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

by Hunter Clarke-Fields · English

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 permission to be human, you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. If you've looking for conscious, positive parenting strategies and expert advice on issues like tech/screen time, ADHD, tantrums, teens, toddlers, and more, you’re in the right place. Join our community of parents changing generational patterns for a brighter future! https://www.mindfulmamamentor.com/

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How to Raise Capable Kids in an Anxious World - Sissy Goff and David ThomasRaising capable kids in an anxious world by shifting from “safetyism” and avoidance of discomfort/risk toward practicing coping and building competence.29 Sep 2026 · 45 min · 17 chapters
Siblings! How to Cultivate Great Sibling Relationships - Jonathan CaspiHow siblings shape identity and relationships, why conflict is expected, and practical strategies to build warmth, reduce harmful parenting responses, and teach kids conflict skills.22 Sep 2026 · 53 min · 11 chapters
Dr. Shefali: What Today's Boys and Girls Really Need From ParentsHow parents can meet today’s boys and girls with mindfulness and presence amid phone-driven distraction, social-media pressure, and rising mental-health concerns; includes practical guidance on…15 Sep 2026 · 45 min · 16 chapters
What Japanese Parents Know About Raising Independent Kids - Lisa KatayamaHow Japanese parenting fosters emotionally regulated, community-minded independence through early training in interdependence (awareness of how actions affect others), routines, and age-appropriate…8 Sep 2026 · 53 min · 16 chapters
Why Validation Isn't Enough: Helping Kids Reframe Big Feelings - Anna Housley JusterWhy validating kids’ big feelings isn’t always enough; how to mirror emotions, then help children reframe “automatic negative thoughts” (ANTS) into a more balanced story and action, using Anna…1 Sep 2026 · 51 min · 18 chapters
Ask A Pediatrician: The Truth About Fevers, Antibiotics & Vaccines - Dr. Diane ArnaoutParents’ questions about child illness and prevention—especially fevers, when to use antibiotics, and how to think about vaccines—plus signs that warrant medical attention and how to reduce anxiety.25 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 12 chapters
Become a Stable Center of Peace - Oren Sofer & Emily HornHow parents can become a stable “center of peace” during COVID-era uncertainty by managing fear/anxiety, limiting doom/news spirals, maintaining emotional connection, taking concrete health actions,…18 Aug 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 24 chapters
The Mental Health Side of Motherhood - Dr. KatMental health during pregnancy and postpartum (matrescence), including myths about “loving” pregnancy/postpartum, how perinatal depression/anxiety are misunderstood, and practical prevention/support…11 Aug 2026 · 52 min · 13 chapters
Music, Movement, and Mindfulness Help Kids Regulate Big Feelings - Kira WilleyUsing music, movement, and mindfulness to help kids regulate big feelings and make transitions smoother; also includes quick parent self-regulation tools.4 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 16 chapters
When You're Parenting Solo - Dr. GilaSingle parenting realities—overwhelm, stress, self-care, community, grief/acceptance, and how to stay connected (not perfect) during intense moments.28 Jul 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
Are We Raising Picky Eaters? - Helen VeitWhether today’s “picky eating” is natural or largely manufactured by modern feeding rules, processed foods, and psychology-based advice; how parents can respond to reduce mealtime battles.21 Jul 2026 · 49 min · 16 chapters
How To Be Happier - Gretchen RubinHow to be happier through small “low-hanging fruit” habits and personalized habit-change strategies, emphasizing that the best approach depends on personality and how people respond to expectations.14 Jul 2026 · 1 h · 21 chapters
The Words That Shape Your Child - Cara TyrellHow mindful, intentional language (and tone, silence, and permission-based empathy) shapes young children’s regulation, connection, and confidence; quality over quantity; and how to avoid…7 Jul 2026 · 47 min · 13 chapters
Your Calm Is Your Child's Best Drug, with Hunter Clarke-FieldsMindful parenting—how a consistent mindfulness practice helps parents interrupt reactivity, co-regulate with dysregulated kids, and recover faster during heated moments (including substance/mental…30 Jun 2026 · 55 min · 16 chapters
Creating Rules Kids Will Follow: A Guide for Parents - Wendy SnyderHow to create rules kids will follow using firm boundaries with love, avoiding corporal punishment, and replacing shame/power struggles with connection, empathy, and learning.23 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 17 chapters
MPI: Summer, Separation & Growing Up: Helping Kids Thrive While Letting Go - Chris & HunterSummer transitions and “letting go” so kids thrive while parents practice autonomy, competence, and connection.16 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 16 chapters
When Teens Turn to Drugs: What Parents Need to Know - Brenda ZaneHow and why some tweens/teens begin experimenting with drugs, what parents can do to prevent or respond, and how to parent without shame or “rock bottom” thinking.9 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 14 chapters
Why Smart, Loving Parents Still Lose It (And What That Tells Us) - Cassidy FreitasWhy caring, “smart” parents still lose it; shame after yelling; moving from reactivity to self-trust by understanding nervous-system responses and creating “margins” (space) between triggers and…2 Jun 2026 · 50 min · 18 chapters
Let Them Grow: Why Kids Need Independence - Lenore SkenazyChildhood independence and “reasonable childhood independence” laws; how overprotection and fear-based media/surveillance have increased anxiety, while structured unsupervised experiences build…26 May 2026 · 45 min · 30 chapters
Breaking the Dopamine Cycle - Michaeleen DoucleffBreaking the “dopamine cycle” driving kids’ compulsive screen time and ultra-processed food cravings by reframing dopamine as “wanting/desire” (a do-it-again signal) rather than pleasure, and…19 May 2026 · 55 min · 22 chapters
The Ripple Effect of Teaching Mindful ParentingHunter Clarke-Fields promotes her Mindful Parenting Teacher Certification Program, arguing that mindful parenting training creates a “ripple effect” by improving teachers’ own nervous-system…14 May 2026 · 7 min · 1 chapter
Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns & Defiance - Alyssa Blask-CampbellHow to navigate tantrums, meltdowns, and defiance by regulating the adult first, then helping children process emotions and sensory needs through connection and tools (not shame/punishment).12 May 2026 · 58 min · 13 chapters
You’re Probably Doing Better Than You Think: Parenting Through Uncertainty - Suzan SongParenting through uncertainty by reducing guilt and irritability, staying emotionally regulated, and building steadiness through connection, predictability, and meaning (narrative, ritual, purpose).5 May 2026 · 45 min · 18 chapters
How To Raise An Adult - Julie Lithcott-HaimsOver-parenting and “helicopter parenting” that starts in early childhood and can leave kids chronologically adult but psychologically unwell—an “existentially impotent” state linked to…28 Apr 2026 · 59 min · 22 chapters