The conversation dives into the emotional struggles of parenting during the LA wildfires. Parents learn to navigate their own feelings and support their children through trauma. Strategies include fostering connection, using storytelling to express emotions, and practicing self-care amidst chaos. Grounding techniques help bring stability in turbulent times. Lastly, they discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for kids to process their experiences while nurturing resilience and moments of joy.
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Talking to Kids During Uncertain Times
Explain what happened to your children and answer their questions.
Talk to your kids even if you are uncertain or lack all the answers.
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Validating Your Feelings
Validate your feelings by saying "It makes sense that I feel this way."
Give yourself permission to feel heartbroken, unmoored, or gutted.
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Addressing Crying and Yelling
Explain your crying to your kids; it's not the crying that upsets them but the lack of explanation.
Repair after yelling by acknowledging it, reassuring them, and taking responsibility.
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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.
There are no adequate words to express the horror of the ongoing LA wildfires. It’s completely understandable if you feel worried, out of control, or stunned. Parenting is hard enough on a “normal” day, but in times like these—when a natural disaster adds an emotional and mental toll—it can feel almost impossible. Dr. Becky recently held a virtual event for parents affected by these wildfires - this episode is the recording of that event. Together they connect, hold space for one another, discuss ways to support your kids during this time, and explore how you can find your own strength amidst uncertainty.
Good Inside with Dr. Becky 