Join clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy on her weekly podcast, as she takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance—all in short episodes, because we know time is hard to find as a parent. Her breakthrough approach has enabled thousands of people to get more comfortable in discomfort, make repairs after mistakes, and always see the good inside. You'll gain the tools to embody your authority while developing a stronger parent-child connection, helping you become the parent you want to be and helping your child develop the skills necessary for life success.
191 episodes transcribedUnpopular opinion: It’s okay for our kids to like some kids better than others. After all, we want them to grow up into adults who can build meaningfu...
As parents, we all want our children to receive meaningful learning opportunities in their classrooms. In this week’s episode, Dr. Becky chats with Dr...
We need to change the narrative that motherhood is all about sacrifice. Here’s a new narrative: You can’t show up for your kids unless you show up for...
Becoming a parent is really hard. And part of what makes it hard is the unrealistic narrative about what parenthood should feel like. In this Deep Div...
Everyone talks about the “terrible twos,” but we rarely acknowledge the tricky twelve- to twenty-four-month stage. At one year, kids are rapidly devel...
There’s no one right way to approach technology with teens. But there is a framework: Instead of *protecting* your kid from the internet, focus on *pr...
When our kids are older, we usually define confidence as trusting yourself and not following the crowd. And yet, when our kids are younger, we often h...
How do we help our kids learn to love learning? Well, guess what: It has nothing to do with success or achievement ... instead, it has everything to d...
We all want to encourage our kids' independence, but what about when safety is a concern? Focus on "family jobs": Your job as a parent is to set bound...
When we hear about our kids being teased, bullied, or left out, it tends to bring up painful memories from our own childhoods. As a result, we often j...
How do you raise your children differently than you were raised? For trauma therapist Kobe and her husband Kyle, this question isn't just about breaki...
If you ever feel like you're just counting down the minutes until your kid's bedtime, join the club. Nothing is wrong with you if you find parenting e...
When our children ask us difficult questions like "What happens when you die?" or "Am I going to die?", we often get stuck about what to do next. Shou...
Did you know that the tool you may be missing in your parenting toolbox is … singing? Don’t worry, no musical training or ability necessary! Music is...
When your child says something like "I just saw a komodo dragon in my room!" or "I drove the bus home from school today!", your first impulse might be...
Every parent we know wants their kids to feel good about their bodies. But here's the tricky thing about body confidence: It has little to do with fee...
When your child's actions and words seem totally out of control, it means they *feel* out of control. In these moments, kids need our help differentia...
If your kid recently started to spit—or do something else that you just want them to stop doing—it’s easy to get into a power struggle. Annoying behav...
Let's be honest, being in a marriage or partnership is hard. And when you're raising young kids together, maintaining a healthy relationship comes wit...
