Best Anya Kamenetz Podcasts (2024)

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Relisten: Simplify with Montessori at Home - Jeanne-Marie Paynel [472] 55:51

1d ago55:51

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What do Jeff Bezos, Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs, and Anne Frank have in common? They were all educated in the Montessori system. The Montessori approach to children has been time-tested to be incredibly effective. Want to learn more about how to bring a taste of Montessori into your home? You’ll learn how with today’s podcast guest, Jeanne-Marie Paynel, o…

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Holding Boundaries with Toddlers - Janet Lansbury [471] 1:07:13

3h ago1:07:13

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Toddlers behavior can be incredibly frustrating and confounding. How do we hold boundaries with a toddler? In this episode, Hunter talks to Janet Lansbury, creator of the Unruffled podcast about how to separate from a clingy toddler and how to handle a toddler hitting their sibling. Learn about being the “calm leader” and setting limits with confid…

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Relisten: Emotional Regulation for Kids & Parents - Mona Delahooke [470] 56:35

4d ago56:35

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We want our children to be able to regulate their emotions, but how do we teach them how? How do we know if a child is deliberately testing their boundaries versus having a fight-flight-freeze stress response? If you’ve wondered about these things, you’re in luck because in this Mindful Mama Podcast episode I talk to Mona Delahooke, author of Brain…

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Fewer Conflicts & Drama The Danish Way - Iben Sandahl [469] 53:07

11d ago53:07

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Would you like to avoid conflicts and drama with your kids? You might want to explore the principles of the Danish Way of Parenting. In this episode, Hunter talks to Iben Sandahl about shifts in mindset about trust, play, ultimatums, and how to reframe things for your child. Let’s learn from the “happiest country on earth!” ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIEL…

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Relisten: Self-Care for Overwhelmed Parents - Elisha Beach [468] 1:09:23

12d ago1:09:23

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A few years ago, Elisha Beach chose to put out the REAL picture of motherhood: she’s sitting on the toilet, nursing her child. A few days later, a news channel was calling her. She used this sudden platform, to be honest about the difficulties of being a stay-at-home-parent and help other moms carve out some sanity in the midst of the craziness. In…

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Handling Highly Sensitive Kids (& Parents!) - Emma Lauer [467] 53:27

13d ago53:27

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Do you have a highly sensitive child? Are you a highly sensitive adult? If so, you may be dealing with a LOT of intense emotions. High sensitivity can be a gift, but it also requires some coping skills to handle the big feelings. Hunter talks to Emma Lauer about tools to help the HSPs. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mi…

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Relisten: How To Have More Responsible Kids- Casey O'Roarty [466] 1:01:56

23d ago1:01:56

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What happens when a parenting coach of teens looks back on her early years? In this episode you’ll hear Casey O’Roarty share her early parenting regrets and her real-world wisdom about how to handle our relationships with our children—at every age. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podc…

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[Mindful Parenting Coaching] What To Do With an Aggressive Son [465] 54:38

20d ago54:38

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Samantha is parenting five kids in a blended family in Montana. She’s challenged by her 10-year-old son’s aggressive behavior. Hunter coaches her on asking what her son needs, how to regulate emotions, how to respond to his hostile conduct, and more. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% po…

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Relisten: How to Teach Body Safety - Missy Gryder [464] 51:19

30d ago51:19

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** Trigger Warning** How do we talk to our kids about body safety? It’s not easy! Oftentimes, we can miss out on these most important of conversations because they are so difficult. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to Dr. Missy Gryder who developed the Body Safety Box. Hear her talk about the importance of this and how it might be the num…

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How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change - Anya Kamenetz [463] 45:09

28d ago45:09

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How do we talk to kids about climate change? As the weather gets more extreme with fires and floods, our own fears mount. And our kids have more awareness than we realize. I talk to journalist Anya Kamenetz about what age to say what to our kids about climate. We also discuss positive ways to take action. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-F…

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Relisten: How To Transform Triggers - Dr. Lynyetta Willis [462] 58:28

1M ago58:28

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Kids 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.…

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Help Kids Process Trauma & Difficulties - Nicole Porter [461] 50:01

1M ago50:01

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When 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…

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Relisten: Why We Should Delay Kid’s Screen Time - Dr. Meghan Owenz [460] 1:00:26

1M ago1:00:26

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In 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 tool…

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Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up - Dr. Ellen Braaten [459] 45:48

2M ago45:48

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Is 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 C…

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Relisten: How To Handle Tantrums - Dr. Laura Markham [458] 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

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You 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 …

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Mom Enough - Rachel Marie Martin [457] 42:15

2M ago42:15

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Do 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-Fiel…

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Relisten: Soulful Simplicity - Courtney Carver [456] 54:24

2M ago54:24

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Do 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-relate…

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Modern Puberty Explained - Cara Natterson, MD and Vanessa Kroll Bennett [455] 48:41

2M ago48:41

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Kids 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 o…

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Relisten: How To Promote Independence - Lenore Skenazy [454] 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

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Do 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 i…

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How to Decrease Drama with Your ADHD Teen - Ann Coleman [453] 55:07

2M ago55:07

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Ann 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-FIEL…

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Relisten: How To Heal the Mother Wound - Bethany Webster [452] 58:54

2M ago58:54

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Why 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.…

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Behavior Mysteries Solved - Robert Sapolsky [451] 55:18

2M ago55:18

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Why 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 aggress…

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Relisten: Shame-Proof Your Parenting Mercedes Samudio [450] 54:19

3M ago54:19

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We 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…

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[Mindful Parenting Coaching]: When You’re Stretched Thin [449] 46:16

3M ago46:16

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Elisabeth 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…

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Relisten: Fear Not - Iyanla Vanzant [448] 54:28

3M ago54:28

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Many 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 …

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Dealing With Loss - Kris Carr [447] 51:48

3M ago51:48

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You 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 relat…

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Relisten: Mothering Your Daughter Mindfully - Dr. Michelle Deering [446] 55:23

3M ago55:23

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Noone 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 …

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When Moms Get Depressed - Dr. Judith Joseph [445] 52:19

3M ago52:19

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Major 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 therap…

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Relisten: How To Prevent Troubled Teen Years - Aaron Huey [444] 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

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We 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 …

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Help Your Stresssed Child Thrive - Stephanie Krauss [443] 59:54

3M ago59:54

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Kids 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…

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Relisten: Befriend the Voice In Your Head - Ethan Kross [442] 1:01:57

4M ago1:01:57

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Have 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 y…

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Scripts for Setting Boundaries - Dr. Robyn Silverman [441] 56:57

4M ago56:57

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How 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 …

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Relisten: [Mindful Parenting Coaching ] When Your Partner Wants to Punish [440] 50:14

4M ago50:14

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Mindful 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 Stay Grounded When Your Kid is Screaming - Ed Center [439] 58:53

4M ago58:53

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When 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 HUNT…

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Relisten: How To Reduce Toddler Tantrums - Rebecca Hershberg [438] 1:05:48

4M ago1:05:48

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Tantrums 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 Mindfu…

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Live Event: How To Stop Yelling - Hunter Clarke-Fields [437] 1:20:30

4M ago1:20:30

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How 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 Pare…

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Relisten: Non-Violent Communication for Parents - Sunaina and Matt Marquez [436] 1:03:03

4M ago1:03:03

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Harsh 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 ourselv…

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3 Ways to Shift Out of Punishment - Wendy Snyder [435] 52:58

4M ago52:58

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You 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-Fie…

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Best Of - Top 5 Episodes of 2023 [434] 42:08

5M ago42:08

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2023 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…

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[Mindfulness For Kids 12] Watching Your Child Sleep 11:19

5M ago11:19

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Join 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 …

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Can We Control Our Kids? - Oren Jay Sofer [433] 53:12

5M ago53:12

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What 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.o…

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[Mindfulness For Kids 11] Mountain 8:52

5M ago8:52

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Join 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 …

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Less Reactive, More Present Mindful Parenting - Hunter Clarke-Fields [432] 51:08

5M ago51:08

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Mindfulness 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 epis…

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[Mindful Parenting Coaching] Cleanup Boundaries & “You’re Not My Boss!” [431] 54:12

5M ago54:12

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What 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, an…

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How To Simplify, Make Space, and Increase Happiness - Diane Boden [430] 47:47

5M ago47:47

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Do 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. I…

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[Mindfulness For Kids 10] Sports & Performance 9:27

5M ago9:27

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Join 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 …

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Mindfulness & Attachment Styles - Josh Korda [429] 55:40

5M ago55:40

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Our 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 sty…

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[Mindfulness For Kids 9] Sounds 7:11

6M ago7:11

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Join 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 …

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Get Back to the Earth With Your Kids - Jill Winger [428] 47:14

6M ago47:14

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Do 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…

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[Mindfulness For Kids 8] Lake Stillness 8:53

6M ago8:53

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Join 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 …

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