I keep seeing posts and hashtags about mindful parenting. What does it mean to be a mindful parent? How is it different from positive parenting? Intentional parenting? So many types of parenting! What's wrong with just being a parent, period?

Exactly. Why do you even bother to understand what is the different kinds of parenting! You as a parent to your child are as unique as your child is. So, grow into a good parent as you teach your child to grow up into a good person, and this is what is important. Yes, we can always take cues from other people as how nicely or how a different;y a particular situation can be handled.