No vacation, no special experience, not even a family outing, just happens on its own. There is planning. There is time off work. There is the expense. There is the intention–to spend *quality* time together.
And this is wonderful and it should be celebrated, soaked in when it happens. Just be sure not to give yourself too much credit because you booked a t ... Show More
Feb 7
Stop Doing These 5 Things as a Parent
In this episode, Ryan breaks down five common parenting “don’ts” that even thoughtful, well-intentioned parents fall into. He talks about why these parenting habits backfire, what to do instead, and how everything changes when you stop trying to do everything perfectly.👉 Give yo ... Show More
11m 30s
Feb 6
You’ll Never Regret Doing This One Thing
When they’re young, when they’re bored, when they’re full of energy, when they’re older, when you need to talk, early in the morning before school, when you’re older, there’s one thing you should do with your kids...👉 Give yourself the ultimate gift of parenting tools, structure ... Show More
2m 22s
Jul 2025
The DFK Story I Haven’t Told — Until Now
<p>In this powerful and intimate episode, Dr. Becky shares the never-before-told story behind the original Deeply Feeling Kid (DFK) - her daughter. For the first time, she opens up about what it was really like parenting a child with big emotions: the moments of connection, the m ... Show More
46m 56s
Feb 2025
Connect to the Good Kid Underneath the Bad Behavior
<p>Connection is everything when it comes to parenting. When we're connected to our kids, so many things become easier. And when we're disconnected, almost everything feels harder. Today on the podcast, Dr. Becky tackles the very important topic and talks us through ways you can ... Show More
28m 35s
Feb 2025
Farewell 03: What You're Doing Matters, Mom. Here's Why.
When we're organizing the family calendar, packing lunches, or making a snack for our toddler, it can be tempting to feel as though no one sees our work as moms—but here's the thing: God does see. God cares! Loving our children and faithfully tending to the tasks in front of us i ... Show More
19m 19s
Jun 2025
What Boys and Dads Really Need with Richard Reeves
<p>Gender roles are shifting—and as they do, the needs of boys and men are changing too, impacting how we raise boys and understand modern fatherhood. In this conversation, Dr. Becky and Richard Reeves explore how evolving expectations around masculinity and fatherhood are leavin ... Show More
34m 9s
Sep 2025
Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino on Sobriety and Parenthood
<p>You might know Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino from <i>Jersey Shore</i>. Today, they’re parents of three, navigating recovery and raising resilient kids. In this candid conversation with Dr. Becky, they share how sobriety shapes their parenting, how they plan to tal ... Show More
50m 36s
Nov 11
The Cost of Compliance for Our Kids
<p>We often think of “good” kids as those who listen and follow rules, but what if constant compliance comes with a long-term cost? Dr. Becky talks with Dr. Sunita Sah, author of <i>Defy: The Power of No in a World that Demands Yes</i>, about rethinking defiance, the downsides of ... Show More
36m 15s