Self-Responsibility and Modeling Behavior for Children

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The ability to regulate emotions and react appropriately in difficult situations is a personal skill that predates external events. Children shouldn't be blamed for a lack of coping skills in parents. Modeling self-responsibility and effective communication is crucial to prevent passing on negative patterns to future generations. It is disempowering to blame children for parental reactions, as yelling is unpleasant for everyone involved.

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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