“A wise and fresh approach to mindful parenting.”
—Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance
A kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans, you’ll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids.
Whether you’re running late for school, trying to get your child to eat their vegetables, or dealing with an epic meltdown in the checkout line at a grocery store—being a parent is hard work! And, as parents, many of us react in times of stress without thinking—often by yelling. But what if, instead of always reacting on autopilot, you could respond thoughtfully in those moments, keep your cool, and get from A to B on time and in one piece?
With this book, you’ll find powerful mindfulness skills for calming your own stress response when difficult emotions arise. You’ll also discover strategies for cultivating respectful communication, effective conflict resolution, and reflective listening. In the process, you’ll learn to examine your own unhelpful patterns and ingrained reactions that reflect the generational habits shaped by your parents, so you can break the cycle and respond to your children in more skillful ways.
When children experience a parent reacting with kindness and patience, they learn to act with kindness as well—thereby altering generational patterns for a kinder, more compassionate future. With this essential guide, you’ll see how changing your own “autopilot reactions” can create a lasting positive impact, not just for your kids, but for generations to come.
An essential, must-read for all parents—now more than ever.
“To raise the children we hope to raise, we have to learn to become the person we hoped to be…. This wonderful book will help you handle the ride.”
—KJ Dell’Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent
“Hunter Clarke-Fields shares her wisdom and personal experience to help parents create peaceful families.”
—Joanna Faber and Julie King, coauthors of How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen
From the Publisher
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Publication date : December 1, 2019
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 184 pages
ISBN-10 : 1684033888
ISBN-13 : 978-1684033881
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.46 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Conflict Management #3 in Family Conflict Resolution #5 in Popular Child Psychology
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Autum Wieder –
Be ready for results!
Such a great read! I loved her focus on us as parents. Monkey see, monkey do. So make sure you got your crap together!😂🤭 no really we do just tend to cast our past parented experiences onto our kids without even thinking. Well this book gives you a great opportunity to deep dive and heal your family from the inside out! God bless this author!
balram r. –
a good read
My first parenting book and I am glad I have started with this one. Recommend taking time to read this.
Priyankka –
A Compassionate Guide to Raising Kind and Confident Kids
Raising Good Humans is an incredibly insightful and practical guide for parents who want to nurture kindness, empathy, and emotional intelligence in their children. From start to finish, this book offers compassionate advice grounded in real-life experiences, making it both relatable and inspiring.What I love most about this book is how it balances gentle parenting principles with actionable strategies. The author writes with warmth and honesty, acknowledging the challenges and imperfections that come with raising kids, which instantly made me feel understood rather than judged. The chapters are filled with thoughtful reflections, helpful tips, and real-world examples that resonate deeply.This book goes beyond typical parenting advice by focusing on the heart of what it means to raise compassionate and resilient human beings. It emphasizes the importance of modeling behavior, practicing empathy, and creating a safe space for children to express their feelings. I found the sections on managing emotions—both for parents and children—particularly valuable, as they provide tools for handling tough situations without losing patience or connection.Another standout aspect is how accessible the writing is. Whether you’re a new parent or have years of experience, the book’s tone feels supportive and encouraging, never preachy. It’s also full of gentle reminders to practice self-care as a parent, which is so important but often overlooked.Overall, Raising Good Humans is a must-read for anyone who wants to raise kind, confident, and emotionally healthy kids. It’s a beautiful combination of heart and practical wisdom that has already made a positive impact on how I approach parenting. I highly recommend this book to all parents and caregivers looking for guidance with love and compassion at its core.
Nicole R. –
Overall good
Overall a good book with good advice, but there is a solid chunk that is on mindfulness practice and the book basically says that you HAVE to be able to meditate to move forward with the rest of the book which made it feel very unapproachable for me due to my adhd. I am glad I stuck it out because once that part was over, I was able to get some good insight and advice on raising my kiddo. I would definitely recommend it with the reminder that there is no one size fits all approach to mindfulness and meditation is certainly not the only way to be mindful.
Denisse Villar –
Practical Mindfulness Tips for Calmer, Kinder Parenting
Raising Good Humans is a thoughtful and deeply practical guide for anyone who wants to break free from reactive parenting patterns and raise kids with kindness and confidence. Hunter Clarke-Fields approaches parenting through the lens of mindfulness, which felt like a breath of fresh air compared to the usual advice that can often feel overwhelming or judgmental.What really stood out to me were the easy-to-understand mindfulness exercises and communication strategies that can be applied in everyday parenting moments, whether it’s dealing with toddler tantrums or teenage struggles. The book doesn’t just focus on kids; it also emphasizes caring for your own emotional well-being, which is crucial for staying patient and connected.I appreciated how the author breaks down common parenting challenges and offers clear, realistic tools that don’t require a complete lifestyle overhaul. This made it feel doable even for busy parents who want meaningful change without added stress.This book is ideal for parents who want to foster empathy and emotional intelligence in their children while also cultivating calm and resilience within themselves. It’s a gentle reminder that being mindful isn’t about being perfect but about showing up with more awareness and love every day.If you’re ready for a parenting approach that balances kindness with clear boundaries, Raising Good Humans is a powerful resource you won’t regret picking up.
Teel Family –
Great read!
This book is amazing. Very insightful and it changed the way that I parent my children… I enjoy them a lot more and it has helped me heal in ways I didn’t know I needed. Must read if you’re a parent!
LaChelda McCargo –
Fantastic Strategies
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and enjoyed doing the work and testing the suggested strategies. Being a new parent, I was desperately searching for a new way to parent my hyper-active 5 year-old son. I was tired of all the yelling and needed a better was to communicate with him effectively. And the biggest thing this book helped me realize is that, ITS OK. It’s ok if things don’t get done the parents way and taking a different path to achieve the goal is ok as well. Also, to simply calm down in heated moments, which it suggests practicing meditation (I’ve enjoyed this, it really works).I will say you do have to put in the work and it is a huge unlearning process. Unlearning how I was raised and brought up. And he talks about that in the book ,but I will continue to use these strategies because I feel more calm and the strategies are effective.
Alexis –
Just what I needed
This book is amazing, it’s an approach on mindfulness in your reaction and interactions with your kids. It’s full of practices that test you every day. It’s not the kind of book you can just read all the way through at one time, you have to actually put the work in
Kindle Customer –
Absolutely loved this book, extremely insightful and written in a way that’s easy to understand with multiple tasks to complete throughout which also help you to do your own growing and understanding
Patrícia Sales –
Ainda estou lendo, mas estou achando fantástico. É bom ouvir de quem passou pelas msms lutas que a gente passa e se sente perdida
Retchel –
I have been following lots of blogs and reading about parenting, ive learned a lot and continue learning everyday. This book compliments what ive learned
Amazon Customer –
Fabulous book – I really learnt a lot from reading this book and gained an understanding about raising good little people.
Celine Yong –
This is the must have parenting book