Episode 51: Gentle Parenting & Neoliberalism with Sarah Ockwell-Smith

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Episode 51
Have you ever stopped to consider that maybe our society discriminates against children? Together with gentle parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith, we unpack this concept of childism and explore the urgent need for empathy, respect, and understanding in raising our children.
We also talk all about the importance of changing the political as well as our personal behaviours if we want to elevate to change our parenting for the better. Sarah talks us through how neoliberalism is affecting parenting and the government's alarming tendency to prioritise the creation of efficient employees over children's welfare. We also talk about the importance of recognising children's legal rights, the outdated education system in England, and how to break harmful generational parenting cycles.
Last but not least, Sarah shares her son's journey with ADHD the challenges encountered, the societal pressures faced, and the transformative power of empathy, structure, and an apology.
Click her for a link to Sarah's Ockwell Smith's book: Because I Said So!

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1. Episode 51: Gentle Parenting & Neoliberalism with Sarah Ockwell-Smith (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Childism and Gentle Parenting (00:00:06)

3. Outdated Education System and Implications (00:14:27)

4. Neoliberalism's Impact on Childcare and Education (00:21:43)

5. Parenting and ADHD (00:34:01)