Do we actually believe we aren’t good enough parents because we weren’t good enough kids? Were our mistakes punished and pointed out in order to make us feel bad and do we feel bad now when we mess up, chastise ourselves and hold ourselves to unattainable standards like the ones our parents held us to? I believe this could be a big part of the parent shamin ... Show More
Apr 28
The 10-Minute Mom: Why Quality Beats Quantity Every Time
I have lost count of how many moms have told me they feel like they're failing because they don't have enough time. They're at work all day, running between activities, exhausted by 8pm, and convinced that if they could just carve out a few more hours, they'd finally feel like th ... Show More
18m 30s
Apr 21
Empowering Children: Why Obedience Doesn't Keep Kids Safe
Most of us were raised to believe that an obedient child is a safe child. I believed it too, for a long time. But the truth is the opposite, and it took me years of parenting and coaching to really see it. A child who is trained to always comply, who learns that disagreement equa ... Show More
18m 34s
Apr 14
You Can't Parent From Empty
I’m back, and I’m coming in honest.After losing my dad last year, I stepped away from the podcast, my work, and the pressure to keep performing as a parent. In this return episode, I reflect on what three months of cocooning taught me about grief, self-preservation, and the impos ... Show More
12m 55s
Apr 2023
Your Body Is Not a Problem to Fix
<p>Kids today face a near-daily onslaught of body shame from their peers, school, diet culture, the media, and even the most well-meaning parents themselves. Virginia Sole-Smith, journalist and author, joins Dr. Becky to discuss why it’s critical that we change the way we talk to ... Show More
40m 11s
May 2023
How to help your kids be more CONFIDENT...
Are you struggling to connect with your children and help them become more confident?
If so, then this episode is for you.As parents, navigating this world of raising kids in the era of TikTok, Instagram and snapchat - can feel overwhelming af. And I get so many messages from pa ... Show More
31m 19s
Mar 2022
The science of physical punishment and spanking
Send us Fan MailI know this is a topic that might cause some controversy, but I think this is an important one to have. When it comes to parenting, I always suggest we follow our gut and trust ourselves, however, given the strong evidence that suggests we should avoid using physi ... Show More
26m 15s
Apr 2020
What new parents should know about baby development and the brain
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, I chat with Jenny and Carrie about their advice to new parents. We talk about the importance of a stimulating environment, which doesn’t mean having a lot around your baby, but rather being present, getting down on the floor with them during tu ... Show More
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