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 | 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...
by Carla Naumburg | Oct 17, 2018 | Mindfulness, Parenting
Anxiety sucks. I think we can all agree on that. So, let’s cut to the chase and figure out what to do about it. (On the off chance you’re a parent who doesn’t struggle with anxiety, well, that’s awesome. Keep reading anyway. You never know when you’re going to need...
by Carla Naumburg | Sep 25, 2018 | Mindfulness, Parenting
According to my iPhone’s new Screen Time app, I spent almost 40 hours on my phone last week. YIKES. I don’t even know what to think about this. First I tried to justify it. I use my phone to listen to the radio, which I often have playing in the...
by Carla Naumburg | Feb 14, 2017 | Mindful Mama Movement, Mindfulness, Podcasts
Looking to be more mindful in your interactions with your children? You’re not alone! Staying calm and present for our children can be challenging for all of us, even when we’re not exhausted or triggered. Fortunately, with a little practice, we can get...
by Carla Naumburg | Feb 1, 2017 | Mindful Mama Podcast, Mindfulness, Podcasts
Those of you who have been following my mindfulness shenanigans for awhile know that I am a big fan of my friend and colleague Hunter Clarke-Fields and her work as a Mindful Mama Mentor. Hunter is the real deal; she knows what she’s talking about, and...