by Carla Naumburg | May 10, 2019 | Mindbodygreen
Time alone is a precious commodity for parents. Since I’m an introvert—that is, someone who derives energy from solitude—I used to worry that I wouldn’t be up to the task. Anywhere from 16 to 50 percent of the population share my temperament, and for those...
by Carla Naumburg | Apr 11, 2019 | Good Housekeeping, Mindfulness, Parenting
The celebrity college-acceptance scandal, where high-profile parents like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman were accused of doing immoral or illegal things to give their kids a leg up with college admissions, has put the idea of “lawnmower parenting” in...
by Carla Naumburg | Apr 10, 2019 | The New York Times
“My 14-year-old daughter constantly abandons her coat on the floor and leaves half-eaten food in the living room and crumpled papers in the hall. I end up cleaning up after her, which I’ve repeatedly told her makes me upset. She’s a smart, talented kid. So why...
by Carla Naumburg | Apr 9, 2019 | CNN, Parenting
Am I a bad parent if I do the majority of the cleaning up after my kids? — Rather Do It Myself Dear Rather Do It Myself, So much of parenting requires risk analysis. On one hand, we have the future well-being of our children to consider. If we don’t teach...
by Carla Naumburg | Dec 10, 2018 | Mindfulness, Parenting
Mindfulness (and all the yummy stuff that goes along with it, like compassion, curiosity, and gratitude) makes me happier, calmer, and decidedly less likely to lose my shit. (Did I mention I’m writing a book about how to stop losing your shit at your kids? You can...
