
A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent
by Carla Naumburg
Recommended by Melinda Wenner Moyer
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Parenting, Relationships & Family, and Nonfiction.
Ever lose it with your kid If so, you’re definitely not alone. Parenting is stressful, children are insane, and you’re only human. Carla Naumburg, PhD, a clinical social worker, was so at a loss with her daughters that she found herself Googling “how to stop yelling at my kids” during a particularly grueling evening. That moment led to this book—a...
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Parenting, Relationships & Family, and Nonfiction.
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Melinda Wenner Moyer
“Absolutely, I think so! Also love this book by @CarlaGeorge22: How to Stop Losing Your Sht with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent”
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