We Can Do Hard Things The #1 Parenting Strategy with Dr. Becky Kennedy
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Sep 4, 2024 
Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist and author of 'Good Inside,' dives into innovative parenting strategies. She emphasizes the importance of embodying authority while validating children's feelings. Discover her #1 tip for building resilience and why conventional punishments can do more harm than good. Dr. Becky advocates for emotional connection by sitting with kids in their feelings. She shares a powerful phrase that can strengthen bonds in any situation, making parenting both fulfilling and effective.
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Focus on Skill-Building
- Instead of punishing kids for misbehavior, focus on teaching them the skills they lack.
- Practice these skills in a playful way to avoid shame.
Self-Compassion Over Self-Criticism
- Self-criticism after unwanted behavior is unproductive.
- Address the root causes with self-compassion and preemptive care.
Behavior Serves a Function
- Unwanted behavior serves a function.
- Recognize that function before intervening.
