Becky Kennedy || Good Parenting

Today we welcome Dr. Becky Kennedy. She is a clinical psychologist and mom of three, recently named “The Millennial Parenting Whisperer” by TIME Magazine. She specializes in parenting and child development, with an emphasis on anxiety and resilience. Dr. Becky received her BA in Psychology and Human Development from Duke University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. Her latest book is called Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be. In this episode, I talk to Becky Kennedy about good parenting. Raising children is no easy task. As a mom herself, Dr. Becky knows what that’s like. Her parenting philosophy revolves around seeing the good inside every child and seeing the sturdy leader in every parent. She shares actionable advice on how to repair emotional connection after conflict, how to reduce shame, and how we can break unhealthy generational patterns. We also touch on the topics of genetics, resilience, attachment, and self-care. Website: www.goodinside.com Instagram: @drbeckyatgoodinside   Topics 02:20 Dr. Becky’s interest in parenting 06:00 The Good Inside Approach 10:22 Maximizing for attachment safety 17:32 Raising children with empathy  23:18 The most generous interpretation 28:49 “Two things are true” mode  33:34 How to make up with our kids after a fight 38:21 Dr. Becky’s recommended resources  39:27 Prioritize resilience over happiness 43:49 How to detect and reduce shame 48:04 Self-care for exhausted parents 50:25 Tips for cycle breakers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.