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Good Inside
- gentle parenting
- emotions
- tantrums
- connection
- Dr. Becky
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Why I'd hand it to you
Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist, argues that kids are good inside even when their behavior isn't, and that parents can hold firm boundaries while staying connected. She gives specific scripts for tantrums, sibling fights, lying and other hard moments, and she talks about repair after we lose our temper. Many parents find it changes the tone in their home. My caveat: some readers feel the approach is too gentle or that the scripts sound unnatural at first, and it takes a lot of patience in the moment. It also centers on younger kids more than teens. For parents who want less yelling, it offers practical help.
— Matt Jordan
Quick summary
- Book
- Good Inside by Becky Kennedy
- Who it's for
- Parents of younger kids who want to yell less and are ready to practice new words in hard moments.
- Key topics
- Connection and firm boundaries
- Tantrums and sibling fights
- Scripts for hard moments
- Repair after losing your temper
- Shelves
- Parenting, Psychology
Details
- Author
- Becky Kennedy
- ASIN
- 0063159481
- On these shelves
- Parenting Psychology
- Short link
mattsbooks.org/r/gins
