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What if helping your child calm down could be as simple as a song, a breath, or a playful one-minute practice? In this episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast, Hunter talks with children's mindfulness expert, author, and award-winning musician Kira Willey about how music, movement, a ... Show More
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When You're Parenting Solo - Dr. Gila
In this episode, parenting coach, psychologist, and neuropsychologist Dr. Gila joins us for an honest conversation about the unique challenges—and unexpected strengths—of single parenting. Together, we explore what it means to parent with connection instead of perfection, why com ... Show More
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402: "Raising Good Humans" Parenting Mindfully While Caring for Yourself
What does it mean to practice mindfulness, and how does it apply to parenting? This episode will answer those questions, along with how our kids can trigger us and why putting our needs first actually helps our kids. Join us to learn more!
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Introducing Work Appropriate: How to Make Work Less Hostile to Parents with Jessica Grose
<p>American society is still organized around a presumption that every family unit has a full-time caregiver in the home. Jessica Grose, mom of 2 and opinion writer for <i>The New York Times</i>, joins host Anne Helen Petersen to answer questions about the struggle, sadness, and ... Show More
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131 | The Story You’re Telling Yourself About Motherhood (and How to Change It)
What story are you telling yourself about motherhood? Is it one of constant overwhelm, exhaustion, and defeat—or one of joy, strength, and peace? In today’s episode of the Joy Filled Podcast, Jenna shares a real-life moment of chaos (hello, sweaty mom trying to wrangle kids out t ... Show More
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