Helping busy/overwhelmed moms reclaim their sanity, balance motherhood, herself-care & and to unapologetically grow. New episodes drop every Thursday. Email your questions to: [email protected]
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Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More
Hunter Clarke-Fields
How do you raise kind, confident kids without losing your cool? How do you manage kids’ behavior, help them regulate their big emotions, AND stay grounded? Mindful Parenting is here to help. I’m Hunter Clarke-Fields, former yelling, frustrated mom. Dealing with my anger drove me to find practical, compassionate parenting strategies to regulate emotions as well as mindfulness to bring peace to the chaos at home. In each refreshingly honest episode you’ll come away knowing that you have permis ...
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Help Anxious Kids - Anna Housley Juster
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47:27Do you have a child who worries? Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with Anna Housley-Juster, a licensed child and adolescent mental health clinician, about her book 'How to Train Your Amygdala.' They discuss the increasing prevalence of anxiety in children and practical tools for managing anxiety. The conversation highlights the significance of validatin…
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How To Talk To Our Girls - Cathy Cassani Adams
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56:18Girls are struggling and they need us to support them. How do we do that? By talking to them. In this episode, Hunter talks to Cathy Adams about the need for parents to build trusting relationships with their children. They discuss the complexities of parenting teenage girls, emphasizing the importance of open communication, emotional intelligence,…
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The Joy of Slower Learning - Leslie Martino
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54:12Are you going too fast? In this conversation, Hunter Clarke-Fields and Leslie Martino talk about education, learning, and the importance of slowing down in both parenting and homeschooling.They delve into the challenges and fears that parents face in the homeschooling journey, the benefits of interest-based learning, and the need for intentionality…
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How To Play For Connection - Dr. Tina Byson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent
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59:28Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with Tina Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent about their book, 'The Way of Play,' which emphasizes the importance of play in child development and mental health. They talk about various strategies for play, the significance of presence and timing, the role of attachment, and specific techniques like 'thinking out loud' and…
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Exclamation Point Kids - Jess Trayser [Different Brains, Amazing Kids Series 3]
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49:16Do you have a kid who experiences emotions and behaviors intensely? In this conversation, Jess Trayser and Hunter Clarke-Fields explore the complexities of parenting children who have intense emotions and behaviors. We discuss the importance of understanding these children's experiences, the need for validation and empathy, and the challenges paren…
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In this episode, we tackle a relatable parenting challenge: how to respond when a 4-year-old defies boundaries and creates conflict with an older sibling. We explore practical strategies for handling these moments with empathy, including modeling kind responses, setting clear expectations, and using positive reinforcement. Learn how to foster coope…
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When Your Kid Has Autism - Kari Baker [Different Brains, Amazing Kids Series 2]
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52:37Kari Baker shares her experience of raising a son with autism and the challenges she faced. She discusses her son's early signs of being neurodivergent and the initial shock and grief she felt upon learning about her son's condition. Find out how she moved to acceptance and helping others find resources for neurodivergent kids ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-F…
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Hunter Clarke-Fields
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Misconceptions About ADHD Kids - Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart [Different Brains, Amazing Kids Series 1]
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52:55Do you have an ADHD kid? Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart about ADHD, addressing common misconceptions, the nature of the disorder as a dysregulation issue, and the historical context of ADHD diagnoses. They discuss the cultural perceptions of ADHD, the impact of educational systems on children with ADHD, and effective paren…
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How to Be Nicer to Yourself - Dr Diana Hill [Stress & How To Cope Series 3]
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47:17Hunter talks to Dr. Diana Hill about the profound significance of self-compassion in the journey of raising children. With each shared story and insightful reflection, listeners are gently guided towards a deeper appreciation for the power of self-kindness amidst the chaos of parenting. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host M…
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Heal Your Trauma - Dr. Frank Anderson [Stress & How To Cope Series 2]
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54:57Chances are you may have some trauma from your childhood and you’ll do everything in your power not to pass it on to your children. You already know at some level that “every time we lose it, kids lose their safe parent.” So how do we heal our trauma? Hunter talks to world-renowned trauma expert Dr. Frank Anderson. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunte…
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Q&A #1: Should I help on the playground?
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15:15In this Q&A episode of the Mindful Parenting podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields discusses how to balance support and independence during children’s playtime. She highlights the importance of free, outdoor, and risky play for building confidence, emotional regulation, and mental health, while offering practical tips for encouraging independence without h…
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Permission To Be Human - Hunter Clarke-Fields [Stress & How To Cope Series 1] [522]
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49:19What is Mindful Parenting? Hunter talks to Dena Farash about the importance of being present, self-compassion, and effective communication in parenting. Hunter emphasizes that parents are human and will make mistakes, and that it's crucial to model emotional intelligence for children. The conversation also addresses the challenges of reactivity, th…
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Discover the Mindful Parenting Podcast's top five episodes of 2024, packed with expert insights and practical tools for parenting with compassion and connection. Wendy Snyder shares three strategies to replace punishment with guidance, Dr. Gabor Maté discusses building strong parental bonds to combat peer influence, and Dr. Robyn Silverman offers s…
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Relisten: How to be a Happier Parent - KJ Dell’Antonia (153)
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59:05Find yourself constantly irritable? Wish that you could enjoy parenthood more? That’s the place my guest, author KJ Dell’Antonia found herself in. So she set out to find the answers to frustrating struggles like chores, discipline, screen time, and more. Join in on this fun conversation about how to get through the toughest parts of parenting and f…
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From Conflict to Cooperation - Marcus Aurelius Higgs [520]
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53:50What is autonomy supportive parenting, and why does it help with your kid? Hunter talks to Marcus Aurelius Higgs about the mistakes we often make communicating with our kids and how to instead empower kids and support their growth. They cover practical examples and strategies for dealing with challenging behaviors and communication issues. ABOUT HU…
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Be a Securely Attached Couple - Dr. Stan Tatkin [519]
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51:09Does your couple relationship have a shared sense of purpose and vision? Hunter talks with Dr. Stan Tatkin about the importance of creating agreements within the relationship to avoid conflict and make things fair. They also explore the different attachment styles and how they can impact relationships. Tatkin provides practical exercises, such as t…
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Relisten: [Mindful Parenting Coaching] How Do You Share Your Calm? (419)
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54:40Brittany is a mama who wants to respond with empathy and stay attuned to her 3-year-old son, but how do you do that in overstimulating or triggering moments? She’s heard the advice to “share your calm,” but HOW? Hunter coaches Brittany through the things that it actually takes to regulate our feelings in the face of a fiery toddler. ABOUT HUNTER CL…
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Love and Limits For Littles- Rebecca Hershberg, PhD. [518]
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52:22Decades of research demonstrate that healthy parenting— the kind that leads to healthy, well-adjusted children—involves two important dimensions, otherwise known as the “L words”: limits (i.e., structure, rules) and love. But how do we do that with the little ones? Dr. Rebecca Hershberg comes back on the podcast to talk about how to hold boundaries…
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What To Do About Phones - Joey Odom [Kid's Health Series 4]
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1:04:00We’re now 17 years into a life with smart phones and it has had profound impacts on kids and parents. What are some of those affects and how can we create some boundaries around phones to protect mental health? Hunter talks about our relationship with phones and practical ways to address technology with Joey Odom ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter …
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Relisten: Help Your Child Learn - Peter Gray (373)
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1:05:12Many of us are confused about what to do about our kid’s education. Should they go to a local school? A private school? Homeschool? I brought renowned expert Peter Gray on so that we could talk about how kids learn and what kind of education best supports their healthy development. Find out what you should (and should not) do to help your child hav…
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Kids Healthy Eating (and Vibes) - Jill Castle [Kid's Health Series 3]
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54:47We want our kids to be healthy and eat well, but how do we do that? What if your child is larger or smaller than other kids? Hunter talks to Jill Castle about the healthy middle path of both creating acceptance and a “good vibe” at mealtimes, while holding boundaries and providing structure around feeding kids. – In this episode of the Mindful Pare…
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I want to share another great podcast that I know you will love—this is my interview on the ‘Make Some Noise’ Podcast with Andrea Owen. In this episode we talk about strategies for parents struggling with overwhelm and about “reparenting.” If you like this episode, go find more at Make Some Noise. Okay, let’s get to it. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: …
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Western AND Holistic Health for Your Child - Dr. Joel 'Gator' Warsh [Kid's Health Series 2]
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54:50What should we parents be doing to keep our kids healthy? Dr. Joel ‘Gator’ Walsh tells us that sometimes parents come to the pediatrician too much and are too quick to ask for antibiotics when our kids are sick. Hunter and Joel talk about balancing western medicine with holistic medicine approaches for our children’s health. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIE…
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Relisten: How To Handle Bedtime [On-Air Coaching] - Hunter Clarke-Fields (202)
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57:47Brooke has been struggling with bedtime. As that time rolls around she’s exhausted, her daughter’s exhausted and everyone is struggling. How do you set limits without using threats? How does she get her own needs for some down time met too? In this special on-air coaching episode, learn Mindful Parenting tools for peaceful bedtimes. ABOUT HUNTER CL…
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Outdoor Adventures for Happier Kids - Drs Pooja Tandon & Danette Glassy [Kid's Health Series 1]
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51:51Dr. Danette Glassy and Dr. Pooja Tandon discuss the importance of getting kids outdoors in nature. They highlight the benefits of outdoor play for children's health and development. The doctors address the challenges parents face in getting their kids outdoors, such as screen time and safety concerns, and provide practical tips for overcoming these…
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High Achiever to Anxious Mom - Leonie Akhidenor [513]
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57:48Were you raised to be a high-achieving, straight-A kind of kid? If so, like Hunter’s podcast guest, Leonie Akhidenor, it may correlate with anxious times as a parent—wanting to get it all “right.” Hunter and Leonie talk about how childhood experiences impact our mental states, couple dynamics and more in this wide-ranging episode. ABOUT HUNTER CLAR…
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Relisten: Raising Good Humans Every Day - Hunter interviewed by Carla Naumburg
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51:20My new book is about 50 simple ways to press pause, stay present, and connect with your kids because it’s the little things we do each day that can make all the difference in raising kind, confident, and conscientious kids. But with the daily rush, we busy parents need effective tools quickly and easily—that’s what Raising Good Humans Every Day is …
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Emotional Labor - Rose Hackman [512]
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57:35Moms are feeling the unspoken expectation that she is on-call for the emotional well-being of everyone in the family 24 hours a day. What is that? It’s called “emotional labor” and it’s commonly unfairly distributed in a family. Hunter talks to Rose Hackman about her book, Emotional Labor, and how we can even the scales. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS:…
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Understanding Toddlers & Preschoolers - Dr. Tovah Klein [511]
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55:07What makes a child succeed…or wander into an unfulfilled adulthood? New research indicates that the seeds for adult success are often planted in the toddler years, ages 2-5. Dr. Tovah Klein cracks the preschooler code, revealing what you can do to help your toddler grow into a fulfilled child and adult—including how to handle bedtime and sibling fi…
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Relisten: Dr. Dan Siegel - The Yes Brain
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42:26Hunter talks to Dr. Dan Siegel about The Yes Brain. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Learning the importance of a “yes” brain - receptive, present, and open versus the reactivity and rigidity of the “no” brain. 2. We can build resilience in our children by teaching kids what it feels like to be in the “yes” brain mode and widen thei…
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What Boys Need - Ruth Whippman [510]
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54:02Do boys have different needs from girls? How do you raise a successful boy in a culture that pushes boys into the constraints of traditional masculinity? Hunter talks to Ruth Whippman, author of BoyMom, about boys’ relative immaturity and how parents can make problems worse (or better) by the way they parent them. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter…
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Polyvagal Parenting Strategies - Yshai Boussi [509]
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58:18Find out what is Polyvagal theory and how it can help you and your child go from shut down and dysregulated to calm, connected, and joyful. Yshai Boussi talks to Hunter about the 3 nervous system states as well as how to balance mental health with things like chores! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Pod…
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Self-Care Awareness: How to Be a Calm Mommy Feat. Brittany "Hunni B"
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1:07:51On today’s episode Special guest Brittany aka Hunni B. is back! This time we are chatting about self-care, the difficulties we experience as moms and how moms can transform their self-care routines. Brittany is the creator and founder of her amazing brand Calm Mommy. Calm Mommy provides products to help keep moms stress free. Her mission is to help…
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Relisten: [On-Air Coaching ] When Your Partner Wants to Punish [508]
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52:07Mindful 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 …
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Shame Resilience - Andrea Owen [507]
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53:10We all have shame but we don’t talk about it. And it can drive our behavior to change on a dime, so how do we deal with it? How does shame affect our parenting? Hunter talks to life coach Andrea Owen about how to become shame resilient and how to help our kids avoid being driven by shame. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host…
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Relisten: [Mindful Parenting Coaching ] When Your Partner Wants to Punish
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52:07Mindful 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 …
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How to Talk to Kids About Politics - Lindsey Cormack [506]
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42:03In the United States we are in the middle of a heated presidential election and our kids are going to hear about it. How should we talk to them about politics? Hunter talks to Lindsey Cormack, Author of “How to Raise a Citizen,” about how to talk about government and politics in an age-appropriate manner. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-F…
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[Mindful Parenting Podcast Friends] Seed & Sew: How Our Coping Mechanisms in Childhood Show Up in Our Parenthood with Dr. Gabor Mate
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44:33In this episode, Alyssa interviews renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Mate. They dive into his bestselling book, "The Myth of Normal" and discuss how coping mechanisms from our childhood show up later in our parenthood. They also discussed toxic culture, and what exactly is "trauma"? Why is it widespread and yet so misunderstood? An…
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Self-Care Awareness: How to Treat Your Body Well
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38:31Happy Self-Care Awareness Month! On today’s episode Fitness Enthusiast Christian Price is sharing her personaljourney with fitness and wellness, practical tips to help moms make exercise, and healthy eating simple and practical. Follow Christian for more encouraging fitness and wellness content on… Instagram: fitmama.20.22 TikTok: fitmama.20.22…
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Help Your Kid Stop Freaking Out - Carla Naumburg [505]
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53:49What do we do when kids are having a hard time and seem to just “freak out?” We nonchalantly drop Carla Naumburg’s new book, “How to Stop Freaking Out” on the coffee table and walk away. Carla comes on to talk about this book and how parents can best support our kids when they freak out. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host …
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How To Deal with Back-To-School Stress - Dr. Ayesha Suneja-Seymour [504]
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54:55Back-to-school season can bring a lot of stress to parents and kids! Sometimes we get in a feedback loop—their stress makes us anxious, then our anxiety makes them more scared. Yikes! Dr. Ayesha Suneja-Seymour helps us process the stress through mindfulness—sharing what to do when rumination gets to be too much. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter C…
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Relisten: Talking to Tweens About Sex - Amy Lang [503]
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1:01:29How do we talk to tweens about sex?? I invited Amy Lang back to the Mindful Mama Podcast to tell us how to approach subjects like gender, bodies, puberty, consent, relationships, and so much more. We talk about how to approach these conversations and how they will protect our kids. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindfu…
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Your Kid’s Gross Motor Development - Dr. Emily Heisey and Dr. Matt Otteman [502]
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50:02Are you worried about your child hitting their milestones? Kids’ gross motor development can be a haze of worry for parents. Hunter talks to Dr. Emily Heisey and Dr. Matt Otteman about how to help kids, what shoes to wear, how to place your baby and more. You’ll find out what common baby toy is a big Don’t. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke…
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Congrats! You’re Having a Teen - Dr. Ken Ginsburg [501]
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55:07Most people profoundly misunderstand the teen years and the myths around teens hurt both parents and kids. Learn what toxic beliefs to let go of and how to position yourself as a guide for the best possible outcomes for your child. Hunter talks to Dr. Ken Ginsburg about how to parent teens. Learn how to approach homework! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS…
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Today Sheilah is sharing her top 3 favorite energy boosters for Moms. Motherhood can be draining so it’s important that moms have healthy energy boosters that can help us when we feel drained. Follow Keep Your Cool Mama on… Instagram @KeepYourCoolMama Facebook @KeepYourCoolMama YouTube @keepyourcoolmama TikTok @keepyourcoolmama Contact Email: keepy…
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Relisten: How to Discipline - Hunter Clarke-Fields [500]
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33:45Hunter talks about How To Discipline. Studies show that spanking, yelling, and threatening are all ineffective parenting tools — causing more resistance in your children. So what do we do? How do we regulate our children's behavior? How do we discipline today’s kids? In this episode, I talk all about discipline — what it means, what it doesn’t mean…
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Mindfulness for Personal Healing - Marisela B. Gomez, MD [499]
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57:59Every day, in every interaction, we are transmitting energy to those around us—our kids, our family, our friends take on a bit of what we are giving. So how can we transform the energy of anxiety, hurt, frustration and more so that we can add more peace into our lives? Hunter talks to Marisela B. Gomez about the power of mindfulness and self care t…
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5 Self-Care Practices for Moms During the School Year.
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30:46A new school year has begun or about to begin for a lot of our children. In this episode Sheilah is sharing the importance of self-care and 5 quick self-care practices for moms during the school year. If you enjoy this episode, please share this episode with another mom you care about. Leave a review on Apple Podcast & subscribe on all platforms. F…
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Relisten: Dan Siegel- The Science of Presence [498]
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1:01:48How does mindfulness work to help us feel physically healthier and happier? How can we take advantage of all that mindfulness has to offer? Researcher and best-selling author, Dr. Dan Siegel comes back on the Mindful Mama Podcast. He talks about how “parental presence” has been shown to be the key to optimizing the chance of your child having a lif…
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