Gentle Discipline by Sarah Ockwell-Smith
As seen in the New York Times -- a practical guide that presents an alternative to shouting, shaming, and blaming--to give kids the skills they need to grow and thrive Discipline is an essential part of raising happy and successful kids, but as more and more parents are discovering, conventional approaches often don't work, and can even lead to more frustration, resentment, power struggles, and shame. Enter Sarah Ockwell-Smith, a popular parenting expert who believes there's a better way. Citing the latest research in child development, psychology and neuroscience, Gentle Discipline debunks common myths about punishments, rewards, the naughty chair, and more, and presents practical, connection-based techniques that really work--and that bring parents and kids closer together instead of driving then apart. Topics include: Setting--and enforcing--boundaries and limits with compassion and respectFocusing on connection and positivity instead of negative consequences
Working with teachers and other caregivers
Breaking the cycle of shaming and blaming Filled with ideas to try today, Gentle Discipline helps parents of toddlers as well as school-age kids embrace a new, more enlightened way to help kids listen, learn and grow.
Sarah Ockwell-Smith is the mother of four sons and daughters. She holds a BSc in Psychology & has worked in Pharmaceutical Research and Development for numerous years. Sarah retrained as a Paediatric Homeopath, Antenatal Teacher, and Birth and Postnatal Doula after the birth of her first child. She's also received certifications in Infant Massage, Hypnotherapy, and Psychotherapy. Sarah is the co-founder of the GentleParenting website (www.gentleparenting.co.uk), which specializes on gentle parenting techniques.
Sarah is the author of BabyCalm, ToddlerCalm, The Gentle Sleep Book, The Gentle Parenting Book, and The Gentle Discipline Book, and publishes a parenting blog (www.sarahockwell-smith.com) that is read by 3 million parents each year. She is a regular contributor to publications and newspapers, as well as a parenting expert on national television and radio.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780143131892 |
| ISBN 10 | 0143131893 |
| Title | Gentle Discipline |
| Author | Sarah Ockwell-Smith |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2017-08-29 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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