Raising Good People Every Day: 50 Simple Ways to Hit Pause

Raising good people every day: 50 simple ways to hit pause. Sometimes every parent feels confused and helpless when faced with daily routine and hustle. This can be compounded by a lack of understanding, a sense of emotional distance from the child, and a feeling of complete loss of control over the situation, which leads to self-blame and burnout. Hunter Clarke-Fields has presented a book designed to help parents experience less fear, instability, and bring more ease and cooperation with their children into their lives. Her approach to parenting is based on the principle that a parent, when faced with difficult behavior from a child, takes on the role of a wise mentor. Hunter Clarke-Fields is convinced that if we want our children to learn to resolve conflicts constructively without shouting and violence or to cope with strong negative emotions, we must teach them this not only in words but also through actions. Children learn by imitation, and our own behavior becomes the main example for them. If we learn to regulate our own emotions, we will become a reliable support for our children and help them cope with stress in emotionally tense situations. When parents demonstrate respect, patience, and the ability to discuss problems calmly, children adopt such behavior patterns, forming stable self-regulation skills and communication abilities. To help parents develop effective behavior patterns, Hunter Clarke-Fields shares both theoretical knowledge from neuropsychology and practical methods that will help cope with strong negative emotions and stress. Among them are: self-acceptance practices, relaxation exercises, meditations, and ways to free oneself from negative thoughts. The book by psychologist Hunter Clarke-Fields addresses parenting issues and offers practical advice for parents who are struggling with their relationships with their children. The author emphasizes the importance of adult role models. She recommends developing one's own emotional and conflict management skills to foster similar abilities in children. The recommendations in the book aim to increase parents' confidence and improve understanding within the family. The main vectors for work include mindfulness techniques, self-regulation and stress reduction exercises, as well as strategies for building trusting relationships between parents and children.