Meet our new friend, Hunter Clarke-Fields! Hunter is a mindfulness mentor, the host of the Mindful Mama podcast, and a mother of two daughters. She's also the bestselling author of "Raising Good Humans." Her latest book, "Raising Good Humans Every Day," has just been released, providing actionable strategies for raising up your little ones. During our conversation, Hunter offers valuable insights into the world of mindful parenting. She discusses the importance of taking a pause, avoiding the rush, and creating downtime for both parents and children. Hunter emphasizes the need to balance busyness with moments of presence and self-awareness, which ultimately helps improve relationships with our kids. Tune in to discover how incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine can lead to more connected and fulfilling parenting experiences! In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast, you’ll learn:The effects of hurrying and busyness on parents' stress levels and their relationships with their children.The benefits of scheduling downtime and the value of free play for children's development.Mindfulness practice tools to enhance parenting and improve self-awareness.The significance of being real and authentic with children to help foster genuine connections.The role of physical affection in different stages of parenting and the importance of individual preferences.The concept of ownership of problems and its application in parenting and family dynamics.Resources We Shared:Balance VIP- Are you stressed out, feeling like you're doing it all on your own? Through personal coaching and accountability, you will break through your overwhelm and follow through with your goals to be the happy mom you were meant to be In this exclusive coaching program for women!Visit Mindfulness Mama Mentor Read Raising Good HumansRead Hunter’s newest book, Raising Good Humans Every Day  Check out the Mindful Mama Podcast Visit No Guilt MomRate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too!Stress-Free 2023 School Year Challenge - Join us for a month-long challenge that teaches you how to make school-related tasks your kids’ responsibility and to give you a stress-free school year with no battles!