News & Updates
How to Stop Freaking Out : The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Cool When Life Gets Chaotic publishes on September 10, 2024 and I’m so freaking (haha!) excited to share it with all of you!
For more details about my first book for kids, head over to the book page or scroll down for a list of podcasts.
It’s About Time You Gave Yourself Some Space [From Your Kids]
Let's talk about a simple strategy for losing your shit less often: taking more space - both physical and psychological - from your kids. Time studies have found that we parents - even those of us who work full time - spend more time with our children than parents of...
Kids’ anxiety can spike during the summer. Here’s why, and what parents can do to help.
“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...
Losing Your Sh*t Doesn’t Make You a Bad Parent. I Promise.
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...
Parenting As An Introvert Can Be Uniquely Exhausting — Here’s How To Deal
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 of us who...
What Is Lawnmower Parenting? Experts Say It Frequently Backfires
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 the...
How to Stop Thinking Your Teen Is ‘Pushing Your Buttons’
"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 does...
“Am I a Bad Parent if I Clean Up After My Kids?”
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 them to...
Holiday Gifts You Can Feel All Self-Righteous About (In a Good Way)
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...
