17: Raising Good Humans. With Hunter Clarke-Fields

Would you like more calm and less reactivity in your home? Listen in as Hunter shares all her mindfulness tools for peaceful parenting. 

So thrilled to be sharing this wonderful conversation I had the pleasure of having with Hunter Clarke-Fields around the publication of her book  Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids.

What we talked about: Her journey into mindfulness and how it has transformed her parenting as well as the work she does as a Mindful Mama Mentor.  Parenting as a life long relationship Her decision to stop perpetuating unhealthy parenting patterns How mindfulness helps her deal with her own reactiveness.  We talked specifically about mindfulness, the research and the powerful impact it can have on our brains.  The evolution of our brains, the amygdala, and the prefrontal cortex.  How her own upbringing helped her transform her own parenting, giving her the opportunity to heal and transform generations. As parents, we have the opportunity to wake up and heal.  The process of Beginning Anew, to help us deal with unwanted behavior from relatives. Things to Remember:

“Be the example rather than trying to shape others.” - Hunter Clarke-Fields

“Understanding the biology of our brains helps us take a step back.” - Hunter Clarke-Fields

“Kids are not rebelling against their parents they are rebelling against the destructive parenting techniques.” - Hunter Clarke-Fields

Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor.