Dining out with kids isn't as simple as it used to be! The discussion centers around the public shaming parents face when navigating family meals, especially with young children. It dives into the emotional complexities of shame and the importance of fostering resilience in kids. The conversation highlights the need for validating children's emotions, as well as the significance of shared parenting experiences in building community support. Plus, there's a nod to balancing independence and safety as kids grow.
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Restaurant Shaming
A mother recounts a challenging restaurant experience with her two young daughters.
A stranger aggressively shamed her and her husband for their children's behavior.
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Prepare Children for Restaurants
Prepare children for restaurant situations by explaining expectations.
Acknowledge that sitting still can be difficult for kids and validate their feelings.
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Kids Explore, Don't Sit
Children's natural inclination is to explore and move, which clashes with restaurant expectations.
Going out to dinner is the opposite of exploration, leading to potential difficulties.
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In 'Good Inside,' Dr. Becky Kennedy shares her parenting philosophy, which focuses on building strong relationships with children rather than merely shaping their behavior. The book critiques traditional parenting methods like reward charts and time-outs, which fail to address children's complex emotional needs. Dr. Kennedy provides actionable strategies and troubleshooting for various parenting challenges, such as sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, and tantrums. Her approach helps parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in parenting.
That’s My Truck A Good Inside Story About Hitting
Becky Kennedy
Joanie Stone
In this debut picture book, Dr. Becky Kennedy tackles the issue of children hitting by telling the story of Charlie and his little sister Pia. When Charlie's feelings overwhelm him after seeing Pia play with his favorite truck, he hits her. The book provides valuable insights and strategies for parents to address this behavior and helps children separate their actions from their identity, teaching them to cope with strong emotions.
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Going out to dinner is not what it once was if you are bringing your kids. What used to be an easy book a restaurant and go, is a bit more complicated when it's a party bigger than two. But we all need a break! We all deserve dinner out with or without our kids. This week, Dr. Becky talks to a parent about the public shaming she recently received when she took her kids out for an early sushi dinner.
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Today’s episode is brought to you by Life360: As older kids approach their teen years, we want them to feel more independent. And this is also true: When we’re no longer the ones getting them from point A to point B, we need to know they’ve made it to their destination. So, what's one way we can keep our teens safe while validating their (developmentally appropriate) need for separation? Good Inside just teamed up with Life360, the leading family safety app that helps parents navigate this delicate balance, to bring you a FREE video series on how to talk about tough topics, like peer pressure and curfews, with your teen. With customized locations for frequent destinations like school and practice, automated arrival notifications, and even driving reports that help teach good behind-the-wheel habits, Life360 lets teens spread their wings while giving parents peace of mind. Visit Good Inside’s YouTube page—www.youtube.com/@ goodinside—to watch now! And to learn more about how Life360 can support your family’s safety journey, head to Life 360.com.
Today’s episode is brought to you by CAMP: Have you heard about Dr. Becky's new children's book, That's My Truck! A Good Inside Story About Hitting? Well, it's coming out in just a few weeks, and she's so excited to share that she's partnering with CAMP to celebrate its release. Dr. Becky is hosting special signings at CAMP locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. If you don't know about CAMP, they're sort of ... part toy store, part immersive family playspace, and they all have a magic door. They're all about bringing families together through play. So, if you have kids ages 4-8 and you're anywhere near New York on April 7th, LA on April 23rd, or Chicago on April 24th, please stop by CAMP....and bring your kids! They'll have activities to do, and every child's ticket comes with a copy of her book, which she'll be there to sign for you! Learn more about the tour at www.camp.com/Dr-Becky-Thats-My-Truck
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