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Dr. Becky Doesn't Always Follow Her Own Scripts (And That's the Point)
· 50 min · S25 E8
Episode Dr. Becky Doesn't Always Follow Her Own Scripts (And That's the Point)
It's never been easier to make our kids' lives easier, and Dr. Becky Kennedy says that's making them fragile. The Good Inside founder joins Liz to explain why she'll never say, "I just want my kid to be happy," and why there's a difference between comforting kids through a struggle and rescuing them from it. Her point is that learning to tolerate hard feelings is how kids build confidence and self-trust. She also admits she doesn't always get it right herself.
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In this episode:
(00:00) Why Tolerating Tantrums Builds Confidence
(00:45) Dr. Becky Kennedy on Raising Confident Kids
(02:05) Parenting Confidence Through Repeatable Methods
(04:42) What Is A Parent's Job?
(06:18) Setting Boundaries And Validating Feelings
(08:31) Letting Kids Struggle Builds Resilience
(11:41) Defining Confidence As Self Trust
(15:06) Instant Gratification Culture Hurts Kids
(22:59) Comparison Culture And Kids Confidence
(25:04) Why Making Kids Happy Backfires
(30:58) One Foot In Parenting Approach
(36:08) Confidence Building Moments At Every Age
(45:55) Free Confidence Resources For Parents
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