The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos How to Tackle Bad Behaviour (with Dr Becky Kennedy)
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May 19, 2025 
Clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy, founder of Good Inside and a mother of three, believes every child is "good inside" despite bad behavior. She discusses the importance of setting clear boundaries while understanding children's emotions. By allowing kids to express disappointment, sadness, or frustration, parents can help them build resilience. Dr. Kennedy shares playful strategies to nurture curiosity and emotional regulation, encouraging a more supportive and understanding parenting approach.
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Balance Boundaries with Validation
- Set clear, sturdy boundaries to keep kids safe but expect pushback.
- Always validate their feelings, showing you understand without changing the boundary.
True Boundaries Require Parent Action
- Boundaries are about what the parent will do, not what the child must do.
- Requests differ from boundaries; true boundaries involve parent action regardless of child's response.
Happiness Isn't Always The Goal
- Protecting kids' happiness is less vital than helping them tolerate discomfort.
- Emotional resilience develops when kids feel supported in difficult feelings, not shielded from them.
