Beyond Gentle Parenting

Do toddlers really need chores? In this episode, I share why young children want to help — and why letting them contribute builds confidence, responsibility, and a deep sense of belonging. You’ll hear: Why toddlers are naturally wired to help How tiny tasks build big confidence W ...  Show more

In this episode, we talk about what to do when toddler tantrums turn physical—hitting, kicking, or throwing things. When you understand what’s happening inside your child’s brain, it becomes much easier to stay calm and respond in a way that protects both safety and self-esteem. ...  Show more

Let’s discuss aging parents, toxic parents, narcissistic parents, and setting boundaries. Somewhere along the line, we start to parent our parents. They can seem demanding and childish…and that’s par for the course. Today we’ll talk about best practices in keeping your boundaries ...  Show more

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 ...

January 31, 2023

Transforming the Toddler Years- Episode 8

Raising Successful Kids Skill #3 - Flexible Thinking

Welcome back to the Executive Functioning Minisode Series highlighting the skills our kids need to practice consistently to se ...

Is your toddler hitting and kicking all the time and you don't know what to do?

Join me as I discuss the priority of keeping everyone safe when a toddler is being physical. I also share strategies and solutions you can ...