The Dr. John Delony Show An Honest Take on Parenting Today (With Dr. Becky Kennedy)
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Jun 16, 2025 
Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist and founder of Good Inside, shares insightful perspectives on modern parenting. She discusses the emotional landscape of parenting and how it can lead to feelings of isolation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support and open dialogue around mental health. Dr. Kennedy highlights the challenges of balancing emotional well-being while fostering stability at home and the evolving role of fathers. She advocates for compassion towards oneself and understanding children's behaviors as keys to improving family dynamics.
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Finding Parenting Balance
- Parenting swung from dismissing kids' feelings to letting emotions dictate parenting too much.
- A sturdy parent validates emotions but keeps boundaries like a confident pilot flying through turbulence.
Be a Sturdy Parent
- Be a sturdy parent by knowing your limits and values while staying connected to your kids.
- Develop self-awareness to manage your feelings so you can lead without being overtaken by kids' emotions.
Kids Mirror Parental Anxiety
- John Delony shared how his daughter avoided hugs due to his anxious energy.
- This insight led him to therapy and realizing children's anxiety reflects adult tension at home.
