Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children
Lael Stone & Dr. Marion Rose
This is a beautifully written, deeply grounded guide for parents who want to raise emotionally resilient, empathetic children without relying on punitive discipline. Drawing from trauma-informed practice, the latest neuroscience, and decades of experience in emotional support work, Lael Stone and Dr. Marion Rose offer a heartfelt and practical approach to parenting that centres connection, healing, and compassion. The book weaves together real-life stories, tools for emotional regulation, and insights into the parent–child relationship.
Why It’s Included:
Few books reflect our community’s values as closely as this one. Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children places emotional safety and secure attachment at the heart of parenting. It acknowledges parents' own wounds, invites reflection, and offers gentle pathways toward parenting with more presence, attunement, and healing. There’s a strong emphasis on validating children’s emotions, holding space without shame or punishment, and working through difficult behaviours with understanding instead of control.
Who It’s For:
Ideal for parents of children from toddlerhood through the school years — especially those seeking to break intergenerational patterns or parent differently from how they were raised. It’s also a powerful read for educators, caregivers, and professionals supporting families in a gentle, emotionally aware framework.
“In a world which seems to pit adults against children, this book shows we can work with our children towards a common goal. Respecting the developing brain, the book looks at what children need from their adults to grow and thrive, without fear of shame or punishment. ”
Further Reading:
Parenting for a Peaceful World by Robin Grille
The Gentle Parenting Book by Sarah Ockwell-Smith
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura Markham
