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How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent

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Stop the yelling, lose the guilt, and become a calmer, happier parent. Drawing on evidence-based practices, here is an insight-packed and tip-filled plan for how to stop the parental meltdowns. Its compassionate, pragmatic approach will help readers feel less ashamed and more empowered to get their, ahem, act together instead of losing it. “Using a powerful combination of humor and reality checks, Naumburg helps parents unpack their unique stressors (we all have them) and find ways to stay calm even the most frustrating of family moments.” —Katie Hurley, LCSW, author of No More Mean Girls and The Happy Kid Handbook “By the end not only are you laughing out loud, but you’ve gained a sense of self-compassion and a concrete action plan.”—Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD, author of The Tantrum Survival Guide Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Publishing Company


Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 20, 2019


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1523505427


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 25


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.5 x 8 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #11,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Anger Management Self Help #34 in Self-Help & Psychology Humor #102 in Parenting (Books)


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    • So easy and helpful!
Format: Paperback
This book is so, so good and helpful, like really helpul. Parenting can be so much harder than you expected it to be, and there is so much stress that comes with it. And this compassionate, totally non-judgmental guide is what every parent in the thick of it needs. What's kind of amazing is that it is both really helpful for parents who are managing everyday stresses and minor meltdowns with their kids (how many times do i have to ask you to put on your shoes?!!!!) but also, I imagine, for parents who face real challenges with their tempers, maybe because they had parents who lost it with them. Her open-minded acceptance of how we can all lose our shit along with her totally doable plan to do less of it I think can really help any parent, wherever they fall on the spectrum of losing their temper. At the very least, you will come away learning how to better handle your stress. And at the very most, perhaps this could help a parent who really is struggling with a toxic temper to feel supported enough to make a change. On top of all that, it's just so easy and enjoyable to read. It's short. The author is funny and relatable, and you just kind of gobble it up. This is definitely becoming one of my go-to parenting book recommendations! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019 by K. Rope
    • Refrshing Insight and Actionable Strategies
Format: Kindle
I LOVED this book. I tried reading another book about parenting a challenging child and it was long, the strategies weren't really conducive to real life and it put a lot of the onus on the child, which, as this author says, is problematic since relying on a five year old who doesn't have a developed prefrontal cortex to behave well enough to keep you sane is a terrible idea. I went into the book thinking it was going to have tips for getting my kids to listen, but the book focuses on parents themselves, which turned out to be exactly what I needed. The author is so spot on with her idea that we can't control our child's behavior, and we can only control our reaction to it. The concept of waiting until you're calm to mete out life lessons or discipline is much more effective. I loved that all of the strategies for getting your sh*t together are doable and mostly free. The book is short and the tone is conversational, humorous and compassionate. It was surprisingly fun and easy to read. I feel like less of a horrible parent and, so far, the author's strategies and advice have been successful. Obviously, it's an ongoing process but I'm incredibly grateful I found this book and would recommend it to any parent, regardless of your child or situation. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021 by ColleenG
    • The only mindful parenting book you’ll ever need.
Format: Paperback
If I had to recommend a single parenting book, this would definitely be it. It held me accountable without shaming me in the process. It also simplified cornerstone concepts of human psychology and physiology that need to be earnestly understood—especially when parenting for the first time. With a fun and humorous tone, the book guided me and encouraged curiosity about those concepts. I’ve read and re-read it several times, and each time I learn something new. 10/10 recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025 by Audrey Shepherd
    • Great Advice, Other Than Don't Multitask
Format: Kindle
It's overall a very good book, but be ready to get nothing done with your kid around. The biggest advice is in this book is "don't multi-task" but... the dishes have to get done, you know? In any case, I found the tone hilarious! This book made me crack up a few times. The book is very encouraging as well, so that you feel BETTER after reading a chapter. I do still multi-task with my kid around, I just give him something to do while I do the chores he can't help me with. I do recommend this book, it's great! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2025 by Reader and Shopper
    • Good read
Format: Paperback
Practical advice applicable not just to parenting but to being less reactive and irritable overall. Written in a non-judgmental way. Really enjoyed this book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026 by Karen Tucker
    • Great mantle book and humor helper
Format: Paperback
I raised six kids and their fathers... the grands are now coming around aged 15 down to due in a week... this is a great title for the mantle to remind the kids I'm trying - even when they try me!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026 by DrEdu
    • Great Information/Easy to Understand
Format: Paperback
Absolutely amazing book! The author is extremely relatable if the title caught your attention then you’ll be laughing and learning through the whole journey! Definitely worth the read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2026 by Josh & Sabrina Darby
    • Three stars
Format: Paperback
While this was an easy read, I didn’t feel like I left feeling any more prepared or encouraged. As an avid reader of parenting books, I didn’t feel like there was any information here that isn’t common sense or already presented in other materials.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2026 by Taryn Earhart

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