Why Kids Don't Listen & How To Shift The Dynamic - Hunter Clarke-Fields

Why don’t kids listen—and how can we get more cooperation without yelling, threats, or bribes?

In this solo episode, Hunter Clarke-Fields breaks down the real reasons kids tune us out and what you can do to transform the dynamic with connection, boundaries, and play.

You’ll learn:

• Why yelling shuts down your child’s “learning brain”

• The communication habits that accidentally create resistance • How to set calm, confident boundaries without harshness

• Why consistency builds trust—and better listening

• The surprising power of play to ease power struggles

• Simple, research-backed tools you can use this week

Hunter shares real-life examples, neuroscience insights, and practical scripts you can use right away to create more cooperation and ease in your home.

If you're tired of repeating yourself, feeling ignored, or slipping into yelling, this episode will give you the clarity—and compassion—you need to shift the dynamic.

Listen now to bring more calm, connection, and confidence to your parenting.

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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