Dr. Becky (@drbeckyatgoodinside)
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Recent posts by Dr. Becky
- Boundaries are not what we tell kids not to do; boundaries are what we tell kids we will do. This is such an important … - Boundaries are not what we tell kids not to do; boundaries are what we tell kids we will do. This is such an important distinction to provide the framework for you to effectively set and hold…
- Parents of toddlers often ask me: "This situation keeps happening, and by the time it does, I'm at a five-alarm fire. W… - Parents of toddlers often ask me: "This situation keeps happening, and by the time it does, I'm at a five-alarm fire. What do I do then?" My answer is usually the same: there's very little we can…
- If you’re thinking about potty training - or as I call it, potty *learning*, I want you to remember: PP! Patient and Pl… - If you’re thinking about potty training - or as I call it, potty *learning*, I want you to remember: PP! Patient and Playful. As the parent, you get to set the tone, and when you bring that patient…
- Hot take: Not every decision is up for debate. Our kids need love, validation, and connection… and they also need b… - Hot take: Not every decision is up for debate. Our kids need love, validation, and connection… and they also need boundaries. They need to know we are the adults - the ones holding the bigger…
- If your teen sleeps with a phone, laptop, or gaming system within arm's reach... you're not alone. Almost every parent … - If your teen sleeps with a phone, laptop, or gaming system within arm's reach... you're not alone. Almost every parent I know is in the same boat. And I also want you to know it's not too late to…
- Your child throws cards everywhere when they lose a board game… Storms off of the soccer field when the other team wins… - Your child throws cards everywhere when they lose a board game… Storms off of the soccer field when the other team wins… or won’t participate if they aren’t guaranteed a win.. In these moments,…
- Hot take: boundaries aren't about controlling your kid. In a family system, I think about roles, or even "jobs," li… - Hot take: boundaries aren't about controlling your kid. In a family system, I think about roles, or even "jobs," like this: parents establish safety through boundaries, validation, and empathy.…
- @BelleBurden was nicknamed "Belle the Good Burden" growing up. And I think we all know what that means. Easy. Compliant… - @BelleBurden was nicknamed "Belle the Good Burden" growing up. And I think we all know what that means. Easy. Compliant. Follows the rules. Maybe even the "favorite child." A lot of us were that…
- You might’ve seen this video earlier this year, when I guest lectured at my alma mater, Duke University, in @aarondinin… - You might’ve seen this video earlier this year, when I guest lectured at my alma mater, Duke University, in @aarondinin’s class and talked about the thing people miss most when it comes to managing…
- The Good Inside App is HERE. And I can’t wait for you to jump in and experience the magic. We - the entire Good Inside … - The Good Inside App is HERE. And I can’t wait for you to jump in and experience the magic. We - the entire Good Inside team - care deeply about what’s going on in your home. We read the comments you…