logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2025
13m 43s

Dr. Becky's Carpool Q&A

DR. BECKY KENNEDY
About this episode
Something no one tells you about parenting? How much time you'll spend in the driver’s seat - chauffeuring your kid to school, playdates, soccer, birthday parties, you name it. That's why Dr. Becky partnered with Chomps to answer questions from parents like you about carpool. In this bonus episode, she shares how to make car rides easier and more meaningful. 
Up next
Yesterday
Is It True? If I Don’t Punish, I’m Permissive (with Myleik Teele)
Your kid is melting down in public… and you feel it: “If I don’t shut this down, I'm a pushover. My kid will walk all over me." In this first episode of our new Is It True? series, Dr. Becky and Myleik Teele take a closer look at a belief so many parents carry, though rarely ques ... Show More
38m 12s
Mar 17
A Tween Parenting Shift for the AI Era (Introducing The In-Between Years)
If you’re parenting right now, it can feel like the world your kids are growing up in is changing faster than you can understand it. AI. Social media. Phones. New technology showing up everywhere. And many parents are wondering the same thing: How am I supposed to guide my kids t ... Show More
16m 58s
Mar 10
My Number One Job as a Parent Is Not to Make You Happy
Everyone in a family has a job. As parents, it’s our job to hold boundaries with our kids. It’s also our job to validate their feelings. And boy do they have feelings when we say no. On today’s episode, Dr. Becky explores the reasons behind why so many parents struggle with sayin ... Show More
32m 48s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2025
Dr. Becky: How to Stay Patient When You’re Triggered
This one’s for the parents—or anyone raising little humans. I sit down with Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Good Inside, to unpack what’s really behind kids’ “bad behavior.” We talk about the mindset shift every parent needs, the three words tha ... Show More
50m 51s
Oct 2025
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
Send us Fan MailLast week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.Today, we’re going deeper, inside the body, to explore the science of interoception, the hidden sense that helps us feel and understand our emotions.My guest, Laura Pet ... Show More
39m 12s
Jul 2016
Attachment Parenting
Judy, a mother of two young kids, practices a demanding style of child-rearing. It’s called attachment parenting, and it says you should keep your baby close at all times, breastfeed on demand, share your bed, and avoid strollers. Like many attachment parents, Judy believes the s ... Show More
37m 22s
Apr 2020
#177: Toddler HATES the car & Rocking/Head Banging to Fall Asleep
How do you handle a toddler who hates the car so much she hyperventilates during a car ride? Erin helps a mom get to the bottom of why this is happening and how to fix it. The second question is a mom dealing with her toddler's head banging and loud rocking at various times t ... Show More
22m 13s
Jun 2025
Case Study: The Secret to Connecting With Your Neurodivergent Child [Fan Favorite]
Have you been told that because your child is neurodivergent, they need different rules? That connection-based parenting works for neurotypical kids, but your child with autism or ADHD requires charts, rewards, and consequences to manage behavior. Many of us hear this, leaving us ... Show More
19m 38s
Jan 2025
1. From Overwhelmed to Empowered: The Story Behind A Bridge to Motherhood
Send us Fan MailIn this debut episode of A Bridge to Motherhood Podcast, I’m opening up about my own journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I’ll share the struggles that shaped me, the turning point that led me to prioritize my own well-being, and how those experiences ... Show More
9m 24s
Nov 2024
Transformation with Lorie G.
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, I reintroduce you to Lorie G. Lorie lives with her dad but still has her own place, too. I hope you remember previous episodes with Lorie. There were some fun things going on in her and her dad's life that I thought would be fun to share with you!</p ... Show More
40m 29s
Apr 2025
Modeling Healthy Electronic Habits for Our Kids
<p><span>I used to think that setting strict limits was the answer to my daughter&#39;s iPad obsession. But I learned a powerful lesson: I needed to change my own habits first. In this episode, I&#39;m sharing my story and the importance of modeling healthy electronic habits. We& ... Show More
8m 21s
May 2022
S04 EP33: Dr Prepare will see you now...
S04 EP33: Dr Prepare will see you now...More (mis) adventures in parenting and beyond from Rob and Josh...Enjoy. Rate and Review. BIG NEWS.... we're writing a book! ⭐ All the stories we can’t tell on the podcast – in depth.⭐ What it’s like to raise a stiff neck and a loose neck – ... Show More
48m 5s
Sep 2025
How do we build resilience in our kids without being harsh or overprotective
Send us Fan MailDo you ever hear your child say things like, “I’m such a bad kid” or “I’ll never be good at this” and your heart sinks because you don’t know what to say?You’re not alone. And this episode is about to change the way you respond.Today, I’m sitting down with award-w ... Show More
50m 41s