'Funny, honest and most importantly really, really useful.' - Helen McGinn, author of The Knackered Mother's Wine Club So, you're losing your sh*t with your kids. You scream, you shout, you snap at them. You're cranky and irritable more often than you'd like to admit. You know how you want to parent; you want to be a calmer, more rational and intentional parent, but no matter how hard you try, you can't help it. You keep losing your sh*t. Just remember: YOU ARE NOT A BAD PARENT. How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids is as honest and compassionate as it is pragmatic about helping you work through your sh*t to be a more present and positive parent. Increasingly relevant to today's parents, who are more overloaded, overwhelmed, and overworked than ever before, Carla Naumburg has the antidote to the feelings of complete despair and rage. How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids is a simple, accessible and humorous guide to more effective and mindful parenting. 'This book is life-changing; it really will stop you from losing your sh*t with your kids!' - Esther Walker

Life is chaotic, parenting is hard and many of us know that what we're currently doing just isn't working for anyone. Most of the time we just end up feeling like we're doing a sh*t job. But it doesn't have to be that way. Social worker, parent coach and mum Carla Naumburg presents her own experience of self-compassion to show how this simple evidence-based practice can transform the way you parent. From navigating difficult emotions and dealing with everyday stresses, You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent shows how a bit of self-compassion can lead to a more engaged style of parenting, better relationships with your kids and a lot more joy. Carla's engaging, funny and authentic voice will help you see that there is no such thing as a sh*t parent.

"For parents who are committed to raising a generation of healthy eaters, this is an important tool!" --Susan Albers, PsyD, New York Times bestselling author of Eating Mindfully Restore joy at your dinner table using the innovative Table Talk Method! But I made it just the way you like it. If you eat your broccoli, you'll grow up big and strong. No dessert unless you finish your dinner! Sound familiar? If you're the parent of a "picky eater," you've likely tried everything to get your kiddo to eat their veggies. And like many other parents, you might have noticed these ideas fail. Your child may not become a gourmand overnight, but the good news is there are ways to help them explore new food--and restore some much-needed mealtime peace. Written by a dietitian and mindful eating expert, End the Mealtime Meltdown serves up the familiar yet largely unexamined phrases parents say to kids at mealtime, and shows that what you say to your kids can actually sabotage your efforts to instill healthy habits. With this practical guide, you'll discover the communication skills you need to end conflict at the dinner table--for good. In the book, you'll find: Specific guidance on what NOT to say to kids as they eat Acknowledgement that conflict at the dinner table is a normal part of parenting Specific words, scripts, and detailed instruction on how to encourage conversation that positively impacts eating behavior and development Real-life stories showing how the Table Talk Method can ease parent distress Instructions on how to tailor this approach to fit your individual needs Tools to help kids develop a healthy relationship with body and food that will last a lifetime If you're craving better ways to deal with turmoil during meals and instill a healthy curiosity about food in your family, this go-to guide is your lifeline.