Parenting Without Fixing: Dr. Becky Kennedy on Raising Resilient Kids | Dealing With Feelings

In this episode of Dealing With Feelings, Dr. Marc Brackett sits down with Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist, best selling author and founder of Good Inside, to explore revolutionary parenting techniques that prioritize emotional understanding over traditional discipline. Dr. Becky shares her powerful insights into co-regulation, teaching parents how to be emotionally present for their children and guide them through their toughest emotions without feeling the need to "fix" them.
What to Expect from This Episode:
-Parenting with Emotional Presence: Discover how to support your child’s emotional development without the need to fix or change their feelings.
-Co-Regulation for Parents & Kids: Dr. Becky emphasizes how parents’ emotional regulation can help children learn to manage their own emotions.
-Handling Emotional Outbursts: Tools for responding to frustration and challenging behavior with empathy and connection, rather than punishment.
-Strengthening Family Bonds: How understanding emotions and being present with your children creates a healthier, more connected family dynamic.
-Real-Life Examples: Dr. Becky and Dr. Marc dive deep into practical, real-world situations that every parent can relate to and learn from.
Key Takeaways:
-Transforming the Parent-Child Relationship: Learn how to replace punishment with emotional support, building a stronger bond and fostering a child’s emotional intelligence.
-Practical Parenting Strategies: Concrete tools to handle frustration, entitlement, and emotional outbursts without compromising boundaries.
-The Parent’s Role in Emotional Resilience: How becoming more emotionally aware as a parent can directly impact your child’s emotional growth.
-Co-Regulation in Action: Understand the power of co-regulation, where parents and children grow together through emotional awareness and empathy.
This conversation with Dr. Becky Kennedy will change how you approach emotional challenges at home and give you practical strategies to raise emotionally strong and resilient children. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on fostering deeper connections and healthier relationships, both at home and in all areas of life.
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