Mindful Parenting: Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting & Raising Kind, Confident Kids
446 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 321 ratingsBestselling author of Raising Good Humans and Mindful Parenting Course creator Hunter Clarke-Fields shares interviews, inspiration, and coaching. Mindful Parenting is about becoming a less irritable, calmer, and more joyful parent. We know that you cannot give what you do not have. And when you are thriving, when you have calm and peace within—then you can give it to your children. Learn about Mindful Parenting and get inspired! https://www.mindfulmamamentor.com/
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Relisten: How To Transform Triggers - Dr. Lynyetta Willis [462]
April 04, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutesKids do and say things all the time that trigger intense feelings in us parents. Then we’re often yelling, shaming, or blaming. Where do these intergenerational dramas come from? How can we transform these triggers? In this episode, I talk to psychologist Dr. Lynyetta Willis about all this and more so that we can move on to healing and empowerment. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling ...
Help Kids Process Trauma & Difficulties - Nicole Porter [461]
April 02, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutesWhen your child goes through a difficult time, how can art help them through that experience? What if it’s something truly scary or even traumatic? Hunter talks to Nicole Porter, creator of the Emerald Sketch about how to help kids through traumatic & difficult events and how to support their emotional regulation. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and...
Relisten: Why We Should Delay Kid’s Screen Time - Dr. Meghan Owenz [460]
March 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourIn this podcast episode, I talk to Dr. Meghan Owenz, the author of the book, Spoiled Right: Delaying Screens and Giving Children What They Really Need. Dr. Owenz explains why screens should be avoided for children under 5 and are actually necessary (to an extent) for older kids. We talk about finding a balance, using her S.P.O.I.L. method, and tools that can be used to reclaim some of the time our kids are dedicating to their screens. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the h...
Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up - Dr. Ellen Braaten [459]
March 26, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutesIs your child smart, but not very motivated? Do you have trouble getting them to do well in school or work hard on the field? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ellen Braaten, child psychologist and associate professor at Harvard Medical School about how to motivate kids—and you may be very surprised by her answers! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “...
Relisten: How To Handle Tantrums - Dr. Laura Markham [458]
March 21, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourYou have a child and they are starting to defy you and say, “no.” What do you do? There’s so much conflicting advice out there and pressure to have a well-behaved child, but what is the best way to handle misbehavior and raise healthy, happy kids? In this episode, the big-mama of peaceful parenting, Dr. Laura Markham shares the fundamentals of how to do this in three basic steps. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), globa...
Mom Enough - Rachel Marie Martin [457]
March 19, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutesDo you remember that you are enough? Moms struggle with anxieties, insecurities, imperfections, and guilt. How do we embrace our imperfections? How do we deal with feelings of failure, loneliness? Hunter talks to Rachel Marie Martin about her book, “Mom Enough,” full of love letters to struggling moms. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Go...
Relisten: Soulful Simplicity - Courtney Carver [456]
March 14, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutesDo you feel overwhelmed with all of your stuff and responsibilities? Then this interview with Courtney Carver, author of Soulful Simplicity is a must-listen. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Our lives of too much -- too much stuff, too much busyness, etc. -take us away from what is really important and can even lead to stress-related disease. 2. Changes don’t have to happen overnight. But we can start to take steps in the direction of more freedom and less stress. Courtney mod...
Modern Puberty Explained - Cara Natterson, MD and Vanessa Kroll Bennett [455]
March 12, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutesKids are starting puberty these days earlier than ever before—with the average age of onset at 8-9 in girls and 9-10 for boys! This means that we want to start thinking about those tricky conversations earlier than later. How DO we talk about kid’s bodily and hormonal changes? Cara Natterson, pediatrician, and Vanessa Kroll, puberty educator come on the podcast to talk about their new book, “This Is So Awkward.” ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting P...
Relisten: How To Promote Independence - Lenore Skenazy [454]
March 07, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourDo your kids have the opportunity to be independent? Many of us have become so fearful of the world around us, we have drastically limited our children's ability to grow their independence. In this episode, I talk to Lenore Skenazy, author of Free Range Kids about her Let Grow Movement and why allowing our kids to explore their independence is so important for their development and self-esteem. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% p...
How to Decrease Drama with Your ADHD Teen - Ann Coleman [453]
March 05, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutesAnn Coleman had a teen son who was struggling on multiple fronts: ADHD, depression, drugs, and rages. How to deal with that? She talks first of how she messed up by “putting the hammer down,” the effects that had, and how acknowledging emotions was the first step to dialing down the drama and creating a loving relationship. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good H...
Relisten: How To Heal the Mother Wound - Bethany Webster [452]
February 29, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutesWhy is it such a commonly held belief that the more you self-sacrifice, the better of a mother, wife, and person you are? Where did this notion even come from? Why do women feel badly when we set boundaries or take care of our needs? If you’re looking to understand some of the deeper causes of our struggles as women, check out this podcast episode. In this episode I talk to Bethany Webster, author of “Discovering the Inner Mother,” about our inherited cultural beliefs, how the Mother wound af...
Behavior Mysteries Solved - Robert Sapolsky [451]
February 27, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutesWhy do we behave the way we do? Why do our children behave the way they do? Many of the factors are well beyond our control. Hunter talks to Robert Sapolsky, professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” about stress, individualist vs. collectivist cultures, displacement aggression, and how the frontal cortex development affects parents and parenting. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful P...
Relisten: Shame-Proof Your Parenting Mercedes Samudio [450]
February 22, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutesWe have all experienced the judgmental looks and unsolicited advice from others about our parenting. Why does our society shame parents, who are simply trying their best to raise children? Today, I talk with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and bestselling author of Shame-Proof Parenting: Find your unique parenting voice, feel empowered, and raise whole, healthy children, about the toxicity of shaming, the effects on our kids, and how we can shield ourselves agains...
[Mindful Parenting Coaching]: When You’re Stretched Thin [449]
February 20, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutesElisabeth has a 9 year old daughter and she’s struggling with her reactivity and moving away from controlling her daughter and into coaching her. In this session, she discovers what her North Star is and how her day-to-day life and feeling super stretched thin is holding her back from making the changes she wants to make. Listen for the tool Hunter offers for her to talk to her husband about making the household duties fairer! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mind...
Relisten: Fear Not - Iyanla Vanzant [448]
February 15, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutesMany of us are living with anxiety during the life disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. But some fear is healthy and some is not. It’s smart for us to stay home, wash our hands (a LOT), and boost our immune systems, but what about when fear leads us to obsess? I invited Iyanla Vanzant, author and star of “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” back to the Mindful Mama podcast to talk about how to take care of fear. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0...
Dealing With Loss - Kris Carr [447]
February 13, 2024 06:00 - 51 minutesYou don’t want to talk about grief. You’d rather watch a show or go for a walk, but it’s an inevitable fact of life that we all have to deal with the loss of our loved ones. If you are dealing with grief, then you’ll appreciate Kris Carr’s new book, “I’m Not a Mourning Person,” and our conversation about loss—whether it be the dissolving of a relationship, the end of a job, or another unexpected transition. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcas...
Relisten: Mothering Your Daughter Mindfully - Dr. Michelle Deering [446]
February 08, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutesNoone needs to tell the mother of a daughter that their relationship comes with it’s fair share of unique challenges, but why is this? Join me as I talk to Dr. Michelle Deering, author of What Mothers Never Tell Their Daughters, about the complexities of a mother/daughter relationship and how we can best navigate the challenges, while appreciating the unique bond that comes with raising a daughter. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0....
When Moms Get Depressed - Dr. Judith Joseph [445]
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutesMajor depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting more than 8% of American adults each year, and a lot of parents. What leads to a depressive episode in parents? How can we ward it off? Dr. Judith Joseph share the 4 most important steps to prevent depression and more. Listen to the end for what to ask when interviewing a therapist! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestsell...
Relisten: How To Prevent Troubled Teen Years - Aaron Huey [444]
February 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourWe all just want our kids to be happy and healthy, right? How do we protect them and prepare them for the world? How do we make sure that they don’t face troubled teen years that may follow them into adulthood? Aaron Huey, founder of Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center and host of parenting podcast "Beyond Risk and Back,” shares with us the reasons why kids make “bad choices” and gives us strategies for raising our kids to thrive in the world. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke...
Help Your Stresssed Child Thrive - Stephanie Krauss [443]
January 30, 2024 06:00 - 59 minutesKids are growing up in a world that has unprecedented challenges and stressors. In a world with school shootings, a climate crisis, and racial and identity unrest, how do we help our children? Stephanie Krauss talks to Hunter for this episode, saying that “kids today are surviving and thriving all at once.” What do kids REALLY need? Find out inside this episode. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number ...
Relisten: Befriend the Voice In Your Head - Ethan Kross [442]
January 25, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourHave you ever wondered why we have an inner voice? Today, I talk to Ethan Kross, an award-winning psychologist and author of the national bestseller, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. In our conversation, we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of having an inner voice. He also shares some tools on how to harness your inner voice to combat anxiety, improve physical and mental health, and deepen your relationships with others. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunt...
Scripts for Setting Boundaries - Dr. Robyn Silverman [441]
January 23, 2024 06:00 - 56 minutesHow do you set boundaries when your kids are fighting or hitting? What exactly do you say to hold those boundaries around screentime? I talk to Dr. Robyn Silverman, child development specialist and author of “How to Talk to Kids About Anything” about setting boundaries with kids. You’ll get scripts for all of these things plus how to use calm-down tools AND the most important “golden script” our kids need to hear. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting...
Relisten: [Mindful Parenting Coaching ] When Your Partner Wants to Punish [440]
January 18, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutesMindful Parenting member Katie has been working on skillful responses to her three year-old, but her husband disagrees with her responses. He is worried that without “consequences” their child won’t have any disincentive to stop the bad behavior. What do they do? In this special on-air coaching session, Hunter talks Katie through how to respond to these difficult situations—with her child and her partner! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcas...
How to Stay Grounded When Your Kid is Screaming - Ed Center [439]
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutesWhen your kid is getting aggressive, how do you stay calm? Ed Center shares his story of being stuck between the authoritarian habits of his upbringing and learning new gentle parenting techniques that weren’t working when things got tough. He shares the tools for how to make that vital space to choose a response rather than be reactive. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “...
Relisten: How To Reduce Toddler Tantrums - Rebecca Hershberg [438]
January 11, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourTantrums are maddening, stressful, and exhausting for everyone involved. What can you do to keep your cool and help your child calm down? Rebecca Hershberg, child psychologist and mother of two shares with us the science of development and the art of managing your child’s tantrums. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,”...
Live Event: How To Stop Yelling - Hunter Clarke-Fields [437]
January 09, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourHow do you really calm your reactivity? Over the past two years, Hunter has spoken internationally on how to stop yelling. In this episode, you’ll hear the audio from one of her live talks around the world and find out exactly what it takes to calm that parenting frustration. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindf...
Relisten: Non-Violent Communication for Parents - Sunaina and Matt Marquez [436]
January 04, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourHarsh words and raised voices rarely lead to a positive outcome. In this episode, I talk to Matt and Sunaina Marquez, founders of The Happy Wanders Club, about communicating using Nonviolent Communication. With Nonviolent Communication (NVC) we learn to hear our own deeper needs and those of others. Through its emphasis on deep listening—to ourselves as well as others—NVC helps us to have compassion and speak to one another on a deeper level. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields ...
3 Ways to Shift Out of Punishment - Wendy Snyder [435]
January 02, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutesYou may not want to punish your child for a number of reasons: you don’t want them to hate you, guilt, and escalating chaos to name a few…but how do you do it? Wendy Snyder comes back on the podcast to talk about 3 ways to make that shift, plus she gives us an easy tip for what to do instead of threats! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising G...
Best Of - Top 5 Episodes of 2023 [434]
December 26, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes2023 has been an amazing year on the podcast! What were the most-downloaded episodes? We will count them down from number 5 to number 1 on this episode with clips from each one. You’ll hear parts of these top 5 episodes: Conscious Parenting Roadmap - Dr. Shefali [390] [Mindful Parenting Coaching] How to Hold Space for Big Emotions [384] Mindfulness For Busy Parents - Shonda Moralis [383] How to help ADHD Kids - Seth Perler [386] How To Handle Boys & Aggression - Tosha Schore [392] If yo...
Best Of - Top 5 Episodes of 2023 {434]
December 26, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes2023 has been an amazing year on the podcast! What were the most-downloaded episodes? We will count them down from number 5 to number 1 on this episode with clips from each one. You’ll hear parts of these top 5 episodes: Conscious Parenting Roadmap - Dr. Shefali [390] [Mindful Parenting Coaching] How to Hold Space for Big Emotions [384] Mindfulness For Busy Parents - Shonda Moralis [383] How to help ADHD Kids - Seth Perler [386] How To Handle Boys & Aggression - Tosha Schore [392] If yo...
[Mindfulness For Kids 12] Watching Your Child Sleep
December 21, 2023 06:00 - 11 minutesJoin Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choice...
Can We Control Our Kids? - Oren Jay Sofer [433]
December 19, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutesWhat happens when a meditation teacher gets frustrated with his toddler? Hunter talks to Oren J. Sofer, meditation teacher and author of the new book, “Your Heart Was Made For This,” about his life with a toddler as well as how we can cultivate qualities like courage, patience, even play through meditation practice. You can buy his book here! www.orenjaysofer.com/your-heart If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway...
[Mindfulness For Kids 11] Mountain
December 14, 2023 06:00 - 8 minutesJoin Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choice...
Less Reactive, More Present Mindful Parenting - Hunter Clarke-Fields [432]
December 12, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutesMindfulness is such a buzz word these days, so what exactly is Mindful Parenting and how do we do it? In a special reverse-interview Hunter talks to Lynn Weller about mindfulness and how it has benefited her and the families she works with, as well as how mindfulness is not enough, and ways we can teach mindfulness to kids. If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device,...
[Mindful Parenting Coaching] Cleanup Boundaries & “You’re Not My Boss!” [431]
December 07, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutesWhat do you do when your kids won’t clean up? How about when you follow the advice of parenting coaches and it still doesn’t work? Brandy talks to Hunter about her 3 year-old and her 6-year old being defiant about cleaning up. They talk about how to respond to “You’re not my boss!” You may be surprised at the advice! If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post i...
How To Simplify, Make Space, and Increase Happiness - Diane Boden [430]
December 05, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutesDo you feel stressed by your clutter? There may be good reason for that! Hunter talks to Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Moms podcast about how simplifying our lives can create more space and freedom and less stress for both ourselves and our kids. Learn how we process our feelings while processing our stuff and get vital tips to get started. If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you li...
[Mindfulness For Kids 10] Sports & Performance
November 30, 2023 06:00 - 9 minutesJoin Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choice...
Mindfulness & Attachment Styles - Josh Korda [429]
November 28, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutesOur brains develop in relationship with our caregivers. In fact, we parents are instrumental in shaping and forming our children’s working models of the world. This is at the heart of attachment styles. Yet a lot can interfere with a healthy model. I talk with Buddhist pastor Josh Korda about how we can change our own—and our child’s—attachment style. If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of y...
[Mindfulness For Kids 9] Sounds
November 23, 2023 06:00 - 7 minutesJoin Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choice...
Get Back to the Earth With Your Kids - Jill Winger [428]
November 21, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutesDo you feel like with your busy family life, sometimes you’d like to just go back to the way we used to live? Slower, more intentional, closer to the earth? That’s what this week’s conversation is all about. I talk to Jill Winger, host of the “Old Fashioned On Purpose” podcast about how we can slow down and become more grounded through our everyday activities. If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screen...
[Mindfulness For Kids 8] Lake Stillness
November 16, 2023 06:00 - 8 minutesJoin Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choice...
[Mindful Parenting Coaching] How To Hold Boundaries With a Toddler [427]
November 14, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutesWhat do you do with a toddler who is starting to test boundaries by throwing food? How do you handle the meltdown in the store? In this special On-Air coaching episode, I walk Amber, mom of a toddler and a newborn on how to set boundaries kindly without being permissive. If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @mindfu...
[Mindfulness For Kids 7] Grounding - Feeling Feet
November 09, 2023 06:00 - 5 minutesJoin Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Learn more about your ad choice...
How Do We Prevent Anxiety in Kids? - Laura Morton [426]
November 07, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourKid’s anxiety has reached epidemic proportions, with absenteeism due to mental health on the rise. Our kids are more anxious than ever. What do we do about it? How do we prevent it? I talk to Laura Norton, the mom behind the documentary film, "Anxious Nation." This conversation offers families a beacon of hope, understanding, and actionable measures to take in your home. If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Ta...
The Science of Less-Stress Parenting - Dr Cara Goodwin [425]
October 31, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutesThere is a lag time between the research on parenting and parents getting that research. What does science tell us about parenting? I talk to Dr. Cara Goodwin, clinical psychologist, about what the research says about topics like parental stress, perfectionism, even how to handle lying in kids. This is a must-listen episode! If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device...
[Mindfulness For Kids 6] Self-Compassion for Mistakes
October 26, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutesJoin Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy....
Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns & Defiance - Alyssa Blask-Campbell [424]
October 24, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutesSmall humans can have some BIG emotions! How do we navigate tantrums, meltdowns, and defiance and actually raise emotionally intelligent kids? Alyssa Blask Campbell returns to the Mindful Mama Podcast to discuss her new book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @mindfulmamamentor. Have ...
[Mindfulness For Kids 5] Ocean Breathing
October 19, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutesJoin Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy....
Essentials of Child Brain Development - Greer Kirshenbaum, Ph.D [423]
October 17, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutesWhat does a child’s developing brain need from us as parents? What can we do to support kids' emotional regulation and mental health? Neuroscientist and doula, Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum talks to us about what children need for their brain development. Spoiler alert: time outs and isolation do not help and can cause problems later! If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your devi...
[Mindfulness For Kids 4] Cloud Visualization
October 12, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutesJoin Hunter Clarke-Fields and Dr. Christopher Willard in this special series of mindfulness practices for kids! Mindfulness offers kids a powerful tool for managing the pressures of school, peer relationships, and the increasing digital distractions, ultimately promoting their overall emotional intelligence and promoting a healthier, more balanced approach to life. Get more resources to bring mindfulness into your family life at https://mindfulmamamentor.com/ Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy....