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"Raising Good Humans Every Day" by Hunter Clarke-Fields and Shefali Tsabary is a groundbreaking and inspiring parenting guide that offers a fresh perspective on raising children with empathy, mindfulness, and authenticity. Clarke-Fields and Tsabary, both renowned experts in the fields of mindfulness and conscious parenting, combine their wisdom and insights to create a comprehensive yet accessible roadmap for fostering healthy, resilient, and compassionate children.

One of the most compelling aspects of "Raising Good Humans Every Day" is its emphasis on cultivating a mindful and compassionate approach to parenting. Clarke-Fields and Tsabary guide readers through a journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to explore their own beliefs, values, and emotions in order to become more present and attuned parents. Their approach is grounded in empathy and understanding, providing a nurturing environment in which children can thrive and grow.

The book is filled with practical advice and actionable strategies for incorporating mindfulness and conscious parenting into everyday life. From setting boundaries and managing conflicts to fostering emotional intelligence and resilience, Clarke-Fields and Tsabary offer a wealth of tools and techniques to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children in today's fast-paced world. Their guidance is both insightful and empowering, empowering readers to build strong, loving relationships with their children based on mutual respect and understanding.

Moreover, "Raising Good Humans Every Day" is not just a parenting manual—it's a philosophy for living a more intentional and fulfilling life. Clarke-Fields and Tsabary explore the interconnectedness of all relationships, showing readers how the principles of mindfulness and compassion can be applied to every aspect of their lives. By cultivating a deeper understanding of themselves and their children, readers can create harmonious and loving families that serve as the foundation for a more compassionate and peaceful world.

The book is also notable for its inclusivity and diversity, with Clarke-Fields and Tsabary addressing the unique challenges faced by parents from all walks of life. Whether readers are single parents, LGBTQ+ parents, adoptive parents, or navigating blended families, they will find practical advice and support tailored to their specific circumstances. This inclusivity ensures that "Raising Good Humans Every Day" is accessible to all parents, regardless of background or identity.

In conclusion, "Raising Good Humans Every Day" by Hunter Clarke-Fields and Shefali Tsabary is a must-read for parents seeking to raise compassionate, resilient, and emotionally intelligent children. With its insightful guidance, practical strategies, and compassionate approach, it's a book that has the power to transform families and empower parents to become the best version of themselves. Clarke-Fields and Tsabary's wisdom and compassion shine through on every page, making "Raising Good Humans Every Day" an invaluable resource for parents at every stage of their journey.

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Every parent should read this at some point. I will add it to my list of things I suggest to new parents.
This is a great resource for busy parents, with small chapters that you can read quickly before you pass out from sheer exhaustion!

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I really liked this book, it was different than anything else I've read which was a breath of fresh air. I will be recommending this to my friends, and auto buy this author!

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Short, easy to read chapters are great for the busy parent. Full of great tips and practical advice, I can see referring to this as my 2 year old grows and hits new developmental stages.

Thank you Netgalley and New Harbinger Publications, Inc., for the ARC!

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This book was jammed packed with information and tips that I will be coming back to. There were so many useful tools and practices for parents regardless of how many kids you have. I thoroughly enjoyed the examples and techniques given at the end of each section too. There were many para that really resonated with me and helped to ground me so I could be more present with each of my kids. I would highly recommend having a physical copy to refer to when needed! Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy.

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This is a great guide for child rearing the kind way.

There are some amazing tips and good scenarios with examples of positive solutions to tricky situations. I think this is a very nice and supportive book.... I did have issue with some choices by the author. The major issue I have is that the author's website is suggested for a lot of the solutions in the book (i.e.- mommy meditations can be found, worksheets, etc.) and then the emails just keep coming every day.
I've never experienced this from an author so it is an odd situation. I feel that the website is a fine thing to provide, but mentioning it so frequently that it feels that the book is useless unless you're on the newsletter.

The book itself was fine.

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This was lovely! I absolutely want to purchase a copy because a lot of portions weren't quite applicable to my 2.5 & 1yo's. Informed, researched, helpful and enlightening. A lovely read.

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Every parent should read this.
This is the best resource for busy parents, with bite-size actionable chapters! I find myseThank you Hunter for this book and your continued sharing on your podcast!

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Wow I’ve been a mom for a long time (20+ years) and I still was able to find this book extremely useful. So don’t think this is a book for new parents (though it would be extremely helpful for them too) this is for all parents. Great advise and tips to how to implement the ideas.

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Very practical and helpful application of the previous book "Raising Good Humans." I loved the short easily readable chapters with super clear practical tips at the end. I immediately was able to apply it to my parenting and home life that day and it has already made an impact on the peace of our household. Thank you for an advance copy. I am sure I will buy a copy and refer back to it often!

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A wonderful back to the roots book about how to just raise solid decent humans. It digs deep into the things we already know to be true and solidifies them. While we want to read "all the books" to figure out how to just raise good kids that are productive members of society, this book brings that all to the surface in a way that is easy to connect with. We have three children ages 3, 5 and 9.5 and it connects with all of those ages in different aspects. Would recommend!

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This book was a valuable resource at a time I really needed it. I’m a new (ish) parent of twins who are 9 months old, now. There are definitely moments where I get overwhelmed and having this book as my side-kick gives me an extra oomph, for sure. The text’s tone is so approachable and encouraging, and the recommended skills and tasks are incredibly useful in lowering my stress in those high-intensity moments of being a parent. I definitely recommend this book to all parents out there. There is something in this book for everyone, and if we all used a new skill or two (there are 50 really easy-to-incorporate ideas in this book for a more mindful approach to parenting) goodness, the world would definitely be a better place!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher!

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I found a lot of good advice in this book for being a calmer and more present parent. My son is 8 and a half, and I feel like the info is applicable. I appreciated that the chapters were short (a few pages) and to the point. They started with a relevant quote and ended with some action suggestions.

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I really enjoyed this book. I loved the way it was broken out in to 50 small chapters making the information very digestible. As a new parent I felt like I learned so many things I can already begin to implement but also things that will carry throughout my daughters life. I think almost all parents and caregivers would benefit from this book. I am looking forward to look in to some of the resources that were shared as well.

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I truly connected with this book in a way that I didn't expect, and I think it should be required reading for every parent who worries that they aren't doing enough or doing things correctly for their kids. I'll definitely be buying a copy of this once it releases.

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I’d say this is aimed at new parents who have zero background with any other parenting advice. If this is someone’s first time hearing about being a respectful parent, this might be a good book. I’d say for ages 0-4. After this, the info feels kinda common sense and redundant.

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I enjoyed this book! A great reminder and guide on mindfulness and slowing down to be with our children. This a great everyday guide for parents who want to practice mind fullness and emotional intelligence.

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Having read and enjoyed Raising Good Humans a few years ago, I was excited to find this follow-up available as an advanced copy for review (thanks Netgalley, New Harbinger Publications and the author, Hunter Clarke-Fields!)
The idea behind this book is the same as the first one- to cultivate a better relationship with our children through more mindful, present parenting. This differs from the first book however as Raising Good Humans Every Day is meant to be more of a daily guidebook, with an emphasis on parental emotions, calmness, self-love and having compassion for ourselves first so that we may be capable of more effective listening to our children and more compassionate behavior towards them.
This is book is written for moms of all stripes and was completely relatable to me as a mom of many. Several types of behavioral scenarios are presented in the book and I found myself nodding along in understanding because of the familiarity of them. Hunter Clarke-Fields gives us the tools to help manage and defuse negative interactions, leading to more positive outcomes for us and for our child.
She provides exercises, advice without guilt, and realistic tips for slowing down in the moment, managing how we react to difficult situations and how to approach them from a more calm and compassionate place.
I can see myself referring back to the pages that brought me the most comfort while reading through the first time. Different types of breathing exercises, the "calm-down kit" (brilliant!) and the sections in which the author reminds us all that there is no such thing as a perfect parent will be pages that I bookmark for future reference. I recommend picking up a copy of Raising Good Humans Every Day to any caregiver who wants to practice more mindful parenting and develop a better connection with their child.

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I loved Raising Good Humans and enjoyed this one as well. Both are very useful for parents who really want to slow down and connect with their children while building their emotional intelligence and setting the foundation for how their children will experience life. I appreciated the short chapters in this one with realistic strategies. I think this is one of those resources that parents will have with highlighted spots and sticky note tabs hanging out of that they can come back to again and again.

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I really enjoyed this book! Applying mindfulness/meditation techniques to parenting, each of the 50 short and sweet chapters covers a specific concept and begins with a quote, includes an anecdote that is general enough to be relevant, and ends with an actionable item to apply the practice. I think the concepts covered are accessible for anyone, from the most novice and harried to the most experienced parents.

This book is to parenting what yoga and meditation is to the mind and body - experience it once, and you will feel a spark of magic; build the habit and experience it regularly over a longer term, and you will supercharge your life. I think it would be really beneficial to go through this book over the course of a year, committing a week to each concept. I highly recommend this book for all parents, but especially those in the weeds of early parenthood.

Thank you to New Harbinger via NetGalley for gifting me with an ARC to review. I loved it!

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