Join clinical psychologist and mom of three Dr. Becky Kennedy on her weekly podcast, as she takes on tough parenting questions and delivers actionable guidance—all in short episodes, because we know time is hard to find as a parent. Her breakthrough approach has enabled thousands of people to get more comfortable in discomfort, make repairs after mistakes, and always see the good inside. You'll gain the tools to embody your authority while developing a stronger parent-child connection, helping you become the parent you want to be and helping your child develop the skills necessary for life success.
178 episodes transcribedThis is a repeat of an earlier episode. Motherhood often feels all-consuming. And it's easy to lose yourself in it. But you can find your way back to...
Parenting with a partner who is skeptical or disagrees with your approach is hard and tiring. It's also common. This week, Dr. Becky addresses the cha...
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, almo...
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. Deeply Feeling Kids just feel things more intensely and when you throw their siblings into the mix, and sprink...
Parents have lots of different questions for Dr. Becky. How do I help my kid sleep independently? When is the right time to potty train? How do I teac...
There are no adequate words to express the horror of the ongoing LA wildfires. It’s completely understandable if you feel worried, out of control, or...
If you've lost your cool with your kids and fallen into yelling, threats, timeouts, or other punishments, you’re not alone. This week, Dr. Becky explo...
Every parent wants their kid to be happy and to grow up into a happy adult. But sometimes, a parent's intervention in the short term can lead to their...
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. What happens when you want to do things differently than how you were raised and yet the people who raised you...
If the thought of traveling with your kids is causing you anxiety, then this is the episode for you. This week on the podcast, Dr. Becky sorts out how...
Parenting is hard. It changes us. And it changes our relationships with our partners. And something we could all use more of is compassion - for our k...
One thing that makes parents universally cringe is the thought of raising entitled kids. Exactly no one wants to their sweet little baby to grow up in...
Do your kid's tantrums seem more intense than other kids their age? Do they come on fast and last much longer? No, you're not imagining it. And no, th...
Shame is powerful. And if shame is present with our kids, parents need to jump into action and heed the alarm. Why? Because when parents develop the a...
Sleep. Precious sleep. It's the rare commodity that all parents and kids need more of. And it's a cruel irony that at night, parents and kids have com...
Today, we're releasing a very special episode of 92NY Talks with Dr. Becky and Jonathan Haidt in conversation with Stephanie Ruhle about The Anxious G...
What do you do when you see your kid engaging in a type of friendship pattern that makes you cringe? Or one that reminds you of yourself? Or one that...
Dr. Becky loves to say if you can't say no to a cupcake then you can't say no to TikTok. And parenting in the age of phones and social media can feel...
Everyone in a family unit 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...
This is a repeat of an earlier episode. When your kid comes home from school and declares "I'm the worst at math" or "everyone is better at gymnastics...
