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b"So we\\u2019ve talked about mindfulness on this show before, and if you\\u2019re in my Differently Wired Club, you know that mindfulness meditation is something I explore from time to time but really struggle with implementing in the way I think I\\u2019m supposed to. Like, I always feel like I\\u2019m doing it wrong or it\\u2019s just not for me.\\nBut as my guest today, Hunter Clarke-Fields, explains, there are many accessible ways to practice mindfulness, even for people like me who feel like they can\\u2019t, or don\\u2019t want to, slow down. And there\\u2019s just no disputing the powerful way that mindfulness can support us in helping us be more present, more grounded, more calm, more open, and more curious when navigating all the big, challenging stuff with our neurodivergent kids.\\nDuring our conversation, Hunter demonstrates a few mindful techniques to regulate yourself when you need it that are very doable even if you only have 3 minutes \\u2014 I\\u2019ve actually been doing them since we recorded this, and I\\u2019m still at it! Hunter also shared strategies to show our kids compassion when they are struggling and introduces us to what has become one of my most favorite positive self-talk phrases \\u2014 \\u201cpermission to be human\\u201d \\u2014 as a reminder when we have less than brilliant parenting, or life, moments. She ended the conversation with a beautiful reflection on why it\\u2019s important to see our kids for who they are and be willing to be open to the changes that happen every day for them.\\n\\xa0\\nAbout Hunter Clarke-Fields\\nHunter Clarke-Fields MSAE, E-RYT (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a Mindfulness Mentor, Mindful Mama podcast host, mom, global speaker, and number 1 bestselling author of Raising Good Humans, as well as her most recent book, Raising Good Humans Every Day (Aug 1, 2023). Hunter has over 20 years of experience in meditation and yoga practices, and helps moms bring more calm and family cooperation into their daily lives. She is a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, the creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training, and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide, including a recent trip to Egypt. Hunter presents talks on parenting, and is a certified teacher of Parent Effectiveness Training. In addition, Hunter coaches smart, accomplished, over-stressed individuals on how to cultivate mindfulness. Hunter is the mother of two active daughters, who challenge her every day to hone her craft! Her work has appeared in CNBC Make It, Parade, Motherhood Moment, The Hollywood Digest, along with on ABC Portland, NBC Milwaukee, CBS South Bend, Kansas Public Radio, and many podcasts.\\n\\xa0\\nThings you'll learn from this episode:\\n\\nWhat we can learn about our values in moments of shame or discomfort when we don\\u2019t show up as the parent we want to be\\n\\nHow Hunter uses the philosophy of \\u201cpermission to be human\\u201d to show herself compassion and accept mistakes will happen\\n\\nWhat mindfulness is and what being a mindful parent means\\n\\nWays to practice mindfulness that are not traditional meditations\\n\\nStrategies for showing our kids compassion when everyone (them, us) is struggling\\n\\nWhy it\\u2019s essential that we see our children as they are in the present moment (and not how they were yesterday)\\n\\n\\xa0\\nResources mentioned:\\n\\nHunter Clarke-Fields\\u2019 website Mindful Mama Mentor\\n\\n\\nRaising Good Humans Every Day: 50 Simple Ways to Press Pause, Stay Present, and Connect with Your Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields\\n\\n\\nRaising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields\\n\\nRaising Good Humans book website\\n\\nMindful Parenting Podcast\\n\\nMindful Mama Mentor on Instagram\\n\\nMindful Mama Mentor on Facebook\\n\\nHunter Clarke-Fields on LinkedIn\\n\\nPlum Village Tradition\\n\\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"