Navigating parenting with a skeptical partner is a real challenge, but there are ways to find common ground. Learn to respond compassionately when kids express strong emotions like 'I hate you.' Balancing discipline with empathy is crucial. The discussion also tackles the stresses parents face, particularly around the holidays, and offers creative solutions like hosting on Airbnb to alleviate financial pressure while enriching family experiences.
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Focus on Shared Language, Not Identical Beliefs
Focus on speaking the same parenting language with your partner, not necessarily believing the same things.
Watch parenting workshops together to discuss different perspectives and build a common language.
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"I Hate You" Example
Dr. Becky uses the example of a child saying "I hate you" after being denied a sleepover to illustrate different parenting approaches.
She contrasts punishment-focused, permissive, and sturdy parenting styles and their impact.
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Working and Progress
Evaluate parenting approaches like learning to swim: focus on skill development, not immediate results.
Look for small signs of progress and trust the process if you believe in the method.
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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.
When your kid yells “I hate you” or acts out in some other way, it’s hard enough to deal with that situation, but when you and your partner disagree on how to respond, it makes it that much harder. Parenting with a partner who is skeptical or disagrees with your approach is hard and tiring. It's also common. This week, Dr. Becky addresses the challenges of parenting with a skeptical partner and gives tools for how co-parents can learn to speak the same language.
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