practical parenting advice that you can use to help your child through the transition from childhood to adulthood

      Between
    • 2020

      The Starting School Book

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.8(21)Add rating

      An indispensable guide for parents whose children are about to start, or have recently started school.

      The Starting School Book
    • 2018

      Ready, Set, Go!

      • 191 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      A calmer, simpler approach to potty training If you're like most parents, you're probably feeling pretty nervous about potty training. But don't worry, help is on the way. This supportive guide provides step-by-step advice for a compassionate and emotionally aware process—one that focuses on positive connection rather than relying on gimmicks, pressure, or rewards (which usually backfire). Topics include: * Signs your child is ready, and how to begin * Preparing your child emotionally * Tips for coping when away from home * Advice for handling accidents and setbacks * Practical stories and tips from parents Written by popular parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith, creator of Gentle Parenting, this is the only book you'll need to guide your child through this developmental milestone--without trauma, drama and tears (for child and parents alike!).

      Ready, Set, Go!