Parenting

Do you have a child who seems to be immune from basic parenting strategies? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything and still get resistance? If you answered “Yes” to these questions, you might have a “deeply feeling kid.” Dr. Becky Kennedy uses this term to describe a child who experiences intense feelings and, as a result, exhibits intense reactions and behaviors. She provides two tools that are designed to reach deeply feeling kids. Read more to learn about children who feel deeply and to understand what they need.

Do you feel like you’re a bad parent or that you have a bad kid? Does parenting seem like an endless struggle to control your child’s behavior? Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist and a mother, aims to encourage parents who feel this way. In her book Good Inside, she shares her effective parenting approach, which is based on attachment theory and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. Keep reading to understand the power of blending attachment theory parenting with the IFS model.

What do you believe to be true about yourself as a parent? How well do you understand what’s behind your child’s behavior? Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy’s Good Inside is a parenting manual to help you make changes in your child’s behavior while building a positive relationship with them. Dr. Becky’s parenting approach stems from one basic principle: You and your child are good people, even if you’re not doing well right now. Let’s look at how this principle informs Dr. Becky’s approach to parenting and examine the theoretical basis for her philosophy.

Why doesn’t it always work when you tell your child to stop doing something? What should you do instead? Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist and a mother of three, shares her approach to parenting in her book Good Inside. We’ll take a look at what she has to say about boundaries along with some supplementary advice from No-Drama Discipline. Read more to learn how boundaries in parenting can help you meet four parenting challenges head-on.

Do you struggle to get your child to listen? Do they throw tantrums or tell lies? Are they afraid to be away from you? Connecting with your child isn’t just beneficial for your relationship; it’s also a powerful tool to address several common parenting challenges. Dr. Becky Kennedy explains how to use connection as a strategy to bring about positive behavioral change in your child. Continue reading to learn specific ways of connecting with your child that can make a difference for the whole family.

Do your kids compare themselves to each other? Do you have a child who “pretend-cries”? Do you find yourself in a struggle at mealtimes and bedtimes? In her book Good Inside, clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy explains what confidence really means and how confident children are more equipped to handle what life throws at them. She shows how you can help your child develop this all-important trait and start using it to deal with a variety of situations. Read more to discover how building confidence in your child can help them meet six common challenges.