by Carla Naumburg | Dec 7, 2022 | Writing
Children transform into monsters. The holiday season can bring out the absolute worst in some kids. But it’s really not their fault, said Carla Naumburg, a clinical social worker, author of “You are Not a Sh*tty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion and Give...
by Carla Naumburg | Oct 20, 2022 | Writing
“Nearly every parent questions at some point if they’re a good parent or not. To help with feelings of doubt or inadequacy, this book provides practical advice and focuses on self-compassion. ‘Anxiety is often heavily rooted in comparison and...
by Carla Naumburg | Oct 3, 2022 | Writing
A list of parenting books that won’t freak you out? How great is that? Even better – YOU ARE NOT A SH*TTY PARENT made the cut! I am delighted! Here’s what the amazing Lindsay Powers (creator of the #NoShameParenting movement) had to say about my...
by Carla Naumburg | Oct 1, 2022 | Writing
I get a lot of requests from folks who are interested in learning more about how to get their non-fiction book published. They have questions about self-publishing vs working with a traditional publisher, whether or not to get an agent, and how to get an agent. While...
by Carla Naumburg | Sep 29, 2022 | Writing
There’s a famous story in the Talmud in which a curious wanderer asks Rabbi Shammai to teach him the Torah on one foot. He wanted the sound bite, the bumper sticker summary of Jewish values and teachings. Shammai thought the guy was being sassy and chased him away...
by Carla Naumburg | Sep 27, 2022 | Writing
We parents love a good circus metaphor, and it’s easy to see why. Circuses are sticky and stinky and filled with animals you’re pretty sure you didn’t agree to. Sadly, we rarely get to relax and watch the plates spin without having to worry about who’s going to clean...