“How can I give my kids a normal childhood, when mine was anything but?” Post-Traumatic Parenting is the podcast for anyone who has ever asked themselves that question. Robyn Koslowitz, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and Post-Traumatic Parent, combines the fields of post-traumatic recovery and growth with our best understanding of how to raise Little Humans. Through interviews with experts in the fields of behavior science, psychology, trauma, and child development, as well as interviews with ...
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Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & More
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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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EdsUp! is a podcast all about children and those who care for them. Produced by the Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning at the University of Mississippi, Dr. Cathy Grace and Dr. Kenya Wolff provide wit, wisdom and enthusiasm as they explore education and public policy issues with practical advice for parents, teachers and decision-makers. Each podcast will feature in-depth interviews about a wide range of issues ranging from parenting tips to the economic benefits of investments ...
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Breathe To Transform Anxiety - Patrick McKeown
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53:43Discover how simple breathing practices can calm anxiety and boost overall well-being. Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with world-renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown about: His journey from chronic asthma to breathing mastery Why nasal breathing and balanced CO₂ levels matter Practical exercises to reduce stress—for adults and kids Tune in for sci…
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Emotional Inheritance: How Your Family's Trauma Becomes Your Child's Story with Dr. Galit Atlas
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41:10What if your childhood trauma isn't just yours to carry? What if emotional inheritance means your kids are already carrying pieces of it too? Today I'm talking with Dr. Galit Atlas, whose book "Emotional Inheritance" completely changed how I think about the invisible legacies we pass to our children. We get real about something that happened to bot…
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What Parenting Challenges Teach Us - Dr. Allyson Bates & Dr. Krystal Pong
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56:01Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. In this episode, Dr. Allyson Bates and Dr. Krystal Pong open up about their own journeys into mindful parenting and what they’ve learned along the way. You’ll hear: How self-compassion shifts the parenting journey Practical mindfulness strategies for everyday life Why gratitude is essential for …
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Is the Pressure of Youth Sports Too Much for Our Kids? - Chris Bjork
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41:49Are youth sports helping our kids thrive—or pushing them too hard? In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter talks with Chris Bjork about how youth sports are changing—and what that means for our kids. Together, they explore the pressures kids face in competitive sports, what parents can do to protect their well-being, and how we can brin…
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How to Raise Securely Attached Kids as a Post-Traumatic Parent With Eli Harwood
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40:04What happens when you desperately want to give your children the secure childhood you never had, but you have no instincts to guide you? Raising securely attached kids becomes incredibly complex when your own childhood left you with PTSD, depression, or chronic feelings of never being enough. Today I'm sitting down with Eli Harwood, the attachment …
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What Parents Get Wrong About the ‘Terrible Twos’ - Devon Kuntzman
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44:33Toddler tantrums and power struggles can feel overwhelming—but they don’t have to. In this episode, Hunter talks with parenting coach Devon Kuntzman about how to navigate toddlerhood with more calm, connection, and confidence. You’ll learn: Why toddler behavior is communication How to handle tantrums and set limits with compassionGrounding strategi…
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How Old Scars Show Up in New Families—and What to Do About It - Dr. Robyn Koslowitz
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53:38Ever wonder how your past experiences shape the way you parent? In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter sits down with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz to explore post-traumatic parenting and how understanding our own histories can help us raise children with more awareness and compassion. What you’ll hear in this episode: How trauma can unconscious…
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Peaceful Parenting: Why Your Kids Don't Listen & What to Do Instead of Punishments with Sarah Rosensweet
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43:41Have you ever caught yourself yelling at your kids and thought, "I sound just like my parents"? Peaceful parenting offers a different path—one that breaks the cycle of fear-based discipline without becoming permissive. I sit down with Sarah Rosensweet, certified peaceful parenting coach and founder of Reimagined Peaceful Parenting, to explore how w…
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Raising Resilient Kids Through the Tricky Middle Years - Alyssa Campbell
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54:27In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields sits down with Alyssa Campbell to dive into how parents can show up with more understanding and connection for their kids during these years. Together, they explore: Why embracing each child’s unique way of processing the world matters The role of emotional intelligence in raising re…
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Hunter chats with Dr. Christopher Willard about moving from burnout to balance and why mindfulness + community matter more than ever. They share short practices that you can bring into your day. ✨ Join them Tuesday morning, October 14 in Boston for a live gathering of connection and practical self-care tools. 👉 mindfulmamamentor.com/boston ABOUT HU…
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How to Parent Without Yelling: Mindful Parenting With Hunter Clarke-Fields
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49:05What happens when mindful parenting feels impossible because you're still having nightmares about your own childhood? Today I'm talking with Hunter Clarke-Fields, bestselling author and host of the world's top parenting podcast. We get real about the shame of being the mom with the temper when society expects you to regulate everyone's emotions. Hu…
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[Mindful Working Series #3] Being a Better Working Parent - Cara Tyrell
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50:44In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields and Cara Tyrrell explore the challenges of working parenthood, including: Using mindfulness and emotional awareness to stay grounded Parenting as leadership and shaping your child's identity Simple strategies for connecting with your child and managing screen time Reframing parental guilt and building trust in …
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[Mindful Working Series #2] Make Work & Parenting Fun - Bree Groff
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49:07In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Bree Groff—author of Today Was Fun—about the modern struggle to balance career and family life. Together, they explore: Why work can be addictive and hard to step away from The cultural pressure to constantly achieve and do more How to rediscover joy at home and in your ca…
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When Your Parts Parent: Internal Family Systems Therapy for Breaking Trauma Cycles with Bonnie Weiss
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47:57Have you ever struggled with intense emotions while parenting that seem to come out of nowhere? In today's episode, I sit down with Bonnie Weiss, an internationally known trainer in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). I was blown away by Bonnie's compassionate approach to understanding the complex parts within us that influence our parenting. Sh…
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[Mindful Working Series #1] You’ll Never Get It All Done, And That’s Okay - Oliver Burkeman
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48:39In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields sits down with bestselling author Oliver Burkeman to explore the surprising link between self-worth and productivity. Together, they unpack: How our culture conditions us to equate value with busyness The dangers of the "efficiency trap" — and why it leaves us feeling like we’re neve…
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On My Daughter Leaving Home: A Mindful Parenting Reflection
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19:03In this solo episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields reflects on her daughter leaving home for college and the profound shifts that come with it. With honesty and compassion, she explores the bittersweet mix of pride, grief, and possibility—and how mindfulness can help us meet these transitions with steadiness. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Field…
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Are Your Kids Awe-Deprived? Deborah Farmer Kris
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41:41In this episode, Deborah Farmer Kris explores the power of awe for children’s emotional well-being. She shares how today’s kids often miss out on awe due to less time in nature and community. Deborah offers simple, practical ways parents can bring awe into daily life—through play, downtime, and family connection—helping families slow down, be prese…
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This is your last chance to apply for the Mindful Parenting Teacher Certification program. If you’ve felt the pull to guide parents with mindfulness, now is the time. You’ll get a proven curriculum, live coaching with me, and a recognized certification to start teaching right away. Apply today at mindfulparentingcourse.com/teach Learn more about yo…
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Parenting Boys Peacefully: Helping Boys Express Emotions Safely with Tosha Schore
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52:20Are you struggling with a child whose aggression triggers your own trauma responses? In today's episode on parenting boys peacefully, I'm joined by Tosha Schore, parenting coach and founder of the Parenting Boys Peacefully Project, to talk about how aggression is often fear in disguise. Tosha will share her mission of creating a more peaceful world…
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Mom's Anger Through a Jungian Lens - Lisa Marchiano
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51:43In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Lisa Marchiano about the emotional transformation of motherhood. They explore matrescence, identity shifts, and the importance of embracing the shadow self. The conversation touches on rupture and repair in parent-child relationships, the power of anger, and setting compas…
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Teens & Sex! Listener Questions with Amy Lang
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47:03In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields welcomes Amy Lang to answer a listener’s question about teens and sex, and to explore how parents can support their child’s healthy sexual development. They cover how to have open, sex-positive conversations with teens, address the effects of technology and pornography, explain the importance of consent and saf…
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Emotionally Immature Parents -Lindsay Gibson
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57:29Are you the adult child of an emotionally immature parent? Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with psychologist Dr. Lindsay Gibson about how parents' unresolved pain can lead to emotional immaturity—and the lasting impact it has on their children. They explore four common types of difficult parents and how these dynamics create emotional loneliness. Lindsa…
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How To Deal With Self-Hatred - Blaise Aguirre
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56:49In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with Dr. Blaise Aguirre about the difference between typical teenage self-doubt and deeper self-hatred, exploring how parenting and environment shape a child’s self-perception. They discuss the role of sensitivity in emotional health and the link between borderline personality disorder and self-hatred. D…
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Validation For Connection & Resilient Kids - Caroline Fleck
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50:08In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Caroline Fleck about the essential role of validation in parenting and emotional connection. They discuss what validation really means—acknowledging children’s feelings without needing to fix everything—and how setting emotional boundaries helps parents support their kids without absorbing their stre…
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Modeling Regulation & Managing Overwhelm - Michelle Grosser
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48:38In this Mindful Mama Podcast episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Michelle Grosser—mom, lawyer, and nervous system educator—about her path from burnout to balance. They discuss the pressures that fuel parental stress, the value of accepting limits, and how nervous system regulation helps both parents and kids. Michelle shares simple tools to ma…
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Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance - Dr. Anna Lembke
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52:11In this conversation, Anna Lemke discusses the dual nature of dopamine as both a pleasure molecule and a regulator of pain. Find out how modern life, with its abundance of pleasurable stimuli, has led to a 'drugification' of everyday experiences, making individuals more vulnerable to addiction and chronic dopamine deficit states. Learn about foster…
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Motherhood Around The World - Abigail Leonard
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50:08In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with author Abigail Leonard about her powerful book following four women through their first year of motherhood in Finland, Kenya, Japan, and the U.S. They explore the universal emotional experience of becoming a mother—and how cultural context, policies, and beliefs shape that…
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Hunter Clarke-Fields
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Rhythm & Emotional Regulation At Home - Chinyelu Kunz
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54:25In this conversation, Hunter Clarke-Fields and Chinyelu Kunz explore the significance of rhythm in parenting, discussing how it fosters stability and flexibility in children. They delve into the practical implementation of daily rhythms, the holistic approach of Waldorf education, and the challenges of navigating technology and screen time in moder…
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Feelings Are Like Farts - Dr. Chris Willard
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48:53Join Hunter and Dr. Chris Willard as they explore how mindfulness can support parents facing today's challenges. Discover practical techniques for managing emotions, setting healthy boundaries in a busy world, and fostering resilience in children. They discuss gentle parenting, conflict resolution, and the importance of parents modeling mindfulness…
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Emotional Intelligence Parenting with Stephanie Pinto
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40:47What if your "good" childhood still left emotional scars that impact your parenting? Emotional intelligence parenting requires us to confront our own histories, even when they seem picture-perfect on the surface. In today's episode, I speak with Stephanie Pinto, author of "From Chaos to Connection," who shares her remarkable story of how her body l…
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Perfectly Hidden Depression - Dr. Margaret Rutherford
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47:08In this conversation, Margaret Rutherford discusses the concept of Perfectly Hidden Depression, a form of depression characterized by perfectionism and high achievement, often masked by a facade of success. She explains how this type of depression differs from traditional depression, emphasizing the difficulty individuals face in expressing their e…
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Hunter Clarke-Fields talks to Sarah Armstrong about the complexities of work-life balance, debunking the myth of perfect balance, addressing challenges at different parenting stages, and exploring parental guilt. They emphasize the necessity of asking for help without guilt, the significance of support systems and parenting education, balancing hom…
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Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Kristine Carlson
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47:19Hunter Clarke-Fields speaks with Kristine Carlson, co-author of the 'Don't Sweat the Small Stuff' series. They explore the origins of the book, the impact of technology on mental health, and the importance of mindfulness and emotional wellness. Kristine shares her personal journey through grief after the loss of her husband, Richard, and how it dee…
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How Generation Mindful Tools Turn Tantrums into Teaching Moments with Suzanne Tucker
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41:23What if you could replace timeouts with a more effective approach that actually strengthens your connection with your child? Generation Mindful founder Suzanne Tucker joins me to explore the revolutionary "time-in" approach that's changing how parents respond to big emotions. As a mom of four who grew up in a "happy-happy" household, Suzanne will s…
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Consent & Sexuality in an Accepting Home- Rachel Simon
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57:59In this conversation, Hunter Clarke-Fields and Rachel Simon discuss the importance of sexuality education, creating a shame-free environment for children, and the role of consent in parenting. They explore how to navigate conversations about consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships, emphasizing the need for open communication and representati…
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Hunter Clarke-Fields talks to her 18-year old daughter, Maggie, about what it was like to grow up in her family. She shares her memories of growing up in a unique community, lessons and values she’s carrying forward, her chronic pain condition, and even parenting failures! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenti…
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Theraplay: Healing Through Play With Your Children With Dafna Lender
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55:45Ever wonder if your trauma means you're destined to parent imperfectly? In today's episode, Theraplay expert Dafna Lender shares how all parents mess up - and that's actually okay! As a clinical psychologist and post-traumatic parent myself, I was fascinated by Dafna's perspective on how we can provide healthy childhoods despite our own wounds. She…
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Matrescence: Transformational Power of Motherhood - Jessie Harold
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50:46Hunter Clarke-Fields and Jessie Harold explore the profound transformation that occurs during motherhood. They discuss the societal pressures surrounding motherhood, the loss of identity, and the importance of compassion and support during this transition. The conversation also touches on the comparison between matrescence and adolescence, the chal…
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Become a Better Communicator (today) - Charles Duhigg
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51:28Are you making these common communication mistakes? In this episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields and Charles Duhigg explore the intricacies of communication, emphasizing the importance of understanding different types of conversations—practical, emotional, and social. They explore the intricacies of communication, particularly in the context of relationsh…
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Multicultural Parenting: Lessons from Around the World with Marina Lopes
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49:05What if the way we parent is shaped more by culture than we realize? Multicultural parenting offers a fresh perspective on how families around the world build community and raise children. In today's episode, I sit down with Marina Lopes, a Brazilian American journalist and author of "Please Yell At My Kids," to explore how cultural traditions infl…
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Get Help From Your Village - Florence Ann Romano
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41:50Hunter Clarke-Fields and Florence Ann Romano discuss the critical need for community support in parenting. They explore the concept of 'the village' and how it can alleviate parental stress. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of connection, the impact of social media on mental health, and practical steps for building a village. ABOUT HUNTER …
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[Mindful Mama Podcast Friends] Why Teaching Your Kids Chores and Life Skills Is NOT Taking Advantage of Them
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29:09Listen to the Healthy Parenting Handbook Podcast episode, "Why Teaching Your Kids Chores and Life Skills Is NOT Taking Advantage of Them." ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day…
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Do you have a kid who doesn’t want to sleep? This is for you. Hunter talks to Macall Gordon about the challenges of sleep coaching for children, particularly those who are highly sensitive or 'live wires.' They explore the importance of an evidence-based approach to sleep training, emphasizing the need for a middle path that avoids extremes like 'c…
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How Emotional Regulation Helps You Build Stronger Connections with Your Kids with Dajana Yoakley
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35:21What role does emotional regulation play in post-traumatic parenting, and how can it shape the way we connect with our kids? In today's episode, I sit down with Dajana Yoakley, a peaceful and playful parenting coach, to explore how neuroscience, mindfulness, and self-compassion can guide us through the challenges of raising children. Dajana shares …
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Siblings! How to Cultivate Great Sibling Relationships - Jonathan Caspi
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52:42Hunter Clarke-Fields and Jonathan Caspi explore the intricate dynamics of sibling relationships, discussing how siblings influence each other's identities, the impact of birth order, and the importance of fostering positive interactions. They delve into the surprising findings about sibling differences and practical strategies for parents to nurtur…
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Are you a people pleaser or a perfectionist? This episode is for you. Hunter talks to Amy Wilson about how women are often conditioned to prioritize others' needs over their own, leading to emotional labor and feelings of inadequacy. They talk about the importance of redistributing household responsibilities and the cultural conditioning that influ…
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Bring Humor into Your Parenting - Arthur Meyer and Stephanie Drake
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55:30We need to laugh at parenting! Hunter Clarke-Fields talks with Arthur Meyer and Stephanie Drake, creators of ABC Parenting, to explore how humor serves as a coping mechanism for the stresses of parenting. Hear personal anecdotes and insights on finding joy and laughter in everyday parenting situations. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fiel…
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Raising Strong-Willed Children with Humor & Compassion with Sonali Vongchusiri
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1:11:29What does raising strong-willed children really look like when life throws unexpected challenges your way? In today's episode, I sit down with Sonali Vongchusiri, a passionate advocate for parenting with humor and compassion, to explore how we can connect with our kids while honoring their unique needs—and our own. Sonali shares her personal experi…
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