Sarah Ockwell-Smith

Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a well known parenting expert and popular childcare author who writes about the psychology and science of parenting. Specialising in ‘gentle parenting’ (she is often credited as being the founder of the movement) and childism (the unconscious discrimination of children in society), she's authored 15 books which have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold over half a million copies.

Sarah is a mother of four young adults. After graduating with an honours degree in Psychology; she embarked on a career in Pharmaceutical Research and Development. After she became pregnant with her first child, Sarah retrained as an Antenatal Teacher, Hypnotherapist, Infant Massage Instructor and Doula. Since 2005, she has worked with thousands of families, providing expert advice and support. Sarah is the resident tween & teen expert for the parenting site GoodtoKnow. Her latest book ‘How to Raise a Teen‘ was published in July 2024.

Website: sarahockwell-smith.com

Instagram: @sarahockwellsmith

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/sarahockwellsmith/