"Children don't need perfect parents; they need real, present, and authentic ones."
In this episode of The School of Greatness, Lewis is joined by Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and renowned parenting expert. Dr. Becky discusses her innovative approach to parenting, emphasizing the importance of understanding children’s emotions, managing parental triggers, and fostering a nurturing environment. She shares practical strategies for parents to connect with their children, set healthy boundaries, and break unhealthy cycles. Dr. Becky also addresses common challenges such as screen time, social media, and maintaining work/life balance, offering insights and solutions to empower parents and support their children’s growth.
Buy her book for yourself and a friend! Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be.
Listen to Dr. Becky’s top podcast, Good Inside with Dr. Becky.
Some Questions I Ask:
- How can we learn from our upbringing to be better humans and better parents?
- How do you use the concept of ‘connecting before correcting’ in parenting but also in life?
- What are 3 things you think parents could do differently in order to create better connections with their kids?
- How do we raise resilient children?
- Do you think it is increasingly more challenging to raise resilient children with all of the distractions and conveniences we have today?
- What is the best way to constructively correct your children?
- What does an effective leader/parent look like?
- Why is it so hard for parents to create boundaries with their kids?
- Why is it hard for women to validate themselves when they don’t receive validation from others?
- Is there ever a time to punish our kids?
- If someone doesn’t believe they’re a good person, how do you build a good identity?
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to approach parenting without punishment and manage common triggers for a calm and nurturing environment.
- Strategies for understanding and connecting with your child’s emotions, and helping them feel seen and heard.
- The importance of setting healthy boundaries and breaking unhealthy cycles in parenting.
- Tips for maintaining work/life balance as a parent and entrepreneur.
- Practical ways to cultivate empathy and understanding towards your child’s perspective, and the significance of self-compassion for parents.
- Plus much more…
Show Notes:
Buy her book for yourself and a friend! Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be.
Listen to Dr. Becky’s top podcast, Good Inside with Dr. Becky.
Transcript of this Episode
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