by Carla Naumburg | Jun 20, 2019 | Washington Post On Parenting
“Any sort of screen time can be anxiety-producing,” Naumburg says, “but especially time spent on social media, or watching scary shows or movies. And remember, shows that we may perceive as relatively benign may still be upsetting for some children.” The same goes for...
by Carla Naumburg | Jun 10, 2019 | How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids, Newsletter
One of the most common reasons parents come to me for coaching is because they’re losing their shit with their kids. They want to learn how to stay patient when parenting gets tough. Many of these parents feel incredibly ashamed of their tempers. I get it. I’ve felt...
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 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...
