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Mindful Kids, Meditations with Omi the Elephant

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Mindful Kids is the official podcast of Omi and Friendz: dedicated to providing kids and families a place to come and reset. Our short meditations are hosted by Omi the Elephant®, who shares how to take a moment to STOP, BREATHE and RESET. Learn to set intentions and begin to feel happier, calm, and refocused. Perfect for kids to listen to on their way to school, before bed, or anytime they need just a moment to connect with themselves. Understanding how to pause will help children regulate ...
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How do you raise kind, confident kids without losing your cool? How do you manage kids’ behavior, help them regulate their big emotions, AND stay grounded? Mindful Parenting is here to help. I’m Hunter Clarke-Fields, former yelling, frustrated mom. Dealing with my anger drove me to find practical, compassionate parenting strategies to regulate emotions as well as mindfulness to bring peace to the chaos at home. In each refreshingly honest episode you’ll come away knowing that you have permis ...
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We parents are often unknowingly (and knowingly) making some big communication mistakes with our children. These mistakes can cause resistance, resentment, and damage to your relationship. How can we communicate better? I talk to Jennie Rosier, PhD about how to improve our communication with our kids. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Field…
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There’s no more important factor in parenting than attachment. Learn all about attachment and the six stages of attachment that our children go through, as well as the problem of “peer orientation.” Hunter talks to a foremost authority on child development, Dr. Gordon Neufeld about why we need to hold on to our kids. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hun…
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What do Jeff Bezos, Sean ‘P.Diddy’ Combs, and Anne Frank have in common? They were all educated in the Montessori system. The Montessori approach to children has been time-tested to be incredibly effective. Want to learn more about how to bring a taste of Montessori into your home? You’ll learn how with today’s podcast guest, Jeanne-Marie Paynel, o…
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Toddlers behavior can be incredibly frustrating and confounding. How do we hold boundaries with a toddler? In this episode, Hunter talks to Janet Lansbury, creator of the Unruffled podcast about how to separate from a clingy toddler and how to handle a toddler hitting their sibling. Learn about being the “calm leader” and setting limits with confid…
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We want our children to be able to regulate their emotions, but how do we teach them how? How do we know if a child is deliberately testing their boundaries versus having a fight-flight-freeze stress response? If you’ve wondered about these things, you’re in luck because in this Mindful Mama Podcast episode I talk to Mona Delahooke, author of Brain…
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Would you like to avoid conflicts and drama with your kids? You might want to explore the principles of the Danish Way of Parenting. In this episode, Hunter talks to Iben Sandahl about shifts in mindset about trust, play, ultimatums, and how to reframe things for your child. Let’s learn from the “happiest country on earth!” ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIEL…
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A few years ago, Elisha Beach chose to put out the REAL picture of motherhood: she’s sitting on the toilet, nursing her child. A few days later, a news channel was calling her. She used this sudden platform, to be honest about the difficulties of being a stay-at-home-parent and help other moms carve out some sanity in the midst of the craziness. In…
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Do you have a highly sensitive child? Are you a highly sensitive adult? If so, you may be dealing with a LOT of intense emotions. High sensitivity can be a gift, but it also requires some coping skills to handle the big feelings. Hunter talks to Emma Lauer about tools to help the HSPs. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mi…
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What happens when a parenting coach of teens looks back on her early years? In this episode you’ll hear Casey O’Roarty share her early parenting regrets and her real-world wisdom about how to handle our relationships with our children—at every age. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podc…
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Samantha is parenting five kids in a blended family in Montana. She’s challenged by her 10-year-old son’s aggressive behavior. Hunter coaches her on asking what her son needs, how to regulate emotions, how to respond to his hostile conduct, and more. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% po…
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This podcast episode by Omi the Elephant about practicing happiness together sounds absolutely wonderful! I love the idea of imagining a warm, glowing light in our chests that represents happiness. And how cool is it to think about all the things that make us happy and then share that happiness with others? It's like creating a chain reaction of jo…
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** Trigger Warning** How do we talk to our kids about body safety? It’s not easy! Oftentimes, we can miss out on these most important of conversations because they are so difficult. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to Dr. Missy Gryder who developed the Body Safety Box. Hear her talk about the importance of this and how it might be the num…
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How do we talk to kids about climate change? As the weather gets more extreme with fires and floods, our own fears mount. And our kids have more awareness than we realize. I talk to journalist Anya Kamenetz about what age to say what to our kids about climate. We also discuss positive ways to take action. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-F…
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Kids do and say things all the time that trigger intense feelings in us parents. Then we’re often yelling, shaming, or blaming. Where do these intergenerational dramas come from? How can we transform these triggers? In this episode, I talk to psychologist Dr. Lynyetta Willis about all this and more so that we can move on to healing and empowerment.…
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That podcast episode by Omi the Elephant about waking up with a meditation sounds amazing! I love the idea of starting the day feeling happy and refreshed. Taking deep breaths, stretching, setting intentions, and expressing gratitude are such great ways to wake up your body and mind. I'll definitely give this meditation a try tomorrow morning. 🌞🧘‍♀…
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When your child goes through a difficult time, how can art help them through that experience? What if it’s something truly scary or even traumatic? Hunter talks to Nicole Porter, creator of the Emerald Sketch about how to help kids through traumatic & difficult events and how to support their emotional regulation. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter…
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In this podcast episode, I talk to Dr. Meghan Owenz, the author of the book, Spoiled Right: Delaying Screens and Giving Children What They Really Need. Dr. Owenz explains why screens should be avoided for children under 5 and are actually necessary (to an extent) for older kids. We talk about finding a balance, using her S.P.O.I.L. method, and tool…
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Is your child smart, but not very motivated? Do you have trouble getting them to do well in school or work hard on the field? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Ellen Braaten, child psychologist and associate professor at Harvard Medical School about how to motivate kids—and you may be very surprised by her answers! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter C…
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You have a child and they are starting to defy you and say, “no.” What do you do? There’s so much conflicting advice out there and pressure to have a well-behaved child, but what is the best way to handle misbehavior and raise healthy, happy kids? In this episode, the big-mama of peaceful parenting, Dr. Laura Markham shares the fundamentals of how …
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Do you remember that you are enough? Moms struggle with anxieties, insecurities, imperfections, and guilt. How do we embrace our imperfections? How do we deal with feelings of failure, loneliness? Hunter talks to Rachel Marie Martin about her book, “Mom Enough,” full of love letters to struggling moms. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fiel…
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Hey there! That podcast episode by Omi the Elephant about finding calm while driving to school sounds awesome! I totally get you, sometimes the car ride can be stressful with all those thoughts and worries. But doing a meditation can really help make it more relaxing and peaceful. Just taking some deep breaths and imagining positive energy filling …
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Do you feel overwhelmed with all of your stuff and responsibilities? Then this interview with Courtney Carver, author of Soulful Simplicity is a must-listen. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Our lives of too much -- too much stuff, too much busyness, etc. -take us away from what is really important and can even lead to stress-relate…
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Kids are starting puberty these days earlier than ever before—with the average age of onset at 8-9 in girls and 9-10 for boys! This means that we want to start thinking about those tricky conversations earlier than later. How DO we talk about kid’s bodily and hormonal changes? Cara Natterson, pediatrician, and Vanessa Kroll, puberty educator come o…
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Hey there, my little dragon friend! That podcast episode by Omi the Elephant about the Dragon Breath technique sounds so cool! Just imagine yourself as a powerful dragon, taking a big breath in through your nose and blowing out all those icky feelings. It's a great way to calm down and feel better when you're feeling upset or mad. You've got the po…
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Do your kids have the opportunity to be independent? Many of us have become so fearful of the world around us, we have drastically limited our children's ability to grow their independence. In this episode, I talk to Lenore Skenazy, author of Free Range Kids about her Let Grow Movement and why allowing our kids to explore their independence is so i…
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Ann Coleman had a teen son who was struggling on multiple fronts: ADHD, depression, drugs, and rages. How to deal with that? She talks first of how she messed up by “putting the hammer down,” the effects that had, and how acknowledging emotions was the first step to dialing down the drama and creating a loving relationship. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIEL…
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This podcast episode by Omi the Elephant about positive affirmations sounds super cool! Did you know that when we repeat positive things to ourselves, it can make us feel happier and more confident? I love the affirmations they shared, like "I am strong and brave" and "I am loved by my family and friends." It's a great way to start the day feeling …
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Why is it such a commonly held belief that the more you self-sacrifice, the better of a mother, wife, and person you are? Where did this notion even come from? Why do women feel badly when we set boundaries or take care of our needs? If you’re looking to understand some of the deeper causes of our struggles as women, check out this podcast episode.…
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Why do we behave the way we do? Why do our children behave the way they do? Many of the factors are well beyond our control. Hunter talks to Robert Sapolsky, professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” about stress, individualist vs. collectivist cultures, displacement aggress…
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this podcast episode by Omi the Elephant sounds amazing! It's all about doing a body scan to start your day off right. You just find a quiet spot, close your eyes, and focus on each part of your body from your toes to your head. It helps you feel relaxed and focused, and you can even set a goal for the day. I'm definitely going to try this tomorrow…
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We have all experienced the judgmental looks and unsolicited advice from others about our parenting. Why does our society shame parents, who are simply trying their best to raise children? Today, I talk with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW, a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, and bestselling author of Shame-Proof Parenting: Find your unique parenting voice…
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this podcast episode by Omi the Elephant is so cool! It's all about how meditation can make us feel like superheroes using our breath as a superpower. Just by taking deep breaths and imagining ourselves as superheroes, we can conquer stress and negativity. It's like having a secret weapon right inside us! 🌬️💪😄…
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Elisabeth has a 9 year old daughter and she’s struggling with her reactivity and moving away from controlling her daughter and into coaching her. In this session, she discovers what her North Star is and how her day-to-day life and feeling super stretched thin is holding her back from making the changes she wants to make. Listen for the tool Hunter…
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Many of us are living with anxiety during the life disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. But some fear is healthy and some is not. It’s smart for us to stay home, wash our hands (a LOT), and boost our immune systems, but what about when fear leads us to obsess? I invited Iyanla Vanzant, author and star of “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” back to the Mindful …
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You don’t want to talk about grief. You’d rather watch a show or go for a walk, but it’s an inevitable fact of life that we all have to deal with the loss of our loved ones. If you are dealing with grief, then you’ll appreciate Kris Carr’s new book, “I’m Not a Mourning Person,” and our conversation about loss—whether it be the dissolving of a relat…
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Noone needs to tell the mother of a daughter that their relationship comes with it’s fair share of unique challenges, but why is this? Join me as I talk to Dr. Michelle Deering, author of What Mothers Never Tell Their Daughters, about the complexities of a mother/daughter relationship and how we can best navigate the challenges, while appreciating …
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Major depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting more than 8% of American adults each year, and a lot of parents. What leads to a depressive episode in parents? How can we ward it off? Dr. Judith Joseph share the 4 most important steps to prevent depression and more. Listen to the end for what to ask when interviewing a therap…
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In this fun meditation called "Stop, Breathe and Reset," we find a cozy spot to sit down and take a big breath in and out. Then, we imagine being in a busy city and create a magical bubble of peace and quiet around us. We let go of our worries and fill the bubble with happy thoughts. It's a great way to find calm and reset our minds. Give it a try!…
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We all just want our kids to be happy and healthy, right? How do we protect them and prepare them for the world? How do we make sure that they don’t face troubled teen years that may follow them into adulthood? Aaron Huey, founder of Fire Mountain Residential Treatment Center and host of parenting podcast "Beyond Risk and Back,” shares with us the …
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Kids are growing up in a world that has unprecedented challenges and stressors. In a world with school shootings, a climate crisis, and racial and identity unrest, how do we help our children? Stephanie Krauss talks to Hunter for this episode, saying that “kids today are surviving and thriving all at once.” What do kids REALLY need? Find out inside…
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Have you ever wondered why we have an inner voice? Today, I talk to Ethan Kross, an award-winning psychologist and author of the national bestseller, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. In our conversation, we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of having an inner voice. He also shares some tools on how to harness y…
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How do you set boundaries when your kids are fighting or hitting? What exactly do you say to hold those boundaries around screentime? I talk to Dr. Robyn Silverman, child development specialist and author of “How to Talk to Kids About Anything” about setting boundaries with kids. You’ll get scripts for all of these things plus how to use calm-down …
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Mindful Parenting member Katie has been working on skillful responses to her three year-old, but her husband disagrees with her responses. He is worried that without “consequences” their child won’t have any disincentive to stop the bad behavior. What do they do? In this special on-air coaching session, Hunter talks Katie through how to respond to …
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When your kid is getting aggressive, how do you stay calm? Ed Center shares his story of being stuck between the authoritarian habits of his upbringing and learning new gentle parenting techniques that weren’t working when things got tough. He shares the tools for how to make that vital space to choose a response rather than be reactive. ABOUT HUNT…
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Happy New Year! Cheers to us to for making it here and one more cheers for the beautiful year we are about to have! I recorded this episode late November but the time and message was for YOU and NOW. This episode is about the idea of "doing things because you want to", it sounds simple when you say it out loud but ask yourself... "when was the last…
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Tantrums are maddening, stressful, and exhausting for everyone involved. What can you do to keep your cool and help your child calm down? Rebecca Hershberg, child psychologist and mother of two shares with us the science of development and the art of managing your child’s tantrums. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindfu…
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How do you really calm your reactivity? Over the past two years, Hunter has spoken internationally on how to stop yelling. In this episode, you’ll hear the audio from one of her live talks around the world and find out exactly what it takes to calm that parenting frustration. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Pare…
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Harsh words and raised voices rarely lead to a positive outcome. In this episode, I talk to Matt and Sunaina Marquez, founders of The Happy Wanders Club, about communicating using Nonviolent Communication. With Nonviolent Communication (NVC) we learn to hear our own deeper needs and those of others. Through its emphasis on deep listening—to ourselv…
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