Here's how I define Parenting Peacefully ...

“Being mindfully, and calmly connected with our children  and ourselves, we are confident in the knowledge that we are becoming the Mum we want to be” – Tarryn Hunt

What Does it Mean to "Parent Peacefully"?

When I ask the mums I work with, here’s how they describe it:

• "One who is present in the moment." – Alex

• "Providing a calm, safe, and loving home where external influences don't intrude. Giving our children the confidence to know they are valued and strong enough to stand up for what they believe in, without simply following the crowd. And for us mums, finding peace of mind in knowing our children feel this security as they step into the wider, sometimes scary world." – Kelly

• "Making time every single day to have long, completely child-focused moments with each child—and ensuring they go to bed at regular, EARLY bedtimes!" – Tana

• "Starting fresh every day, holding no grudges, and letting go of parent guilt." – Sinead

Finding Your Version of Peaceful Parenting

Parenting peacefully isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention. Throughout my books, courses, and parent coaching programmes, I help parents develop practical, tailored strategies to navigate the challenges of modern parenting:

• Feeling overwhelmed

• Lack of time, or low energy and patience

• Mental and physical exhaustion or sleep deprivation

• Struggles with switching off, or neglecting your own self care and sense of identity

• Balancing work and family commitments

• Navigating sibling rivalry, or handling difficult behaviours

• Financial stresses

• The ever-present guilt we carry, and social expectations

We’re not meant to tackle it all perfectly. But we can create a parenting style that works for you, one that brings more calm, connection, and clarity into your family life.

Take a moment to reflect:

• What qualities do you think are essential for parenting peacefully?

• How would you define peaceful parenting in your own words?

• What’s the most important goal you have as a parent?

Your definition of peaceful parenting becomes your destination. Without a clear destination, we drift—reacting to the moment rather than moving toward long-term goals. But when you define what you’re aiming for, you set a direction for yourself and your family.

Let’s Connect

I’d love to hear from you! What does parenting peacefully mean to you? 

What challenges or barriers are you facing as you try to get there?

Feel free to share your thoughts with me in the comments or connect directly. Together, we can explore what parenting peacefully might look like for you and your family.