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"Raising Good Humans" Parenting Mindfully While Caring for Yourself
What does it mean to practice mindfulness, and how does it apply to parenting? This episode will answer those questions, along with how our kids can trigger us and why putting our needs first actually helps our kids. Join us to learn more!
"Raising Good Humans" Parenting Mindfully While Caring for Yourself Show Highlights:
- An overview of Hunter’s book, Raising Good Humans
- Hunter’s personal experience as a struggling parent
- No one chooses to be a reactive parent.
- Understanding your “habit energies” and practicing “the pause”
- The best thing you can give your kids: a happy, stable, steady parent
- “Am I tired or hungry?”
- The best parenting is to model big feelings for your child.
- Understanding mindfulness
- Being present with someone is the best gift.
- Hunter’s tips for parents who want to be mindful: Take intentional time for breathing, a slow walk, and learn from available resources.
- Learning to slow down and be aware.
- An overview of the Mindful Mama Podcast, going strong since 2013!
- Hopeful messages from Hunter
About Hunter Clarke-Fields
Hunter Clarke-Fields, the “Mindful Mama Mentor,” is a dynamic speaker who captivates audiences on TV and in front of thousands worldwide. From a self-proclaimed “yeller” as a parent, Hunter transformed her approach and wrote about her learnings in the bestselling book, Raising Good Humans. She created the highly-acclaimed Mindful Parenting Teacher Training program and Mindful Parenting Course and hosts the popular Mindful Mama Podcast. Hunter’s mission is to inspire and guide kids and caregivers toward mindful, compassionate living.
Resources:
Connect with Hunter Clarke-Fields: Website, Instagram, YouTube/podcast, Raising Good Humans book, Mindful Parenting Teacher Training program, and Mindful Parenting Course.
Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov
Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to better support people for whom they provide services.
Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!
Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.
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