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Jan 14
Kids Who Act Like Nothing Happened After Meltdown, Laugh When Disciplined? #553
You have a child who lashes out and screams disrespectful things at you over something seemingly insignificant…and then later acts LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. When you try to talk to your kids about their behavior, they laugh or won’t even listen. This is a very powerful podcast with ... Show More
24m 44s
Jan 11
The One Key to Stop 80% Of Power Struggles With Your Kids #552
Your kids are NOT rejecting you or your authority. They are rejecting your anxiety, which compels you to lecture and micromanage…and compels your kids to resist you even more! The good news is you can quickly stop 80% of power struggles by controlling yourself instead of your kid ... Show More
22m 57s
Jan 7
Which Consequences Work for Lying, Disrespect & Defiance? #551
Your child lies right to your face or responds in a disrespectful tone to test boundaries. Your toddler yells, "I hate you, Mommy!" Teens and tweens roll their eyes at you or begin drinking/vaping against your rules. What are appropriate consequences? What works even better than ... Show More
23 m
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
Aug 2025
Being at Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst with Kim Payne,Episode 143
In this heartfelt and practical episode, we sit down with Kim John Payne—renowned author, family counselor, and pioneer of the Simplicity Parenting movement—to explore what it really means to stay grounded when our children are falling apart. Drawing from his book Being at Your B ... Show More
1 h
Oct 14
"I Quit!”: The Hidden Cost of Convenience for Our Kids
<p>Our kids experience almost no gap between “want” and “have.” Looking for a movie? Stream it now. Have a question? Search for instant answers. Need a new water bottle? Select next-day shipping. In today’s episode, Dr. Becky explains why our kids get less practice waiting and to ... Show More
39m 19s
Sep 2025
Dealing with Feelings: A Conversation With Dr. Marc Brackett
<p>Many of us grew up hearing, “Don’t cry, you’re fine” or “Stop overreacting!” Now, we want to raise our kids differently… but how? Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, to talk about his powerful personal st ... Show More
45m 52s
Oct 20
I Told My Daughter to STOP Having Kids cuz she FORCES ME TO RAISE THEM
Am I the Jerk? is the show where you can confess your deepest darkest secrets and be part of the conversation. 👉 Subscribe on 🔴 YouTube - youtube.com/amithejerk?sub_confirmation=1 📷 Am I the Jerk? on Instagram 📷 - instagram.com/amithejerk Am I the Genius? on 🟢 Spotify - http ... Show More
21m 44s
Sep 2025
How to connect with a child that shuts you down (without losing your cool)
1h 8m
Sep 2025
Should I Praise My Kid?
<p>Praise always feels good in the moment. But does it build confidence that lasts? In today’s episode, Dr. Becky shares some surprising research on praise - and what it tells us about how to affirm our kids in more effective ways. You’ll learn exactly what to do to build your ki ... Show More
35m 13s
Feb 2025
Motherhood Catch-up
1h 7m
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
Oct 13
The missing skill that helps parents and kids stay calm: Interoception
39m 12s
Your kids are going to do things that are annoying, irritating, and sometimes just wrong. You will be justified in getting angry and correcting them. But I want you to turn what usually separates you from your child…into a bonding opportunity to draw you closer. I want you to deal with your own triggers and control yourself…because that will change their beh ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>This episode will change how you see your child’s moods <em>and</em> how you respond to them.</p><p>If you’ve ever tiptoed around your child in the morning, worr ... Show More
<p>This week, the girls are having a chatty catch-up episode! They talk about the highs & lows of being a new parent, balancing work & family, an eagle live stream (?), & so much more. </p><p><br></p><p>What we are wearing/mentioning links: </p><p><a href="h ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1255388/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Last week, we uncovered how your child’s behaviour is really their nervous system communicating.</p><p>Today, we’re going deeper, <em>inside the body,</em> to ex ... Show More
