Parenting is like learning a new language; the way we were raised is the language we naturally speak as parents. In moments of stress, we tend to revert back to the parenting style we experienced. Making mistakes in high-stress moments doesn't mean we have failed our children forever. Just like in stressful situations, we don't rise to the occasion but fall back to our trained responses; there is no need for shame in this realization.
Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist known for her popular parenting advice. She talks with Maya about how shifting to a mindset that children are “good inside” can improve parent-child relationships and make for long-lasting behavior change. Becky explains why her approach can help us navigate all kinds of relationships in our adult lives—with our co-workers, friends, and family members—thanks to simple practices like the "most generous interpretation."
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