Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More

Hunter talks to Mike Domitrz about Let's Talk About Sex.Mike Domitrz is founder and Executive Director of The DATE SAFE Project, the nation’s leading organization for creating healthier dating environments and raising awareness on issues surrounding sexual assault.Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Parents are one of the greatest violators of children’s healthy boundaries. 2. What NOT to say when talking to your child about dating. 3. The conversation you most fear is the one you most need to have.Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!)ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter talks to Jessica Lahey about The Gift of Failure.It feels like we’re under pressure from the world to have everything go as well for our kids as possible. We want them to “succeed,” so we direct them on what to do and how to do …everything! What’s the problem with this? Jessica Lahey, teacher and author of “The Gift of Failure,” explains how this parenting style actually undermines kids success and autonomy. This episode is chock full of tips on how to communicate with our kids and with their teachers!Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Highly directive parenting styles undermine children’s learning 2. Extrinsic motivators (reward and punishment) are “a disaster” 3. Kids should be “owning” their homeworkJessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She teaches high school English and writing in a drug rehab for adolescents.Website:www.jessicalahey.comSocial Media Links:https://twitter.com/jesslaheyHunter talks about How To Reclaim Your Time.Are you in “time poverty”? Chances are, yes. Everywhere I look I see people rushing and stressed. We all want more hours in the day. Sometimes it’s the wealthiest families who have the least time. It’s time to fight back against the culture of “busy.” In this episode I give you 8 tips for reclaiming your time and your life.Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Women have far less leisure time than men, and it affects our lives for the worse 2. Saying “No” means say “yes” to more ease, less stress 3. We can make our time our most valuable resourceFan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!)ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter talks to Anna Seewald about Help Children Master Their Emotions.Children need to master their emotions. How can we, as parents, create emotional safety for them to express their feelings without fear? How can we listen to their feelings, validate, show empathy and help kids to feel empowered to solve their own problems?Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Coaching our children through dealing with their emotions may be the #1 best way to help them in life. 2. Why detachment and not taking things so personally can change everything 3. Children have 6 basic emotional needs that we need to look out for.Anna Seewald is the founder of Authentic Parenting. She is a speaker, author, podcaster and a parent educator.The Authentic Parenting Conference is a one day event that brings together conscious moms and dads who want to raise emotionally healthy children.It’s on Saturday, May 18, 2019 held at picaresque Rutgers University Inn & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey.The main focus of the event is two fold: becoming calm, present and connected, so that you can listen to your child's big feelings (other session topics include self-care, mindfulness, compassion, motherhood, loss, triggers, emotions, trauma).Our Keynote speaker is beloved author, parent educator and thought leader, Dr. Laura Markham! Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura MarkhamWith fun, interactive, group activities, role plays, panel discussions, public art making and amazing keynote delivery, this event will nourish your soul, feed your mind and uplift your spirit!To learn more and get your ticket, please visit: https://authenticparenting.com/conferenceFor the Mindful Mama Tribe, we can offer a special PROMO CODE: mindfulmama and attendees will receive $25 off a single ticket.Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!)ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter talks to Lauren Golden about Create Work-Life Balance.It feels like women are being pulled between two polarizing points. First, we’re told to “lean in” and put our all our energy into work to get ahead. Then, we’re guilted for not being the perfect stay-at-home mom with Pinterest-board worthy crafts. Where’s the middle path? In this episode, I talk to Lauren Golden, author and leader of The Free Mama Movement about the elusive work-life balance and what a third path might look like.Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Balance: the whole idea isn’t perfection, it’s to not fall over 2. Busy is a choice and we have to take ownership over our choices 3. We can have it all, but we have to stop trying to do it allLauren Golden, leader of The Free Mama Movement and #1 International Bestselling Author, is on a mission to ensure no mother ever has to choose between family and finances.Check out thefreemamamovement.com for more information.Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!)ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter talks about How To Reclaim Your Time.Are you in “time poverty”? Chances are, yes. Everywhere I look I see people rushing and stressed. We all want more hours in the day. Sometimes it’s the wealthiest families who have the least time. It’s time to fight back against the culture of “busy.” In this episode I give you 8 tips for reclaiming your time and your life.Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Women have far less leisure time than men, and it affects our lives for the worse 2. Saying “No” means say “yes” to more ease, less stress 3. We can make our time our most valuable resourceFan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!)ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter talks to Amy Lang about Talking to Kids About Sexuality.How do we talk to our kids about their bodies and sex?!? This topic is SO important, not just for their emotional well-being, but also their safety as they grow. So I brought on Amy Lang from Birds and Bees and Kids to help us bite the bullet and have these vital conversations with our kids. Plus, she shares a TON of great resources that you should have on your bookshelf!Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Don’t avoid talking to kids about their bodies and sex. This is your job. 2. Don’t wait until your child asks the questions. Start talking about things early. 3. Informed kids are make better decisions and are safer from abuse.Since 2005, Amy Lang has helped 1000's of parents learn how to talk with their children about sexuality, love and relationships. She takes the STING out of the birds & bees talks!Website:www.birdsandbeesandkids.comSocial Media LinksTW: BirdsAndBees FB: /BirdsBeesKidsFan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!)Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter talks about How To Deal with MIL Challenges.Does your mother-in-law interfere with your parenting? Does she buy your child too many gifts that you just don’t want? My Mindful Parenting student Amy has been dealing with all that and more with her live-in mother-in-law. What’s more, she doesn’t even speak the same language?Listen in as she gets advice on: How to get her needs met How to change her thinking about her MIL What do do about all those toys Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindfulness mentor, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, creator of the Mindful Parenting course, and author of the upcoming book, Raising Good Humans. She helps smart, thoughtful moms bring more calm into their daily lives and cooperation in their families. Hunter has over twenty years of experience in meditation and yoga practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide. She is the mother of two active daughters, who challenge her everyday to hone her craft! Learn more about Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter talks to Denaye Barahona about Simplify in the Family.Do you ever feel like your stuff is stressing you out? Well, you’re right. Our stuff is taking a toll on our mental health and on our parenting. Today’s guest, Denaye Barahona of Simple Families, will help you start to get a handle on the clutter. Hear how she got rid of 90% of her closet! Get inspired to simplify for you and for your children.Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Research shows that clutter causes stress and anxiety in adults 2. The question to ask to know whether it should stay or go 3. Overwhelm and too much stuff impacts our parenting for the worseDenaye Barahona is a loving wife, mama of two and host of the Simple Families podcast where it’s all about living well by developing a healthy relationship with yourself, your family, and your home. Find out more about Denaye at https://www.simplefamilies.com/Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!)ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter talks to Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney about Simplify in a Colorful Way.I had just gone out on a date night with my husband Bill a few years ago, and I talked to my new(ish) neighbor and friend about it the next day. She looked so put together, and I’d felt like a boring old mom on my date. I had been simplifying, but I was frustrated with my clothes. Turns out, she was able to REALLY help me, and I was there for the birth of a whole new thing.Takeaways: Knowing “your” colors makes simplifying, shopping, and getting dressed way easier  Our clothing can add to our confidence or deplete it Fewer options makes life easier, so we can focus on what’s really important. Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney is founder and CEO of Color Guru where she helps women discover their ideal color palette to highlight their natural beauty and simplify their wardrobes. Jeannie is also the creator and teacher of the "Create Your Colorful Capsule Wardrobe" online course. She lives in colorful Arden, Delaware with her husband and two daughters.Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!)ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wishing you done the dark days of winter? Do you feel exhausted and stuck in a rut? Hunter talks to recurring guest, Carla Naumburg, about skillful ways to feel grounded and content even when winter feels like it’s lasting forever.Find out more about Carla Naumburg - her books, Parenting In the Present Moment and Ready, Set, Breathe, more of her writing, and how to work with her at CarlaNaumburg.com.Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!)ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices