The Calm Parent Book
Sarah Ockwell-Smith
This compassionate, insightful guide helps parents understand and soothe their own emotional responses and triggers. It offers practical tools for becoming a calmer, more regulated parent, while exploring topics like stress, childhood wounds, self-care, and realistic expectations — all rooted in a gentle, connection-based framework. By addressing the parent’s own healing and growth, it empowers families to move toward more peaceful, connected relationships.
Why It’s Included:
We believe calm parenting begins with self-awareness, self-compassion, and a willingness to grow — not striving for perfection. This book supports parents in modeling emotional regulation, breaking generational cycles, and creating a home environment built on trust and understanding. It’s a deeply supportive resource that aligns beautifully with our values of gentle, responsive parenting.
Who It’s For:
A powerful and reassuring read for all parents, especially those who feel overwhelmed, easily triggered, or stuck in reactive patterns. Also valuable for therapists, parent coaches, and anyone supporting families through emotionally challenging or transitional seasons.
“I love how this book gently reminds us that calm parenting isn’t about always being serene — it’s about learning to pause, repair, and reconnect with both ourselves and our children. It invites us to meet our own imperfections with grace, so we can show up more fully and kindly for our families. This book feels like a warm, steady companion on the lifelong journey of parenting.”
Further Reading
The Whole-Brain Child — Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids — Dr. Laura Markham
Parenting from the Inside Out — Daniel J. Siegel & Mary Hartzell
Good Inside — Dr. Becky Kennedy
