Carla Naumburg

Of course you think youre doing a sh*tty job. Every parent does. Its pretty much a byproduct of our society, with its incessant demands coupled with the in-your-face competitiveness parents see on social media. Unfortunately, the pandemic only made things worse, as parents juggled the stresses of helping their kids navigate online schooling while they also had to work from home. All of which makes Carla Naumburgs new book utterly necessary. Author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids, with 149,000 copies in print, Naumburg delivers her message right up frontYou Are Not a Sh*tty Parentthat all parents need to hear and believe in. And she does it with her singular understanding, relatably funny voice, and keen insights. You dont react calmly to every situation? That doesnt make you a sh*tty parent. Youd rather hide in the back of the closet than play dolls with your child (because you hate dolls)nope, doesnt mean youre a sh*tty parent. The fact is, great parenting is not the same thing as perfect parenting. Great parenting starts with true self-compassion, the kind that means you dont judge yourself. Harnessing this self-compassion is the key to giving yourself a break and embracing your best qualities as a parent. There are four evidence-based elements of self-compassionnoticing, connection, curiosity, and compassion of courseand Naumburg gives tangible steps for how to use each to help parents reduce their anxiety, trust their instincts, move past the guilt and become a calmer, more confident parent. Which, in the end, benefits your child as much as you.

From the bestselling author of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids comes the ultimate guide for middle grade readers about managing stress and anxiety when life gets chaotic. Within these pages, readers will learn what a freak out is (and isnt), discover why people flip out when theyre stressed, practice keeping cool in the most chaotic moments, and choose one of many strategies for calming down when things are totally overwhelming. Along the way, there are: Quizzes! Whats your freak out style? Truth Bombs! You dont have to be perfect. Freak Out Facts! There are more nerve cells in your body than there are stars in the Milky Way. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER: You canand willhave big, intense, unpleasant feelings. The trick is knowing how to manage them. Uniquely designed to meet readers ages 8 and up, this book is filled with techniques, tools and most importantly, understanding, to guide readers through all the twists and turns on the roller coaster called LIFE.

Stop the yelling, lose the guilt, and become a calmer, happier parent. Drawing on evidence-based practices, here is an insight-packed and tip-filled plan for how to stop the parental meltdowns. Its compassionate, pragmatic approach will help readers feel less ashamed and more empowered to get their, ahem, act together instead of losing it. Using a powerful combination of humor and reality checks, Naumburg helps parents unpack their unique stressors (we all have them) and find ways to stay calm even the most frustrating of family moments. Katie Hurley, LCSW, author of No More Mean Girls and The Happy Kid Handbook By the end not only are you laughing out loud, but youve gained a sense of self-compassion and a concrete action plan.Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD, author of The Tantrum Survival Guide

Funny, honest and most importantly really, really useful. - Helen McGinn, author of The Knackered Mothers Wine ClubSo, youre losing your sh*t with your kids. You scream, you shout, you snap at them. Youre cranky and irritable more often than youd like to admit. You know how you want to parent; you want to be a calmer, more rational and intentional parent, but no matter how hard you try, you cant help it. You keep losing your sh*t.Just remember: YOU ARE NOT A BAD PARENT.How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids is as honest and compassionate as it is pragmatic about helping you work through your sh*t to be a more present and positive parent. Increasingly relevant to todays parents, who are more overloaded, overwhelmed, and overworked than ever before, Carla Naumburg has the antidote to the feelings of complete despair and rage. How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids is a simple, accessible and humorous guide to more effective and mindful parenting.This book is life-changing; it really will stop you from losing your sh*t with your kids! - Esther Walker

Life is chaotic, parenting is hard and many of us know that what were currently doing just isnt working for anyone. Most of the time we just end up feeling like were doing a sh*t job.But it doesnt have to be that way. Social worker, parent coach and mum Carla Naumburg presents her own experience of self-compassion to show how this simple evidence-based practice can transform the way you parent. From navigating difficult emotions and dealing with everyday stresses, You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent shows how a bit of self-compassion can lead to a more engaged style of parenting, better relationships with your kids and a lot more joy.Carlas engaging, funny and authentic voice will help you see that there is no such thing as a sh*t parent.

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Libro imprescindible, con soluciones reales que os ayudarán, a ti y a tus hijos, a gestionar de forma consciente los retos diarios y a prevenir, desde el mindfulness, no solo las pataletas de los más pequeños sino tambien las nuestras. La paternidad puede ser estresante y, cuando tus hijos tienen una pataleta, no resulta facil mantener la calma, por no hablar de calmarlos. Los niños estan aprendiendo a gestionar las emociones intensas y a prestar atencion y tomar decisiones utiles, pero no siempre lo consiguen.Las desagradables luchas de poder pueden hacer que te sientas frustrado y desesperanzado, y tu hijo mas alterado y estresado. Pero no tiene por que ser asi.Gracias a los divertidos juegos, actividades y ejercicios que contiene, podras guardar la compostura, utilizar el mindfulness con tus hijos y proporcionarles las habilidades que necesitan para gestionar mejor el estres, las emociones dificiles y los problemas de atencion.Las crisis son inevitables, pero con este libro sabras que hacer para restaurar la paz.Reseñas: Un regalo a los padres sumamente atractivo y facil de comprender que ofrece formas sencillas y, al mismo tiempo, significativas de practicar el mindfulness personalmente y con los niños. Susan Kaiser Greenland, autora de The Mindful Child y cofundadora de Inner KidsLleno de estrategias sabias, efectivas y divertidas... Si todos los padres leyeran este libro, las familias serian mucho mas felices. Elisha Goldstein, doctora en psicologia, cofundador del Center for Mindful Living y autor de Uncovering Happiness

This generation of parents is overwhelmed with parenting advice; Carla Naumburg sets out to remind them that they have everything they need to raise healthy, happy children. Mindful parenting is about paying attention to what is going on with your children and yourself without judging it or freaking out about it or thinking everyone, including yourself and your child, should be doing something differently. In Parenting in the Present Moment, Naumburg shares what truly matters in parentingconnecting with children in ways that are meaningful to them and you, staying grounded amidst the craziness of parenting, and staying present for whatever life throws your way.With reassuring, compassionate storytelling, she weaves the most current theoriesabout healthy relationships, compassionate self-care, and mindfulnessthroughout vignettes of her own chaotic childhood and parental struggles. She shows how mindfulness creates a solid foundation for any style of parenting, regardless of your cultural background, socio-economic status, or family structure. She also introduces the STAY model for tough times: Stop whatever it is youre doing; Take a Breath; Attune to you thoughts and those of your child; and Yield to what is happening so you can respond from a place of connection and compassion. Parenting is an ongoing journey that constantly challenges every parent. Parenting in the Present Moment will help each family find its own way.

Libro imprescindible, con soluciones reales que os ayudarán, a ti y a tus hijos, a gestionar de forma consciente los retos diarios y a prevenir, desde el mindfulness, no solo las pataletas de los más pequeños sino tambien las nuestras. La paternidad puede ser estresante y, cuando tus hijos tienen una pataleta, no resulta facil mantener la calma, por no hablar de calmarlos. Los niños estan aprendiendo a gestionar las emociones intensas y a prestar atencion y tomar decisiones utiles, pero no siempre lo consiguen. Las desagradables luchas de poder pueden hacer que te sientas frustrado y desesperanzado, y tu hijo mas alterado y estresado. Pero no tiene por que ser asi. Gracias a los divertidos juegos, actividades y ejercicios que contiene, podras guardar la compostura, utilizar el mindfulness con tus hijos y proporcionarles las habilidades que necesitan para gestionar mejor el estres, las emociones dificiles y los problemas de atencion. Las crisis son inevitables, pero con este libro sabras que hacer para restaurar la paz.Reseñas:Un regalo a los padres sumamente atractivo y facil de comprender que ofrece formas sencillas y, al mismo tiempo, significativas de practicar el mindfulness personalmente y con los niños.Susan Kaiser Greenland, autora de The Mindful Child y cofundadora de Inner Kids Lleno de estrategias sabias, efectivas y divertidas... Si todos los padresleyeran este libro, las familias serian mucho mas felices.Elisha Goldstein, doctora en psicologia, cofundador del Center for Mindful Living y autor de Uncovering Happiness