The Gentle Discipline Book
Sarah Ockwell-Smith
2017
This book offers respectful, effective strategies for guiding behaviour in toddlers and young children — without shouting, punishments, or rewards. Sarah Ockwell-Smith explains how to handle tantrums, defiance, aggression, and boundary-pushing with empathy, age-appropriate expectations, and calm consistency.
Why It’s Included:
Discipline is often misunderstood — but this book reclaims it as a way to teach, not punish. It supports our belief that children deserve to be understood, not controlled, and that long-term outcomes matter more than short-term obedience.
Who It’s For:
Recommended for parents of children from toddlerhood to early primary school age. Also useful for parenting educators, gentle discipline advocates, and professionals looking for an alternative to behaviourist models.
“Discipline means To Teach not To Punish. Once you understand that, this book becomes your guide to helping your child navigate life with kindness and support, not punishment and shame.”
Further Reading:
The Gentle Parenting Book – Sarah Ockwell-Smith
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen – Faber & Mazlish
