Sarah Smith Books

Gentle Parenting is mainstream, accessible and backed by science. It is parenting with empathy, respect, understanding and boundaries. In The Gentle Parenting Book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith provides a trustworthy combination of 'what to expect' type information and gentle parenting solutions to the most common challenges faced by parents of young children. Sarah addresses a wide variety of topics including: coping with crying babies; introducing solid foods and creating healthy eating habits; potty training; starting nursery; starting school; coping with homework; coping with bullying; sibling rivalry; tantrums; whining; sulking; aggressive behaviour and much more. In addition the book provides much needed comprehensive information on how to change to a more gentle parenting style for those parents who may have previously been using a more authoritarian style.

Broken Beauty is a journey of the author's mother, called Beauty, and her journey through the world of Alzheimer's. But the book's sole focus isn't on death, loss, or devastation

Set against the backdrop of 1912 America, a young white concert pianist embarks on a journey to uncover her family's hidden racial identity after suspecting her grandfather may be black. As she travels on a grand ship, her quest for truth becomes perilous when disaster strikes. The narrative explores themes of identity, race, and the complexities of family ties, revealing a more nuanced America than she ever imagined. Ultimately, she must confront the realities that challenge her understanding of herself and her loved ones.

In this true story, the names of the living have been changed to protect the innocent. Those dead can't hit back.At the age of fourteen I became addicted to amphetamine and for the next twenty years took up to 100 tablets a day. Drugs led me into a bizarre life of crime and lunacy. As my addiction took its toll I fell from being a wealthy playboy with everything money could buy to living in the Salvation Army Missions, ending up on the streets with the winos for over five years. Why did all this happen to me? Looking at young children today I wonder if some of them are just a few years away from a similar roller coaster hell-ride. What distinguishes them from the others, the normal children?

Do you want to raise a well-behaved, happy child but feel that common forms of discipline used today, which focus on rewarding, excluding or punishing children, don't work for your family? In The Gentle Discipline Book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith debunks many commonly held beliefs about punishment and motivation, and provides an alternative approach that will empower you to discipline your child in an effective way and with respect. Gentle discipline is not about mollycoddling your child or being a pushover - it means understanding your child, having realistic expectations of them, and responding to their misbehaviour appropriately. It focuses on teaching and learning, not punishment or rewarding. In her trademark practical style, Sarah offers solutions for coping with the most common discipline challenges, including: - whining and sulking - aggressive and destructive behaviour - not listening and refusal to do things - rudeness and backchat - sibling rivalry - lying - swearing - low self-esteem and a lack of self-confidence The advice is appropriate to a wide range of ages, from toddler to teenager, and, if you have been using more traditional form of discipline, it will give you the tools - and the confidence - to change to a more mindful approach.

The protagonist grapples with unresolved feelings for Wes Paulsen, who abruptly left her after a blissful relationship. Devastated, she channels her pain into her art, leading to a successful career. Just as she begins to move on, Wes reappears on the anniversary of their first meeting, determined to rekindle their romance. Faced with his efforts to win her back, she struggles between her hardened heart and lingering love, questioning whether she can truly resist him this time.

A collection of new and traditional nursery rhymes.

The Gentle Sleep Book offers gentle, no-tears, sleep solutions for exhausted parents of newborns to five-year-olds.

Having a second baby is often a vastly different experience from the first, yet the unique challenges it presents are frequently overlooked. In this insightful guide, Sarah Ockwell-Smith helps parents navigate the journey of expanding their family, offering practical tips and a reassuring tone. The book addresses essential questions, starting with when to add another child, and delves into the specific issues surrounding a second pregnancy and birth. It covers common concerns about sibling dynamics, including how to prepare your firstborn for the arrival of a new sibling, and provides strategies for managing the practicalities of life with two young children. Drawing from her own experiences and those of other parents, Ockwell-Smith discusses the emotional landscape parents may encounter. The guide also incorporates scientific insights on topics like child spacing and the differences between first and second births. With a blend of practicality and encouragement, this book equips parents with the knowledge and confidence to embrace the challenges ahead, fostering a sense of excitement for their growing family.

Since losing both of her parents, fifteen-year-old Katie can see and talk to ghosts, which makes her a loner until fellow student Law sees her drawing of a historic house and together they seek a treasure rumored to be hidden there by illegal slave-traders.