Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Matt Richtel joins Dr. Becky to explore the adolescent brain, teen mental health, and the science of how we grow up.
Apr 14
The Funny Kid Becomes the Dad: How We’re Raised with Kenan Thompson
We all grow up playing a role in our family — the responsible one, the easy one, the funny one.For Kenan Thompson, that role started early.In this episode of How We’re Raised, Dr. Becky talks with Kenan about how becoming “the funny one” shaped the way he connects with people — a ... Show More
31m 30s
Mar 2023
How to Help Picky Eaters with Kids eat in Color, Episode #22
<p>In this podcast, Jennifer Anderson, Founder of Kids Eat in Color, helps parents navigate picky eating. This podcast is full or tips and strategies to bring connection and joy back to mealtimes! Jennifer's tips are backed by the leatest research and science on nutrition for kid ... Show More
28m 18s
Apr 2025
What to Do When Your Kid Says “I Hate Myself” and How to Build Self-Compassion With Renowned Harvard Psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre
In today’s episode I sit down with Dr. Blaise Aguirre, renowned Harvard psychiatrist to explore the roots of self-hatred and how it differs from everyday self-criticism. We unpack how early experiences—often subtle and unintentional—can shape a child’s sense of worth, and what it ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2021
Daily Dad and Emily Oster on Rational Parenting
<p>On today’s episode, Ryan has a wide-ranging conversation with professor and economist Emily Oster. They talk about how to balance your life with children, how to communicate positive messaging, how the American government handled the pandemic, and more.</p><p>Emily Oster is a ... Show More
53m 1s
Sep 2024
Parental (Over) Involvement & The Start of College - A Conversation with Jess Lahey
<p>In this episode of the Self Driven Child podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome back one of my favorite voices in parenting, Jess Lahey. Jess is a New York Times bestselling author, an educator, and someone who's been on the front lines of both teaching and parenting. We d ... Show More
44m 17s
Aug 2024
517. Nurture Your Inner Teen
You may remember Bethany Webster from our most recent Camp Almost 30 where she, we have to say, brought the freaking house down. She also joined us in March of 2021, where she introduced the community to the life-changing idea of the “Mother Wound,” and about healing and dealing ... Show More
14m 22s
May 2020
Motor milestones in babies 0-12 months
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, we are talking about motor milestones in babies! Why is tummy time important? Why is it important for a baby not to skip crawling? What are some head-shape abnormalities? When should a baby start turning, crawling, or walking? What is W-sitting ... Show More
1h 2m