Gentle Discipline, Using Emotional Connection-Not Punishment-to Raise Confident, Capable KidsThis book by Sarah Ockwell-Smith focuses on parenting based on loving rather than being permissive. The author emphases the importance of active listening, spending quality time together and building empathy. The book by a popular parenting expert is based on research in child development, psychology and neuroscience. Parents should not make a child ashamed of a behaviour or become afraid of it. They sho. Sign in to read more..