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December 12, 2022

Make Believe Doesn't Have To Be A Lie
In this episode we get into magic and fantasy and we don't want to give anything away to your kids who might be listening with you. So please enjoy this episode on your own. Imaginative play starts in a child's mind. But that doesn't mean parents can't join in. And in fact, they should. Dr. Becky ...
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December 5, 2022

Kids! Parenting When They're Not Just Like Us
What do we do as parents when our kids are very different from us? How do we know when it's ok to push them out of their comfort zone and when we should sit back and let them pave their own way? On today's episode, Dr. Becky speaks to a mom who’s struggling with how best to support her son while st...
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November 28, 2022

Reclaim The Holidays For YOU
The holidays are a magical time of year and they can feel fraught for so many of us. From tricky family dynamics, to managing your kid's meltdown when Santa doesn't bring them everything on their list, to attending too many holiday parties. On today's episode, Dr. Becky sits down with Priya Parke...
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November 14, 2022

Revisit - What No One Tells You About Parenting
This is an edited version of an earlier episode. 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 episode, Dr. Becky has a real, say-it-how-it-is discussion about parenthood with one of her favorite new fr...
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November 7, 2022

The Poop Episode
It's time to drop some poop truths: Everyone poops. Everyone prefers to poop in their own home. And, whether we want to talk about it or not, pooping matters! In fact, as Dr. Becky explores in this episode, our comfort with talking about poop actually shapes the way our kids behave in the bathroom. ...
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October 31, 2022

Wait, What? You Used to Love This!
One day, your two year old loves taking a bath. They love playing with bubbles and bringing in all of their different toys. And then all of sudden... they *hate* the bath. No amount of encouragement or cajoling will get them in the tub. What's going on here? On today's episode, Dr. Becky talks with ...
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October 24, 2022

Essential Labor: Mothering As Social Change
Parents and caregivers are undervalued in the US. The pandemic made that painfully clear. But it doesn't have to be this way. In today's episode, Dr. Becky talks to author Angela Garbes about how parents can lead a revolution to change how caregivers are valued and supported in our society. Upcomi...
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October 17, 2022

I Wish I'd Had That As A Kid
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October 10, 2022

How to Keep House While Drowning
When you have kids, caregiving tasks are never-ending. You have to make breakfast and pack lunches. Throw in yet another load of laundry. Answer snack requests. Pick up goldfish off of every surface in your home. Put away toys. Answer more snack requests. It can all be overwhelming. In this episode,...
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October 3, 2022

Tantrums Trigger Me
Meltdowns.... they seem to always happen at the absolute wrong time or worse yet in the most public of ways. Whether it's too much sugar, not enough sleep, or just a phase doesn't really matter when we as parents are just trying to get from point A to point B. Dr. Becky talks to a father of two you...
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September 26, 2022

The Voices Inside Our Heads
We all have voices inside ourselves and while it might seem that some of these voices are trying to hold us back maybe they're actually trying to help us. By popular demand, on today's episode Dr. Becky sits down with the founder of Internal Family Systems, Dr. Dick Schwartz to help us learn to spe...
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September 19, 2022

Is It Okay To Quit?
Whether it's a soccer team, piano lessons or sleep-away camp the decision to let your child just "quit" can be tough choice to make.  You question - did you do the right thing?  Should you have pushed them to stick it out?  Will this be an indicator of how the rest of their life is going to go?   D...
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September 12, 2022

Are We There Yet?
What is it about car trips that are so triggering to us as parents? Is it the bathroom break just minutes into the drive? The need to pack every toy in the house? Or the ever-present threat of traffic? (If only we had left 10 minutes earlier!) This week Dr. Becky talks through the woes of a long ca...
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August 23, 2022

Emily Oster on the Real Data Parents Need
You’re a good parent if you drink coffee while pregnant. You’re a good parent if you don’t breastfeed. You’re a good parent if you drag your kid to soccer practice… and then let them quit the team mid-season. This week’s podcast guest, award-winning economist Emily Oster, isn’t saying these things t...
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August 16, 2022

The Inside Scoop on Dr. Becky’s Book
Today’s episode brings you a totally new set-up: Dr. Becky in the guest seat. In anticipation of something *very special* coming to your shelves this September, Dr. Becky’s book editor Julie Will steps into the role of host to share the full story behind “Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent ...
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August 9, 2022

How to Encourage Independent Play With Lizzie Assa
Independent play isn’t just for our kids. It’s for us, too. Let’s be real: We all need a break from 24/7 caregiving to show up as the parents we want to be. But how do you actually help kids feel comfortable and confident playing alone—not to mention reduce your own guilt about not joining in? Lizzi...
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August 2, 2022

If I Don’t Punish My Kid, How Will They Learn?
Time-out. Dinner without dessert. No screen time. If you’re like most parents, you’ve reached your wit’s end and threatened your kid with one (or all!) of these consequences. Then the next day… they’re back to throwing blocks. How many times do you have to yell, “If you throw that block one more tim...
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July 26, 2022

Mom Rage With Anna Mathur
Mom rage is real. Have you ever let out a primal scream in your kitchen? Felt the urge to drop everything and sprint out the front door? Dr. Becky and fellow psychotherapist Anna Mathur are right there with you. And they’re fired up to tell a new story about what this anger means: Mom rage is a sign...
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July 19, 2022

Rethinking Bossy
Raise your hand if you have a child who likes to take charge. Now keep your hand raised if you’ve ever snapped “Stop being so bossy!” Hand still up? Well, Dr. Becky’s is too. And here’s the thing: You’re not a bad parent. And your kid’s not a bad kid. You have a good kid who has a hard time with fle...
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July 12, 2022

Addressing the Child Care Crisis With Gloria Riviera
America’s child care system is broken. Parents are struggling to find care and centers are struggling to provide care, which means our kids are struggling, too. How did we get into this mess… and how do we fix it? In today’s episode, Dr. Becky talks with Gloria Riviera—a journalist, mom of three, an...
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July 5, 2022

Missing Life Before Kids
If you ever miss your life before parenthood, you’re not alone. And you’re not a bad parent. We gain so much when we have children and, at the same time, there’s also a lot of loss. Friendships change. Spontaneous plans are replaced by a million logistics. Just trying to drink your coffee while it’s...
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June 28, 2022

Parenting Tweens and Teaching Consent With Hillary Frank
Let’s be real: Middle school is tough. Whether you’re the parent of a tween or having flashbacks to 7th grade, almost all of us can relate to the trickiness of pre-teen years. Body changes, hormones, first crushes, rejection, bullying, friend drama… There’s a lot going on. How can we support our kid...
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June 21, 2022

It’s Okay If You Don’t Like to Play
If you don’t like playing with your kids, here’s what that means: You’re human. There are so many parents who don’t feel playful, get distracted during kids’ games, or dread pretend play! And realizing that it’s okay to not like playing… Well, that’s actually the number one thing that will help you ...
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June 14, 2022

Setting Boundaries With Nedra Tawwab
Boundaries aren’t selfish. They’re self-preservation. If this idea makes you uncomfortable, believe us, you’re not alone! So many of us grew up learning to tune out our own needs in favor of pleasing others. Here’s the thing: Now, as adults, that circuit no longer serves us. If you feel exhausted, r...
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June 7, 2022

Breaking Cycles and Doing Things Differently
Parenting is hard—and parenting as a cycle-breaker is even harder. After all, if you’re raising your kids differently than you were raised, you’re carrying the weight of how generations before you were parented and acting as a pivot point for all the generations to come. That’s what it really means ...
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May 31, 2022

Raffi on Curiosity, Play, and Treating Kids with Respect
Down by the Bay. Baby Beluga. Bananaphone. Any of these ring, ring, ring a bell? If so, it’s likely that this week’s podcast guest, Raffi, was the soundtrack to your childhood and might just be a go-to for your children now, too. The musician created songs for kids that were just as heartfelt and ge...
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May 24, 2022

How to Stop Being a People Pleaser
It’s hard to say no. Really hard. If you were raised to be a “good kid,” to be agreeable, to make other people happy… well, then it makes complete sense that it’s hard for you to prioritize yourself as an adult. Here’s the good news: This “people pleasing” trait isn’t all of you. It’s just part of y...
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May 17, 2022

Raising Anti-Racist, Anti-Bias Kids with Britt Hawthorne
How do we talk to kids about race? Most parents are unsure when to start talking about it with their kids, what language to use, and how to unpack nuanced topics with candor. In this episode, Dr. Becky talks with anti-bias, anti-racist facilitator Britt Hawthorne about how, when, and why to start im...
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May 10, 2022

Sore Losing and What to Do About It
Raise your hand if you don’t like losing. Full transparency: Dr. Becky’s hand is up! Guessing yours is, too. It never feels good to lose… at any age, right? Of course, it also doesn’t feel good to watch your kid have a meltdown after losing, cheat in a game, or obsess over winning. We want to raise ...
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May 3, 2022

“Gentle” Parents Still Set Boundaries With Destini Davis
There’s this fear that honoring our kids’ emotions when they throw tantrums or break the rules reinforces “bad” behavior. That if we don’t use punishment… we’re just being permissive. Here’s the truth: There’s nothing “soft” about parenting with empathy. This week, parenting coach Destini Davis join...
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April 26, 2022

How to End Power Struggles
You ask your child to put on their shoes or brush their teeth, and you’re met with a flat-out “No!” If you’re like most parents, you’re familiar with the power struggle that follows: You insist, your kid resists or ignores you, you get frustrated, they get frustrated, and nobody wins. The good news?...
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April 19, 2022

Navigating Food Challenges with Daily Harvest's CEO
You have an idea of how this parenting thing will go… and then life gets messy. Your toddler isn’t walking yet. Or your baby has food allergies. Maybe your first-grader needs extra support at school. What do we do in these moments when things don’t go as expected? This week’s guest, Rachel Drori—CEO...
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April 12, 2022

But Does This Parenting Approach Actually Work?
A part of you is skeptical of the Good Inside approach. Or maybe you’ve tried out the scripts and strategies, and it’s just not working. You might be wondering, “How does this actually help a child prepare for the real world? Is this how I should be parenting? Do I believe in this?” Well, you’re ask...
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April 7, 2022

When Your Tween Is Rejected
As our kids grow up, their peer lives become even more important to them. They also become more complicated. One reason: Tweens and teens aren’t just navigating tricky friendship situations, like rejection, in person… they’re navigating them on social media, too. With this in mind, Dr. Becky explore...
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April 5, 2022

@TheOTButterfly on Parenting Neurodivergent Kids
Every child’s brain works differently. A scratchy t-shirt tag or excited squeals at a birthday party might be no big deal for one kid… and cue a *total* meltdown for another. What’s going on for kids who feel extra sensitive to sights, sounds, smells, tastes, or textures? And what can parents do? Th...
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March 29, 2022

When Your Kid Is Rejected
Your child tells you, "No one played with me on the playground today." You find out they’re the only one not invited to a sleepover. They come home one day and say, “My best friend has a new best friend.” What do we do in these moments? In this week’s episode, Dr. Becky follows-up on her episode abo...
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March 22, 2022

You Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Work and Motherhood With Reshma Saujani
Working moms are burnt out. And it’s not our fault. After two years of juggling Zoom calls, homeschooling, childcare, household chores, and chronic stress, it’s never been more clear that our system just wasn’t built to support caregivers. Reshma Saujani is ready to change that. This week, Reshma—mo...
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March 15, 2022

It's Okay Not To Share
Imagine this: You’re reading a book and your friend says, “Oh I’ve been wanting to read that! Can I have it now?” You probably wouldn’t hand it over mid-chapter, but offer to share it once you’re done, right? And yet, when it comes to our kids, we worry that if they don’t share immediately… they’re ...
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March 8, 2022

Gabby Bernstein Helps Dr. Becky With Her Anxiety
You’re feeling uncomfortable, your chest is tight, your mind starts racing. So many of us recognize this feeling: anxiety. But how many of us really understand it? Or feel capable of managing it? This week, Dr. Becky turns the tables and tries something totally new: She asks her friend Gabby Bernste...
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March 1, 2022

Divorce Doesn’t Mess Kids Up
Kids don’t need two parents in the same home to thrive. Here’s what kids need: Loving adults who allow, validate, and get curious about their feelings. And guess what? You can be that parent for your child whether you’re married, single, or co-parenting. This week, Dr. Becky throws out the outdated ...
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February 22, 2022

Monica and Adam Mosseri on Managing Separation Anxiety
Does your kid struggle to separate from you? Or maybe “struggle” feels like the world’s biggest understatement given the non-stop tears, screams, and clinging-on-for-dear-life that happens anytime you leave? You’re not the only one: Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri and his wife Monica get it. In fact, som...
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February 15, 2022

When You're Triggered by Mess
Raise your hand if scattered legos and piles of dirty clothes drive you up a wall. Well, you’re in the right place… and you’re not alone. Messiness is so triggering for so many of us. In today’s episode, Dr. Becky hears from three parents about what mess brings up for them. She walks through practic...
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February 8, 2022

Stories We Need to Tell With Jelani Memory
Are there topics you avoid because you don’t want to “go there” with your kids (or yourself)? What do you think would happen if you did? This week, Dr. Becky explores these questions and more in a raw, real, and powerful conversation with her friend Jelani Memory, father of six and founder of A Kid’...
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February 1, 2022

“Your Haircut Looks Crazy!” and Other Not-So-Nice Comments
Kids say a lot of wild things. Sometimes nice and sometimes … well, not-so-nice. We’ve all experienced a moment where our kid makes fun of a friend, comments on a stranger’s appearance, or acts inappropriately. We know we feel uncomfortable, we know our kid didn’t *mean* to be mean, but we might not...
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January 25, 2022

Eve Rodsky on How to Stop "Doing It All"
Moms, you deserve space for yourself. If this sounds like a revolutionary concept… that’s because it is! In a too-busy world that constantly questions your good enough-ness, this week’s episode delivers a powerful message: You don’t have to do it all. Dr. Becky talks with Eve Rodsky, best-selling au...
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January 18, 2022

Stop Calling Your Kid "Defiant"
The biggest issue with “defiant” kids is our use of the word “defiant.” After all, labeling our children as “defiant” puts us in the mindset of seeing our child as the problem: They don’t listen! They’re purposely disobeying the rules! They always push back! In this week’s episode, Dr. Becky offers ...
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January 11, 2022

“She Can’t Play With Us!” and Other Tricky Friendship Moments
Unpopular 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 meaningful relationships, which requires recognizing why they connect with certain people over others! Of course, we also want them to be kind, inclusive peopl...
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January 4, 2022

How to Work With Your Child’s Teacher to Build a Confident Learner With LEGO Education’s Dr. Jenny Nash
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. Jenny Nash – Head of Education Impact U.S. at LEGO Education, mom and former educator – about how to work together with teachers to support your chi...
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December 21, 2021

Deep Dive: Lauren Bush Lauren of FEED on Cultivating Gratitude and Thoughtfulness
How do we raise our kids to be thoughtful humans who feel good on the inside, but also do good on the outside? The answer, it turns out, may relate more to the questions we ask than the lessons we teach. In this week’s episode, Dr. Becky talks with Lauren Bush Lauren, the founder of FEED, a social a...
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December 14, 2021

Motherhood Doesn’t Have to Be Martyrdom
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 yourself. This week, Dr. Becky hears from three parents who struggle with self-care in different ways. She explores why this is such a common challen...
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December 7, 2021

Deep Dive: Myleik Teele on What No One Tells You About Parenthood
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 Dive episode, Dr. Becky has a real, raw, say-it-how-it-is discussion about parenthood with one of her favorite new friends, Myleik Teele, a multi-hyphena...
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November 30, 2021

Deeply Feeling Kids Need a Different Approach
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November 23, 2021

Deep Dive: Navigating Pediatric Heart Disease With Greg and Kara Olsen
When former NFL tight end Greg Olsen and his wife Kara’s son TJ was born with a congenital heart defect, they had no idea what to expect. Their parenting journey has since been defined by countless hospital visits and numerous surgeries, but it has also been defined by hope and resilience. In this w...
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November 16, 2021

Yes, One-Year-Olds Have Tantrums
Everyone talks about the “terrible twos,” but we rarely acknowledge the tricky twelve- to twenty-four-month stage. At one year, kids are rapidly developing: They’re exploring the world, figuring out how to express their needs, and testing limits. It’s messy, but here’s the thing: The more prepared y...
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November 9, 2021

Deep Dive: @sharonsaysso on Preparing Kids for Social Media and the Internet
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 *preparing* them for it. In this week’s episode, Dr. Becky talks with Sharon McMahon, the woman known as “America’s government teacher” behind the popula...
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November 2, 2021

Let’s Stop Calling Kids “Shy”
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 have the exact opposite definition: Why isn’t my kid confident enough to make friends at the playground? Why won’t my child leave my lap at a party? Wh...
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October 26, 2021

Deep Dive: @busytoddler on Resilience and Academic Success
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 do with tolerating the frustration of the working process. The more we help our kids manage the feelings that come up as they work hard, struggle, and ...
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October 19, 2021

A Parent's #1 Job
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 boundaries, validate your child's feelings, and empathize. Your child's job is to explore and express their feelings. In this episode, Dr. Becky talks to t...
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October 12, 2021

What to Do When Your Kid Is Bullied
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 jump to helping our kid get out of that awful experience, saying things like "Say this to stand up for yourself!" or "You don't have to hang with those...
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October 5, 2021

Deep Dive: Gentle Parenting, Race, and Cycle Breaking With Kobe and Kyle Campbell
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 breaking cycles. It's about healing generational trauma, too. In this episode, Dr. Becky talks with the couple about their gentle parenting journey—and the ...
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September 28, 2021

Parenting Is Exhausting
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 exhausting ... because it is exhausting! In this week's episode, Dr. Becky hears from three parents who feel emotionally, physically, and mentally depl...
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September 21, 2021

How to Talk About Death with Your Kids
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. Should we talk about it? Should we avoid it? Should we offer a euphemism? We often assume kids are too young to talk about death, but here's something to ...
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September 14, 2021

Deep Dive: Kristen Bell and Jackie Tohn on the Magic of Song
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 one of the most powerful parenting tools for tricky moments. Why? When we sing, we not only help our child's body regulate, but we help ourselves stay...
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September 7, 2021

Why Kids Lie and What to Do About It
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 to say, "Sweetie, that's not true." But here's the thing: There's always a truth in every lie. In this week's episode, Dr. Becky talks to three paren...
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August 31, 2021

Deep Dive: Tackling Big Transitions With Outschool CEO Amir Nathoo
So many of us are navigating transitions right now: back to school, last days of vacation, or adjusting to commutes again. For Amir Nathoo, CEO of online learning platform Outschool, this regular season of transition is coupled with a few more big life changes: a second baby, the end of paternity le...
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August 24, 2021

Body Confidence Isn’t About Appearance
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 feeling good about our appearance, and much more to do with feeling good inside. In this episode, Dr. Becky talks with three parents striving to break in...
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August 17, 2021

My Kids Are Out of Control, What Should I Do?
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 differentiating between their behavior and their feelings: They're a good kid having a hard time, not a bad kid doing bad things. In today's episode, Dr. Becky t...
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August 10, 2021

Deep Dive: How Do We Survive Pandemic Parenting With Two Toddlers and Two High-Stress Jobs?
The pandemic is a hard time to be a kid. It's a hard time to be an adult. It's a hard time to be an adult with kids! In today's Deep Dive episode, Dr. Becky talks with infectious disease specialist Jessica Malaty Rivera and lawyer Joshua Rivera, who are struggling to break some parenting patterns af...
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August 3, 2021

How Can I Get My Kid to Stop Doing an Annoying Behavior?
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 behaviors often become a way for kids to assert their individuality and express big feelings. In this episode, Dr. Becky talks to three parents dealing wit...
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July 27, 2021

Raising Kids is Taking a Toll on My Relationship. What Can I Do?
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 with entirely new challenges. In today's episode, Dr. Becky answers questions from three parents on how to approach different struggles in relationships:...
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July 20, 2021

What Can I Do When My Child Says “I Can’t Do It”?
Kids are constantly learning new things—from using the potty to tying their shoes to tackling a math problem—and, as we all know, learning is hard. Sometimes, the frustration of not-knowing-yet leads kids to “I can't do it!" In this week's episode, Dr. Becky talks to three parents about how to help ...
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July 13, 2021

Deep Dive: How Do We Respond to a Child’s Pretend Weapon Play?
What do you do when your child pretends to have a gun? First, take a deep breath. There's nothing wrong with your child, and this doesn't mean they want to harm anyone. Young kids often go through a phase of pretending to have weapons as a way of exploring big ideas like good and bad, power, control...
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July 6, 2021

How Do I Handle Being Rejected by My Child?
When your child says things like "I only love mommy" or "Go away, I want daddy to give me a bath!", it's easy to feel like you're doing something wrong. Remember this: Your child's rejection is not a barometer of your parenting. In these moments, there's nothing wrong with the in-favor parent, the ...
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June 29, 2021

Does Praise Have Unintended Consequences?
When our kids show us a new drawing, score their first soccer goal, or ace a test, we want to celebrate their wins. And when our kids are struggling, our first instinct is to build them back up. But here's the tricky thing about showering kids with praise in high or low moments: It wires them to lo...
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June 22, 2021

Deep Dive: Two Moms With Different Parenting Styles Raising a Strong-Willed Child
Raising a strong-willed child can feel like you're constantly locked in a power struggle. The same goes for parenting when your partner differs in approach. But here's something to consider in any relationship: When we prioritize connection over being right, we can begin to work together against a ...
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June 15, 2021

I Struggle With Codependency. How Do I Raise My Kids Differently?
One of the best things we can do as parents is recognize the traits we need to repair in ourselves, so we don't unintentionally pass them on to our kids. If you grew up defining who you are based on other people's reactions, it can be hard to tune in to your own wants and needs. But it's never too ...
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June 8, 2021

Talking With Your Kids About Private Parts, How Babies Are Made, and More...
There's no "appropriate age" to start talking about sensitive topics, like sex or private parts, with kids. When a child asks a question, it means they're ready for a (developmentally appropriate) answer. Of course, while many of us want to talk openly with our kids, few of us had honest conversati...
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June 1, 2021

How Do I Handle Sibling Competition?
It's hard for kids to share their parents. Siblings can feel like they're competing for the ultimate resource: your love and attention. While we can't get rid of those competitive feelings, we can help our kids learn to recognize and regulate them (and this of course is what leads to improved behav...
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May 25, 2021

What Can I Do to Stop My Kid’s Aggressive Behavior?
When our child is kicking or biting someone, our first thought is probably, "How do I protect the other person?!" But here's something to consider: We also need to protect our child from associating their bad behavior with being a bad kid. In this episode, Dr. Becky advises three parents on how to ...
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May 18, 2021

Deep Dive: Myriam Sandler of MOTHERCOULD on Frustration Tolerance and Sibling Dynamics
We want our kids to know what they want and stand up for their beliefs—and we want them to be flexible and get along with others. In this Deep Dive episode, Myriam Sandler of MOTHERCOULD comes to Dr. Becky for advice on helping her oldest daughter in moments of intense frustration: the ones that le...
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May 11, 2021

What Should I Say When My Kid Is Afraid?
How do we help our children face what feels scary? In this episode, Dr. Becky hears from three parents looking for ways to help their kids work through fears. She shares why kids develop fears, the significance of how we respond to their fears, and nearly 10 strategies to help them cope—from retell...
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May 4, 2021

How Do I Handle Screen Time With My Kids?
Screen time for kids is tricky: While we love the guaranteed down time it provides, we don't love the addictive nature, the meltdowns, or the protests... Tune in as Dr. Becky answers your pressing questions about what's really happening during screen time, what strategies you can use to manage it, ...
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April 27, 2021

Are Tantrums Normal?
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April 20, 2021

Why Won’t My Kids Listen To Anything I Say?
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April 6, 2021

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Join Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and mom of three as she rethinks the way we raise our children. Her breakthrough approach has enabled thousands of parents to get more comfortable in discomfort, make repairs after mistakes, and always see the good inside.    
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