Mindful Parenting Institute

Welcome to the Mindful Parenting Institute, where parenting meets presence

Raising Resilience, One Breath at a Time

At the Mindful Parenting Institute, we believe that when parents grow, families thrive. Our mission is to empower parents, caregivers, and the professionals who support them with evidence-based mindfulness tools that nurture resilience, reduce stress, and foster deep, lasting connections with children.

Meet Our Expert Founders

Dr. Christopher Willard, PsyD

Dr. Chris Willard is a clinical psychologist, author, and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness. With over two decades of experience, he has taught mindfulness practices to children, parents, and educators around the world. Dr. Willard is the author of 20+ books, including Growing Up Mindful and The Breathing Book. His warm, engaging approach brings science and compassion together to help families navigate the challenges of modern life with greater ease and joy.

Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE

Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful parenting coach, speaker, and author of the bestselling book Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting. With a background in education and over 20 years of meditation and yoga practice, Hunter helps parents bring more calm and cooperation into family life. Her popular podcast, Mindful Mama, reaches tens of thousands weekly with powerful insights and practical tools for more peaceful parenting.

Why Mindful Parenting?

Mindful Parenting isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present.

The benefits include:

Less reactivity, more calm in the moment
Skillful, compassionate communication
Stronger, more connected parent-child relationships
Resilience in the face of daily challenges
Healthier emotional development for both parent and child

When we parent with mindfulness, we create the space to respond rather than react, to listen deeply, and to model the emotional intelligence we hope to cultivate in our children.

How We Support Families & Communities

We work with corporations, schools, and non-profits to bring our programs to where parents need them most. Whether you're a workplace looking to support your employees who are caregivers, a school aiming to boost parent engagement, or a community organization promoting mental wellness, we offer:

Keynote Speaking
Professional Development Workshops
Parent Webinars and Series
Corporate Wellness Partnerships
Custom Resources for Working Parents

All offerings are grounded in the latest research in neuroscience, psychology, and mindfulness.

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Let's collaborate to create a more mindful, compassionate world for families.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Burnout To Balance: Everyday Mindfulness at Work and in Schools

October 2025, Boston

Mindful Parenting Institute

Where present parents raise thriving kids.