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What is mindful parenting? How can you stay calm when your kids are pushing your buttons? According to Hunter Clarke-Fields, mindful parenting starts with you. You need to pay better attention to what’s going on internally before you can focus on your relationship with your kids. Find out how to take better care of yourself so you can form a healthy relationship with your children.
Do you have parenting triggers? Do little things set you off easily? A regular mindfulness practice will not only help you become less reactive, but it will also help you understand why you respond so strongly in certain situations. Using mindfulness to increase self-awareness will help you better identify patterns and root issues that may be fueling your stress and making parenting harder. Check out how to become more aware of your parenting triggers with a mindfulness exercise.
Are you overwhelmed as a parent? What are key strategies for emotional regulation for parents? It can be hard to get your point across to your kids when you’re angry and stressed. No matter how hard the job can be, you need to regulate your own emotions to set an example for your children. Here’s how parents can use mindfulness to regulate themselves in times of stress.
How helpful is meditation for parents? What’s the RAIN meditation? Hunter Clarke-Fields says that developing a mindfulness practice and increasing your self-awareness can help minimize your stress and emotional outbursts. However, she emphasizes that difficult emotions are natural—for parents and children—and you shouldn’t feel any shame for having them. Continue reading to learn how meditation can change your life as a parent.
What’s the most productive method of conflict resolution for parents? How can you tell your child “no” without causing a tantrum? Mindful parenting recognizes that conflicts often arise when there are competing needs between a parent and a child. Rather than resorting to power struggles or permissiveness, mindful parenting aims to resolve conflict through mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving. Let’s look at how to practice conflict resolution for parents who want to keep their cool.
Why doesn’t yelling work when teaching your child right from wrong? How can you communicate to your child with respect? If you want to be closer to your child, communicate with them respectfully. They may be younger and smaller than you, but when you talk to them like adults, they’ll show the same respect back. Take a look at essential parenting communication skills you need to pick up on.
Do you want to be the best parent for your child? How does simplifying your space improve your child’s life? According to Hunter Clarke-Fields, building your relationship with your child doesn’t happen all at once. To strengthen your connection, she recommends two key practices: spending focused time with your child and creating a simple, low-stress environment at home. Discover how to be a better parent by using these two practices.
How can you show your child you’re invested in what they have to say? What are the three levels of listening? Listening lays the groundwork for a stronger relationship, writes Hunter Clarke-Fields. When you really listen to your kids, you send them the powerful message that they matter. Keep reading for Clarke-Fields’s advice on active listening for parents.
Why should kids play outside? How can playing outside help children’s mental health? In The Nature Fix, Florence Williams explains why kids need to spend time in nature. She goes over the benefits of spending time in nature and how it promotes healthy development. Keep reading for an overview of Williams’ assertions.
Why do teenagers have so many mental health issues? How are teenagers coping with depression and anxiety? Teenagers today face intense emotions due to pressure in school, society, and their social circle. Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety raises concerns about teenage suicide rates. Keep reading to learn more about teenage mental health issues.