Return to Wisdom Beyond Gentle Parenting: What Actually Works Part 2 with Lael Stone
In this soulful and deeply insightful episode (part 2), Keshia sits down once again with parenting educator, speaker, author, and emotional awareness advocate Lael Stone. With her signature calm wisdom, Lael explores how we, as parents, can navigate our children's emotional worlds without falling into perfectionism or panic about “getting it all right.”
Together, they unravel complex layers around trauma, resilience, sibling rivalry, boundaries, attachment styles, and emotional literacy, equipping parents with genuinely usable insight for family life.
About Lael
Lael is a renowned parenting educator, emotional-awareness expert, childbirth doula, and author of two books, including her latest Own Your Story. She is also the co-creator of Woodland Primary, a play-based and emotionally intelligent school on a Victorian farm. As a mother of three adult children, Lael’s work spans education, parenting, trauma-informed connection, and adult self-healing.
You can find Lael at https://laelstone.com.au/, on IG @laelstone
Laels Offerings
The Journey - 8 month Mentorship with Lael Stone. This is all about going deeper within to explore your imprints, stories, and blocks, so you can step towards living your best life. It is for professional and personal development. Starts Feb 2026 https://laelstone.com.au/mentorship/
Thriving as Parents and Partners Webinar. This live webinar is happening on 26th November but will be available to purchase after. In it we will guide you from overwhelm to understanding, from conflict to connection, and from going it alone to building your family team. Perfect for couples who are in the thick of parenting and are needing some guidance and support and tools to explore. https://laelstone.com.au/event/thriving-as-parents-and-partners-online-november-2025/
Own Your Story - my new book. Understanding your past to create your future. Looks at our Imprints and beliefs and patterns to help us live a more authentic life. Available all major book stores and on Audible.
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