Q&A #1: Should I help on the playground?
Description
In this Q&A episode of the Mindful Parenting podcast, Hunter Clarke-Fields discusses how to balance support and independence during children’s playtime. She highlights the importance of free, outdoor, and risky play for building confidence, emotional regulation, and mental health, while offering practical tips for encouraging independence without hovering. Hunter advocates for a balanced approach—allowing kids to explore while being attuned to their needs for safety, guidance, and connection.
ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training.
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