Carla Naumburg
About the Author
Carla Naumburg, PhD, is a clinical social worker, parent coach, and the author of the acclaimed book 'You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion and Give Yourself a Break.' With over two decades of experience supporting families through the chaos of modern parenting, she draws on her expertise in mindfulness and self-compassion to empower overwhelmed parents to embrace their imperfections without guilt. Naumburg's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Psychology Today, where she offers practical, no-nonsense advice that resonates with real-life struggles. A mother of two, she lives in Massachusetts and continues to advocate for kinder, more forgiving approaches to raising children in today's high-pressure world.
