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If you think you\u2019re a horrible parent, well, you\u2019re not alone! Thinking we such at parenting seems to be an inherent part of parenting made worse by the pandemic, financial stressors, and general unease we live with. The wise and witty Carla Naumburg joins us to share tools from her latest book, You are Not a Sh*tty Parent. Along with some humor and spicy language, we can self-compassion to better cope with the unavoidable stressors of parenting.\xa0\nListen and Learn:\n\nWhat is self-compassion and what isn\u2019t it\n\nHow self-compassion differs from being nice\n\nWhy engaging in self-criticism to connect gets us in trouble\n\nThe metaphor of first versus second arrows and how this helps us understand how to better respond to our suffering\n\nNoticing practices\n\nPractices to connect to the present\n\nPractices to connect to common humanity\n\nPractices of curiosity\n\nAbout Carla:\nCarla Naumburg is an author, clinical social worker, and mother. She\u2019s the author of five non-fiction books, including her international bestseller, How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids as well as You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent. Carla\u2019s writing has appeared in a variety of online and print publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Mindful Magazine, Slate.com, Psychology Today, WBUR\u2019s Cognoscenti Blog, Brain, Child, Motherwell, Parents.com, PsychCentral, and Today Moms.\xa0\nResources:\n\nArticle on the dangers of body positivity: What\u2019s the Difference Between Body Positivity and Body Neutrality?\n\n\nCarla\u2019s website\n\nBook: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids\xa0\n\nPre-order You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent here!\n\nRelated Episodes:\n\nEpisode 75. Mindful Self-Compassion with Christopher Germer\n\nEpisode 80. Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics with Jeff Warren\n\nEpisode 113. Self-Compassion for Parents with Susan Pollak\n\nEpisode 129. Yoga for All and Body Kindness with Jennifer Webb\n\nEpisode 149. How Not to Lose it with Your Kids with Carla Naumberg\n\nEpisode 201. Fierce Compassion with Kristin Neff\n\nEpisode 223 Mom Brain Returns with Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco\n\nEpisode 251. Wonder with Frank Keil\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices