Beyond Busy How to be a Calm Parent with Sarah Ockwell-Smith
Mar 31, 2022
Join Sarah Ockwell-Smith, a leading parenting expert and bestselling author of gentle parenting books, as she shares her insights on becoming a calmer parent. She discusses the misconception that calmness is fixed and emphasizes that anyone can improve their parenting approach. Sarah also outlines her 'Peaceful Pentagon' for self-kindness, highlighting essentials like sleep and nature. Plus, she addresses the damaging culture of busyness and how to set boundaries. Get ready for practical tips that promote both personal well-being and better parenting!
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Forced Pause Led To Real Change
- Sarah describes being diagnosed with cancer as the trigger that forced her to stop using busyness to cope with stress.
- Lockdown then gave her the space to recover and write the personal book about becoming calmer.
Calmness Is A Learnable Skill
- Sarah rejects the idea that calmness is a fixed trait and says anyone can become calmer with practice.
- She acknowledges privilege and constraints but insists improvement is possible for most parents.
Messing Up Can Help Kids Learn Repair
- Messing up doesn't erase previous good parenting and can be a vital learning moment for children.
- The 'holler and heal' (rupture and repair) cycle teaches children how to repair relationships when adults apologize.
