Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Dr. Becky Kennedy on Raising Resilient, Confident Kids
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Apr 10, 2025 
Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of Good Inside, a transformative parenting movement. She shares innovative strategies for raising resilient kids through compassionate boundaries and relationship repair. Dr. Becky emphasizes viewing children as inherently good and discusses the 'Most Generous Interpretation' concept for promoting empathy. By validating emotions and fostering deep connections, she empowers parents to cultivate confidence and emotional resilience in their children, all while staying grounded in challenging moments.
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Sturdy Leadership Parenting
- Lead families like a coach leads a team: set high expectations and boundaries.
- Stay connected, teach skills, and believe in your child's potential.
The Power of "Good Inside"
- The "good inside" philosophy resonates because it reframes bad behavior as a skill deficit, not a character flaw.
- This approach helps both kids and parents heal from past shame and blame.
Practical Application of "Good Inside"
- View negative behaviors as signs of skills needing development, not as inherent flaws.
- Practice using "Most Generous Interpretations (MGI)" to understand the underlying reasons for behavior.
