131. How to Raise Untamed Kids with Dr. Becky Kennedy
Sep 15, 2022
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Quick takeaways
Positive behavior redirection through empathy and growth mindset.
Building resilience in children by repairing conflicts and admitting mistakes.
Fostering self-worth through validating emotions and promoting self-trust.
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Encouraging Positive Behaviors Through Understanding and Empathy
Encouraging positive behaviors involves reframing consequences and punishment as moments of learning and growth instead of focusing on punitive measures. By addressing actions with empathy and understanding, children can develop skills rather than being labeled as 'bad kids.' Embodying parental authority and actively engaging in guiding children through their behaviors without shaming them is emphasized.
Building Resilience Through Reparative Parenting
Repairing conflicts and acknowledging mistakes in parenting plays a crucial role in building resilience in children. By openly admitting and addressing parental errors, children learn that repairing relationships is a natural process that enhances emotional growth and strengthens familial bonds.
Nurturing Self-Worth and Self-Knowing in Children
Fostering self-worth and self-knowing in children begins with validating their experiences and emotions from a young age. By recognizing and celebrating their individuality and encouraging self-trust, children develop a strong sense of identity and confidence in their own feelings and decisions.
Empowering Children to Navigate Challenging Environments
Empowering children to navigate challenging environments involves centering their experiences, validating their observations, and supporting their responses to injustices or conflicts. By acknowledging and addressing instances of injustice, parents can instill a sense of agency and resilience in their children.
Parental Fragility and Creating Honest Dialogues
Recognizing parental fragility and the fear of being perceived as inadequate can hinder honest communication and growth. Embracing vulnerability, admitting mistakes, and fostering open dialogues with children are essential in creating a supportive and understanding environment that promotes self-awareness and emotional resilience.
1. How to embody your authority while also validating your kid’s experience.
2. The #1 strategy for building resilience.
3. Why consequences and punishments backfire and don’t work.
4. How to sit with your child on the “benches” of their emotions.
5. One thing you can say to your kids to build connection in any circumstance.
About Dr. Becky:
Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist and mom of three, named “The Millennial Parenting Whisperer” by TIME Magazine. She’s rethinking the way we raise our children – empowering parents to feel sturdier and more equipped to manage the challenges of parenting. Dr. Becky is founder of the Good Inside Membership platform, a hub with Dr. Becky’s complete parenting content collection all in one place; author of Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, which is out this month. And her podcast “Good Inside with Dr. Becky” – was one of Apple Podcasts “Best Shows of 2021.”