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Sexuality Series: Talking to Kids About Sexuality - Amy Lang [159] Mar 19, 2019

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Hunter talks to Amy Lang about Talking to Kids About Sexuality.

How do we talk to our kids about their bodies and sex?!? This topic is SO important, not just for their emotional well-being, but also their safety as they grow. So I brought on Amy Lang from Birds and Bees and Kids to help us bite the bullet and have these vital conversations with our kids. Plus, she shares a TON of great resources that you should have on your bookshelf!

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Don’t avoid talking to kids about their bodies and sex. This is your job. 2. Don’t wait until your child asks the questions. Start talking about things early. 3. Informed kids are make better decisions and are safer from abuse.

Since 2005, Amy Lang has helped 1000's of parents learn how to talk with their children about sexuality, love and relationships. She takes the STING out of the birds & bees talks!

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www.birdsandbeesandkids.com

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Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.

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[On Air Coaching] How To Deal with MIL Challenges [158] Mar 12, 2019

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Hunter talks about How To Deal with MIL Challenges.

Does your mother-in-law interfere with your parenting? Does she buy your child too many gifts that you just don’t want? My Mindful Parenting student Amy has been dealing with all that and more with her live-in mother-in-law. What’s more, she doesn’t even speak the same language?

Listen in as she gets advice on:

How to get her needs met
How to change her thinking about her MIL
What do do about all those toys

Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindfulness mentor, host of the Mindful Mama podcast, creator of the Mindful Parenting course, and author of the upcoming book, Raising Good Humans. She helps smart, thoughtful moms bring more calm into their daily lives and cooperation in their families. Hunter has over twenty years of experience in meditation and yoga practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide. She is the mother of two active daughters, who challenge her everyday to hone her craft! Learn more about Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.

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Simplify in the Family - Denaye Barahona [157] Mar 05, 2019

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Hunter talks to Denaye Barahona about Simplify in the Family.

Do you ever feel like your stuff is stressing you out? Well, you’re right. Our stuff is taking a toll on our mental health and on our parenting. Today’s guest, Denaye Barahona of Simple Families, will help you start to get a handle on the clutter. Hear how she got rid of 90% of her closet! Get inspired to simplify for you and for your children.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Research shows that clutter causes stress and anxiety in adults 2. The question to ask to know whether it should stay or go 3. Overwhelm and too much stuff impacts our parenting for the worse

Denaye Barahona is a loving wife, mama of two and host of the Simple Families podcast where it’s all about living well by developing a healthy relationship with yourself, your family, and your home. Find out more about Denaye at https://www.simplefamilies.com/

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ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course.

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Simplify in a Colorful Way - Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney [156] Feb 26, 2019

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Hunter talks to Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney about Simplify in a Colorful Way.

I had just gone out on a date night with my husband Bill a few years ago, and I talked to my new(ish) neighbor and friend about it the next day. She looked so put together, and I’d felt like a boring old mom on my date. I had been simplifying, but I was frustrated with my clothes. Turns out, she was able to REALLY help me, and I was there for the birth of a whole new thing.

Takeaways:

Knowing “your” colors makes simplifying, shopping, and getting dressed way easier
Our clothing can add to our confidence or deplete it
Fewer options makes life easier, so we can focus on what’s really important.

Jeannie Stith-Mawhinney is founder and CEO of Color Guru where she helps women discover their ideal color palette to highlight their natural beauty and simplify their wardrobes. Jeannie is also the creator and teacher of the "Create Your Colorful Capsule Wardrobe" online course. She lives in colorful Arden, Delaware with her husband and two daughters.

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Mid-Winter Survival - Carla Naumburg [155] Feb 19, 2019

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Wishing you done the dark days of winter? Do you feel exhausted and stuck in a rut? Hunter talks to recurring guest, Carla Naumburg, about skillful ways to feel grounded and content even when winter feels like it’s lasting forever.

Find out more about Carla Naumburg - her books, Parenting In the Present Moment and Ready, Set, Breathe, more of her writing, and how to work with her at CarlaNaumburg.com.

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Conscious Connection - Leanne Kabat [154] Feb 12, 2019

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Hunter talks to Leanne Kabat about Conscious Connection.

What would you do if you found out you only had five years to live? How would that change everything?

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. We get to decide who we want to be in this world 2. Women are chronically under cared for. Illnesses happen when we’re depleted 3. Our thoughts become our words

Leanne coaches women towards deeper connections with their children, partners, and themselves, living with purpose, authenticity, and intention. She also hosts a premiere mom-conference near Seattle. Learn more at www.mamaconnects.com

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Social Media Links: www.facebook.com/MamaConUS

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How To Be a Happier Parent - KJ Dell’Antonia [153] Feb 05, 2019

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Hunter talks to KJ Dell’Antonia about How To Be a Happier Parent.

Find yourself constantly irritable? Wish that you could enjoy parenthood more? That’s the place my guest, author KJ Dell’Antonia found herself in. So she set out to find the answers to frustrating struggles like chores, discipline, screen time, and more. Join in on this fun conversation about how to get through the toughest parts of parenting and find yourself happier on the other side!

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Discipline is teaching. 2. Why you should want your kids to screw up on your watch. 3. Activities and sports really are more demanding these days.

KJ Dell’Antonia is the author of How to Be a Happier Parent and the former editor of the New York Times’ Motherlode blog. She continues to write on the personal and policy aspects of parenthood for the Times and other publications and is the co-host of the #AmWriting podcast. Website: Kjdellantonia.com

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How to Talk to Kids - Oren Jay Sofer [152] Jan 29, 2019

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Hunter talks to Oren Jay Sofer about How to Talk to Kids.

What are some of the pitfalls to avoid when talking to kids? When communicating in general? In this episode, I talk to Oren Jay Sofer, author of the new book, Say What You Mean, which brings together mindfulness and NonViolent Communication. Learn simple yet powerful practices to develop healthy, effective, and more satisfying ways of communicating.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Two questions that will transform the way you talk to your kids 2. We live with cultural messages so deeply embedded we’re not aware of them 3. Communication patterns are physical and encoded in our nervous system

Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication nationally. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University, is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, Senior Program Developer at Mindful Schools, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for trauma healing. Oren is the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication. Learn more at www.OrenJaySofer.com.

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How To Discipline - Hunter Clarke-Fields [151] Jan 22, 2019

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Hunter talks about How To Discipline.

Studies show that spanking, yelling, and threatening are all ineffective parenting tools — causing more resistance in your children. So what do we do? How do we regulate our childrens’ behavior? How do we discipline today’s kids? In this episode, I talk all about discipline — what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and how to discipline children so that you create cooperative kids who actually care about others feelings and the consequences of their behaviors.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Discipline means to teach. 2. Kids will mimic what you do and say, including your bad behavior. 3. Shame and blame to not lead to learning.

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How to Manage Kids' Anger - Dr. Laurie Hollman [150] Jan 15, 2019

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Hunter talks to Dr. Laurie Hollman about How to Manage Kids' Anger.

When our kids are angry — whether they’re a little one having tantrums, or an older child lashing out — it’s hugely distressing for us as parents. What’s wrong with our child? What’s wrong with me? We can think that our child is “bad,” if they’re angry all of the time, or that we’re failing. Instead, what Laurie Hollman tells us is that anger is a normal healthy emotion. In this episode, she shares her 5 steps for managing kids anger.

Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. You know more than you think you know. 2. When we experience our kids anger, we feel attacked. 3. Our job is to accept and tolerate our kids feelings so they can tolerate it too.

Laurie Hollman, Ph.D. is a psychoanalyst with specialized clinical training in infant-parent, child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy, a unique practice that covers the life span. She is particularly adept at helping parents and children relate well together in today’s complex family environment. She’s the author of the Busy Parent’s Guide to Managing Anger in Children and Teens and the Busy Parent’s Guide to Managing Anxiety in Children and Teens.

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