Dr. Becky's Carpool Q&A

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Sep 11, 2025

Parenting often means countless hours in the car, and everyday challenges can make those drives hectic. Discover practical tips for transforming car rides into meaningful moments, from managing sibling squabbles to easing separation anxiety at drop-off. Learn how snacks can play a pivotal role in enhancing the experience, and find out how to prioritize bonding time over chaos. Tune in for strategies to shift your mindset and turn carpooling into a more enjoyable adventure for the whole family!

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Set The Stage For Car Rides

Set the stage before pulling out by saying you are all on the same team for the car ride.
Insert yourself with a snack or song and allow yourself to pull over to breathe when needed.

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Practice Car Behavior In Calm Moments

Prep kids outside of stressful moments by practising calm car behavior ahead of time.
Practice deep breaths and putting hands on bodies so kids can replicate it during real rides.

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Delay Post-School Interrogations

Avoid peppering your child with questions immediately after school and remove pressure.
Wait until dinner or bedtime to ask one or two thoughtful questions about their day.

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Something no one tells you about parenting? How much time you'll spend in the driver’s seat - chauffeuring your kid to school, playdates, soccer, birthday parties, you name it. That's why Dr. Becky partnered with Chomps to answer questions from parents like you about carpool. In this bonus episode, she shares how to make car rides easier and more meaningful.

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You know that feeling when you're in the car, on your way to drop-off, and you're just trying to get your kid to eat one bite of their breakfast? Or when you’re on the way home from school, wishing there was a volume dial to turn down the meltdown happening in the backseat?

The back-to-school season is a lot, and moments like this are tough. That’s why I'm so excited to share that I teamed up with Chomps for a "Carpool Q&A," where I answered common questions from parents, like: What do I do when my kids fight constantly in the car? How can I help ease separation anxiety at drop off? And, what's the one song that's guaranteed to brighten the mood in my car? (I shared a personal favorite, and trust me, it's a good one....)

Because let’s be honest - car chaos is real. And when you add a hungry kid to the mix? Forget it. Chomps has got you covered on the snacks: Their meat sticks are easy to stash in backpacks or glove compartments and are a good source of protein, so you’ve got one less thing to stress about mid-commute. And Good Inside has you covered on everything else.

To watch the full video, go to goodinside.com/chomps.

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