BOOK 1: Raising Good Humans, A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE

PART 4 of 4: Chapter 7 Solving Problems Mindfully & Chapter 8 Supporting Your Peaceful Home

Presented by Megan Riesgo, LCPC, PMH-C & Joy Walsh, LCSW, PMH-C

OVERVIEW Episode 4 explores chapter 7 & 8 of Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE book, Raising Good Humans, A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids. Page numbers and links in show notes for listeners to find additional information on topics explored from the source.

DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not constitute medical or professional advice. This information is presented to be informative and does not replace therapy or other medical support.

If you or someone you know is struggling during this phase of parenting a resource to connect with is Postpartum Support International ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.postpartum.net⁠⁠⁠⁠

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CHAPTERS and NOTATIONS

Book Exploration - Chapter 7 Solving Problems Mindfully

00:45 (pg. 126) Normalizing conflict; mindfulness as the foundation for conflict-resolution.

01:20 (pg. 126) Conflicting needs example.

01:55 (pg. 126-129) Authoritarian vs. permissive parenting.

03:30 (pg. 130) Finding the middle path; meeting everyone's needs.

04:45 (pg. 130) Latin root of discipline (disciplina).

06:10 (pg. 132) 5 Win-Win steps: Identify, Brainstorm, Evaluate, Decide, Check In.

07:50 Five Why’s technique.

10:50 (pg. 136) Talking out problems vs. power struggles.

11:10 (pg. 136-137) Sibling conflict: self-regulation, role modeling, and coaching.

13:25 (pg. 138-139) Sibling conflict cheat sheet & tending to both kids.

15:20 (pg. 142) Identifying child's vs. parent's needs.

Ch. 8: Supporting Your Peaceful Home

19:00 (pg. 144-145) Connection and positive feedback loops.

21:30 (pg. 150-151) Daily rhythm concepts.

22:20 Resource: Big Little Feelings

22:45 (pg. 152) Test Drive Routine & Kim Payne's Simplicity Parenting rhythms.

24:45 (pg. 155-160) Kim Payne’s Simplification Steps.

25:30 (pg. 153) Maria Montessori’s methods for independence. Tools: Melissa & Doug & For Small Hands.

26:50 (pg. 158-161) Simplifying toys and clutter.

27:00 (pg. 161-162) Progress over perfection via the Mindful Mama Podcast. Unconditional love begins with self-acceptance and diligent mindfulness practice.