What happens when two become three, or four, or five? Who is responsible for the needs and wants of a couple when days are filled with playdates, pick-ups, and meal preps? Nights lack the erotic energy that couples need not only to survive but to thrive. This week, Dr. Becky consults with the renowned couples therapist, Esther Perel, to talk about what parents can do to rekindle their desires. Join Good Inside Membership: bit.ly/3HKYL3UFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.For more Esther Perel, head to estherperel.com or listen to her podcast Where Should We Begin. Stories are the building blocks of relationships and Esther Perel designed a game to bring out the storyteller in you. Get yours at https://game.estherperel.com Today’s episode is brought to you by Lovevery: As parents, we are exhausted and overwhelmed, and thinking about playing with our kids can feel more stressful than fun. This is exactly what The Play Kits by Lovevery were made for. They tap into what your child is hungry to learn and provide play ideas and activities for parents - so you can have those great connected moments with your kids. Designed by child development experts for kids ages 0-4, each play kit comes with stage-based toys for your child AND a play guide for you with ideas about how to use the toys to play with your kids. Go to lovevery.com to learn more.

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Sex? After Kids? Tell Me More, Esther Perel

Our kids often ask us questions that wish we could buy ourselves a little more time for before we had to answer. Recently, Dr. Becky helped prep two dads of twin toddlers for some existential questions they know are coming their way. Together, they talk through letting go of the idea that we, as parents, can be everything to our kids.Join Good Inside Membership: bit.ly/3DbMbIc Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Order Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books. Today’s episode is brought to you by Lovevery: As parents, we are exhausted and overwhelmed, and thinking about playing with our kids can feel more stressful than fun. This is exactly what The Play Kits by Lovevery were made for. They tap into what your child is hungry to learn and provide play ideas and activities for parents - so you can have those great connected moments with your kids. Designed by child development experts for kids ages 0-4, each play kit comes with stage-based toys for your child AND a play guide for you with ideas about how to use the toys to play with your kids. Go to lovevery.com to learn more.

Trying to Be Everything

On this very special Good Inside and We Can Do Hard Things crossover episode, Dr. Becky brings all your questions about parenting and the like to the podcasting trio behind We Can Do Hard Things, Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle.Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3R4BLQyFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.Today’s episode is brought to you by Lovevery: As parents, we are exhausted and overwhelmed, and thinking about playing with our kids can feel more stressful than fun. This is exactly what The Play Kits by Lovevery were made for. They tap into what your child is hungry to learn and provide play ideas and activities for parents - so you can have those great connected moments with your kids. Designed by child development experts for kids ages 0-4, each play kit comes with stage-based toys for your child AND a play guide for you with ideas about how to use the toys to play with your kids. Go to lovevery.com to learn more. 

We Can Do Hard Things Crossover

Going out to dinner is not what it once was if you are bringing your kids. What used to be an easy book a restaurant and go, is a bit more complicated when it's a party bigger than two. But we all need a break! We all deserve dinner out with or without our kids. This week, Dr. Becky talks to a parent about the public shaming she recently received when she took her kids out for an early sushi dinner. Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2AFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.Today’s episode is brought to you by Lovevery: As parents, we are exhausted and overwhelmed, and thinking about playing with our kids can feel more stressful than fun. This is exactly what The Play Kits by Lovevery were made for. They tap into what your child is hungry to learn and provide play ideas and activities for parents - so you can have those great connected moments with your kids. Designed by child development experts for kids ages 0-4, each play kit comes with stage-based toys for your child AND a play guide for you with ideas about how to use the toys to play with your kids. Go to lovevery.com to learn more. 

A Plate of Shame

At the end of the day all we want as parents is for our kids to go to sleep and it's a cruel irony that all they want is to spend more time with us. This week, Dr. Becky speaks to a mom about how to handle her daughter's bedtime battles and how to advocate for her own needs with her partner.Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2AFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.Today’s episode is brought to you by Lovevery: As parents, we are exhausted and overwhelmed, and thinking about playing with our kids can feel more stressful than fun. This is exactly what The Play Kits by Lovevery were made for. They tap into what your child is hungry to learn and provide play ideas and activities for parents - so you can have those great connected moments with your kids. Designed by child development experts for kids ages 0-4, each play kit comes with stage-based toys for your child AND a play guide for you with ideas about how to use the toys to play with your kids. Go to lovevery.com to learn more. 

Bedtime Battles

Pendulum Parenting: When you try so hard to parent differently than the way you were raised but accidentally swing to the other end of the pendulum. This week, Dr. Becky talks with one of the hosts of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast, Amanda Doyle, about holding clear boundaries while raising kids in a family where it's important that all feelings be allowed.Get the Guide to Running A Family Meeting: https://lp.goodinside.com/podcast-family-meetings/Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2AFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsor: Frida Baby’s All-In-One Potty Kit has everything you need for a successful potty process — including exclusive tips from Dr. Becky. Frida Baby’s kit comes with a Grow-With-Me Potty that adapts as they learn - first as a standalone potty and then as a toilet topper and step stool for the big toilet. The Frida Baby All-in-One Potty Kit is a total game-changer… pairing a ground-breaking product with content and tips that bring you and your child confidence and success. Pick yours up at Fridababy.com, Amazon, Target or Buy Buy Baby.

Pendulum Parenting

This week Dr. Becky talks through some of the things left unsaid in 2022 and looks ahead to conversations she wants to have with you in 2023. Give the gift of Good Inside: https://lp.goodinside.com/gifting/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=Good_Inside_With_Dr.BeckyJoin Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2AFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsor: Frida Baby’s All-In-One Potty Kit has everything you need for a successful potty process — including exclusive tips from Dr. Becky. Frida Baby’s kit comes with a Grow-With-Me Potty that adapts as they learn - first as a standalone potty and then as a toilet topper and step stool for the big toilet. The Frida Baby All-in-One Potty Kit is a total game-changer… pairing a ground-breaking product with content and tips that bring you and your child confidence and success. Pick yours up at Fridababy.com, Amazon, Target or Buy Buy Baby.

You Can't Change the Hard But You Can Change the Alone

In this episode we get into magic and fantasy and we don't want to give anything away to your kids who might be listening with you. So please enjoy this episode on your own.Imaginative play starts in a child's mind. But that doesn't mean parents can't join in. And in fact, they should. Dr. Becky sits down with the illustrator and author Oliver Jeffers to talk about magic, fantasy, and the power of make believe. Click here for all your Good Inside gifting needs: https://bit.ly/3hvOI8IJoin Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2AFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsor: Frida Baby’s All-In-One Potty Kit has everything you need for a successful potty process — including exclusive tips from Dr. Becky. Frida Baby’s kit comes with a Grow-With-Me Potty that adapts as they learn - first as a standalone potty and then as a toilet topper and step stool for the big toilet. The Frida Baby All-in-One Potty Kit is a total game-changer… pairing a ground-breaking product with content and tips that bring you and your child confidence and success. Pick yours up at Fridababy.com, Amazon, Target or Buy Buy Baby.

Make Believe Doesn't Have To Be A Lie

What do we do as parents when our kids are very different from us? How do we know when it's ok to push them out of their comfort zone and when we should sit back and let them pave their own way? On today's episode, Dr. Becky speaks to a mom who’s struggling with how best to support her son while still honoring and respecting who he is as a person.Click here for all your Good Inside gifting needs: https://bit.ly/3hvOI8IJoin Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2AFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsor: Frida Baby’s All-In-One Potty Kit has everything you need for a successful potty process — including exclusive tips from Dr. Becky. Frida Baby’s kit comes with a Grow-With-Me Potty that adapts as they learn - first as a standalone potty and then as a toilet topper and step stool for the big toilet. The Frida Baby All-in-One Potty Kit is a total game-changer… pairing a ground-breaking product with content and tips that bring you and your child confidence and success. Pick yours up at Fridababy.com, Amazon, Target or Buy Buy Baby.

Kids! Parenting When They're Not Just Like Us

The holidays are a magical time of year and they can feel fraught for so many of us. From tricky family dynamics, to managing your kid's meltdown when Santa doesn't bring them everything on their list, to attending too many holiday parties. On today's episode, Dr. Becky sits down with Priya Parker to discuss gatherings, boundaries, and how we can create meaningful moments together.Sign up for Priya's free guide to holiday guesting: https://www.priyaparker.com/holiday2022 and her New Rules of Gathering Guide: https://www.priyaparker.com/the-new-rules-of-gatheringThe holiday season brings its own set of challenges. From receiving unsolicited parenting advice to handling gift meltdowns, Good Inside is here to help you navigate every obstacle that comes your way. Learn more about our Holiday Survival Bundle here: https://lp.goodinside.com/holiday-bundle/  Click here for all your Good Inside gifting needs: https://bit.ly/3hvOI8IJoin Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2AFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsor: Frida Baby’s All-In-One Potty Kit has everything you need for a successful potty process — including exclusive tips from Dr. Becky. Frida Baby’s kit comes with a Grow-With-Me Potty that adapts as they learn - first as a standalone potty and then as a toilet topper and step stool for the big toilet. The Frida Baby All-in-One Potty Kit is a total game-changer… pairing a ground-breaking product with content and tips that bring you and your child confidence and success. Pick yours up at Fridababy.com, Amazon, Target or Buy Buy Baby.

Reclaim The Holidays For YOU

This is an edited version of an earlier episode.Becoming a parent is really hard. And part of what makes it hard is the unrealistic narrative about what parenthood should feel like. In this episode, Dr. Becky has a real, say-it-how-it-is discussion about parenthood with one of her favorite new friends, Myleik Teele. While no podcast episode can single-handedly make parenthood any easier, this one will help you feel less alone in all the tricky moments that are sure to come.Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2AFollow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinsideSign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletterOrder Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books.Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsor: Frida Baby’s All-In-One Potty Kit has everything you need for a successful potty process — including exclusive tips from Dr. Becky. Frida Baby’s kit comes with a Grow-With-Me Potty that adapts as they learn - first as a standalone potty and then as a toilet topper and step stool for the big toilet. The Frida Baby All-in-One Potty Kit is a total game-changer… pairing a ground-breaking product with content and tips that bring you and your child confidence and success. Pick yours up at Fridababy.com, Amazon, Target or Buy Buy Baby.

Revisit - What No One Tells You About Parenting

It's time to drop some poop truths: Everyone poops. Everyone prefers to poop in their own home. And, whether we want to talk about it or not, pooping matters! In fact, as Dr. Becky explores in this episode, our comfort with talking about poop actually shapes the way our kids behave in the bathroom. Podcast Club Live Event: https://lp.goodinside.com/podcast-live-event-1/ Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2A Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Order Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsor: Frida Baby’s All-In-One Potty Kit has everything you need for a successful potty process — including exclusive tips from Dr. Becky. Frida Baby’s kit comes with a Grow-With-Me Potty that adapts as they learn - first as a standalone potty and then as a toilet topper and step stool for the big toilet. The Frida Baby All-in-One Potty Kit is a total game-changer… pairing a ground-breaking product with content and tips that bring you and your child confidence and success. Pick yours up at Fridababy.com, Amazon, Target or Buy Buy Baby.

The Poop Episode

One day, your two year old loves taking a bath. They love playing with bubbles and bringing in all of their different toys. And then all of sudden... they *hate* the bath. No amount of encouragement or cajoling will get them in the tub. What's going on here? On today's episode, Dr. Becky talks with parents of a toddler about navigating the (very common) bathtime resistance phase and how it relates to another part of toddlerhood. Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2A Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Order Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsor: Frida Cold & Flu. Bedtime and sleep can be such a struggle. Then, add in a cold or a week of the flu... and all bets are off. That’s where Frida Baby comes in - they know what it’s like to be up all night with a sick kid. They have so many solutions to help you dodge the all-nighters this cold and flu season. Like the Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier, Diffuser and Nightlight. Stock up on all of Frida Baby’s cold and flu solutions, including the all-in-one Sick Day Prep Kit by using the code DRBECKY and get 20% off your first order at Fridababy.com.

Wait, What? You Used to Love This!

Parents and caregivers are undervalued in the US. The pandemic made that painfully clear. But it doesn't have to be this way. In today's episode, Dr. Becky talks to author Angela Garbes about how parents can lead a revolution to change how caregivers are valued and supported in our society. Upcoming Live Event: https://lp.goodinside.com/podcast-live-event/ Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2A Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Order Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsor: Frida Cold & Flu. Bedtime and sleep can be such a struggle. Then, add in a cold or a week of the flu... and all bets are off. That’s where Frida Baby comes in - they know what it’s like to be up all night with a sick kid. They have so many solutions to help you dodge the all-nighters this cold and flu season. Like the Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier, Diffuser and Nightlight. Stock up on all of Frida Baby’s cold and flu solutions, including the all-in-one Sick Day Prep Kit by using the code DRBECKY and get 20% off your first order at Fridababy.com

Essential Labor: Mothering As Social Change

So many of us grew up wishing we had more opportunities—to learn piano, speak another language, or try gymnastics. When we have kids, all we want to do is give them everything we didn’t have. But when our kids don't take advantage of these opportunities… well, it can bring up a lot of feelings: resentment, anger, disappointment, fear. This week, Dr. Becky helps a mom reframe how to approach her son when he resists opportunities she wishes she had as a kid. Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3cqgG2A Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Order Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books. Today’s episode is brought to you by the following sponsor: Frida Cold & Flu. Bedtime and sleep can be such a struggle. Then, add in a cold or a week of the flu... and all bets are off. That’s where Frida Baby comes in - they know what it’s like to be up all night with a sick kid. They have so many solutions to help you dodge the all-nighters this cold and flu season. Like the Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier, Diffuser and Nightlight. Stock up on all of Frida Baby’s cold and flu solutions, including the all-in-one Sick Day Prep Kit by using the code DRBECKY and get 20% off your first order at Fridababy.com

I Wish I'd Had That As A Kid

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.

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Good Inside with Dr. Becky

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