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Time Magazine
9 hours ago
- Health
- Time Magazine
'Good Inside With Dr. Becky' Is on The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time
Society Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy made her name as a guru in the so-called gentle-parenting movement. Her book, podcast, and app, all called 'Good Inside,' argue that even a kid in the middle of an epic, full-body tantrum is well-intentioned and just struggling to express himself. She offers strategies on how to draw boundaries, but also make a child feel heard in order to improve challenging behaviors. Dr. Becky's actionable advice comes in the form of interviews with experts or famous fellow parents as well as monologues in front of a camera that break down her personal parenting challenges. Topics range from handling screentime to managing sibling rivalries. Not every parent will find Dr. Becky's methodology convincing. Still, occasionally I wonder if Dr. Becky has a direct line into my brain and those of my fellow moms to probe our anxieties, as evidenced by a recent episode about why a messy house stresses out moms more than dads—spoiler alert: women's cortisol levels spike higher than men's when confronted with clutter. The episode threw every spat I've ever had with my husband about dirty dishes in the sink into perspective. We were able to listen to the podcast together and talk about strategies for reducing anxiety around cleaning—a prime example of a podcast with the power to change lives, one tantrum or tiff at a time.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Good Inside With Dr. Becky
Credit - Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy made her name as a guru in the so-called gentle-parenting movement. Her book, podcast, and app, all called 'Good Inside,' argue that even a kid in the middle of an epic, full-body tantrum is well-intentioned and just struggling to express himself. She offers strategies on how to draw boundaries, but also make a child feel heard in order to improve challenging behaviors. Dr. Becky's actionable advice comes in the form of interviews with experts or famous fellow parents as well as monologues in front of a camera that break down her personal parenting challenges. Topics range from handling screentime to managing sibling rivalries. Not every parent will find Dr. Becky's methodology convincing. Still, occasionally I wonder if Dr. Becky has a direct line into my brain and those of my fellow moms to probe our anxieties, as evidenced by a recent episode about why a messy house stresses out moms more than dads—spoiler alert: women's cortisol levels spike higher than men's when confronted with clutter. The episode threw every spat I've ever had with my husband about dirty dishes in the sink into perspective. We were able to listen to the podcast together and talk about strategies for reducing anxiety around cleaning—a prime example of a podcast with the power to change lives, one tantrum or tiff at a time. Write to Eliana Dockterman at Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A little girl's joy at her classmate's graduation is reminding parents what kindness really looks like
The moment is less than a minute long, but it's been watched more than 14.2 million times. In a shared by @ her young daughter sits beaming in a crown labeled 'Grad,' her hands clutched in excitement. She's at her pre-K promotion ceremony—but her joy isn't for herself. It's for her classmate, who is neurodivergent and walking across the stage to receive a diploma. A few simple words on the screen gently capture the heart of the moment:'Me always worrying if I'm a good mom, raising a good human.' 'My daughter at her pre-k promotion… absolutely overjoyed for her classmate who is neurodivergent getting his diploma ' The quiet power of the moment has touched millions of viewers, especially parents of neurodivergent kids. @ wrote, 'As a mum of neurodivergent kids, I'm sobbing you're raising a beautiful soul.' While @Mary tyke added, 'From a special needs mom, you have one empathetic soul there. Good job.' What makes this video so moving is its authenticity. It captures a child who's clearly learned—whether at home, at school, or both—how to celebrate others with genuine joy. Related: 14-month-old sees his mom crying—what he does next will melt your heart As parenting expert and clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy explains in her book Good Inside, empathy isn't an innate trait—it's a learned skill. Children develop it through consistent experiences: when parents name emotions, model compassionate behavior, and respond to others with understanding. Over time, those patterns help kids internalize empathy as part of how they move through the world. Moments like this viral TikTok don't happen by accident. They're built through daily interactions that teach children to notice, celebrate, and stand beside others—even when the spotlight isn't on them. For neurodivergent families, graduation ceremonies aren't always joyful. They can come with stress, overstimulation, or fear that their child might be excluded or misunderstood. So to witness another child cheering—not out of obligation but from the purest place of joy—feels profoundly meaningful. As one commenter, @Amanda Kras, wrote: 'Idc what anyone says, these babies are going to be the most caring, accepting generation yet.' Related: 5 smart steps for parenting neurodivergent kids To the moms raising kids like this little girl—kids who cheer for others, who feel deeply, who recognize difference without judgment: You're doing so much right. And to the moms of children who were walked across that stage, hoping for a single moment of understanding—you were seen that day, too. This viral TikTok struck a chord because it captured what so many of us are trying to build: a world where kindness comes naturally, inclusion is the norm, and joy is something we celebrate together.
Fast Company
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
Dr. Becky is the parenting guru for the social media era. Now she's an AI chatbot, too
Dolores Ballesteros, a Mexico-based mother of two, was getting desperate. Her 6-year-old son kept hitting his brother, age 3, and seemed angry at her all the time. No matter what she did, she couldn't get through to him. At her lowest moments, she says, 'I really thought he was acting like a psychopath.' Last Mother's Day, she asked her husband for outside help: a subscription to the Good Inside parenting app and its AI chatbot. Ballesteros began using the chatbot to coach her through her son's temper tantrums in real time. It encouraged her to ask him about his feelings and embrace the most generous interpretation of his actions. 'That was really good for my relationship with him,' she says. It also reminded her to set aside time for herself. 'The chatbot told me that I only have so much patience,' she recalls. Today, Ballesteros feels more connected to her son and more confident as a parent, and she credits the companion in her pocket with the transformation. Launched last August, the Good Inside chatbot is trained on the teachings of Manhattan-based clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy, known to her 3.2 million Instagram followers as 'Dr. Becky.' Kennedy had a thriving practice focused on helping parents through difficult moments with their kids when she hopped onto Instagram in 2020 to share her wisdom. She quickly found an audience, especially among parents who were struggling to manage their kids in COVID lockdowns. In her plainspoken videos, Kennedy coaches parents through common dilemmas (for example, difficult potty training, or how to speak with a teen who feels 'fat') with an emphasis on developing a healthy parent–child relationship. Often appearing in sweatpants and with messy hair, she films her videos between family therapy appointments or in the aftermath of a struggle with one of her own children, ages 13, 10, and 7. This makes Kennedy all the more relatable and equipped with actionable advice. She aims to create 'sturdy' parents—who embrace their authority around their children but don't assert it too strongly—and she frequently reminds them that their kids are essentially good, even if they act out. Using this framework, which Kennedy calls the Good Inside method, she believes parents can tackle just about anything that comes their way.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Khloe Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen and Kristen Bell Are as Obsessed With Dr. Becky as Your Mom Friends
If you've ever googled 'am I a terrible mom or just tired' chances are you've ultimately landed in the calm, comforting world of Dr. Becky Kennedy at Good Inside — and if you haven't yet, ask Kristen Bell, Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively or pretty much any parent you know. The clinical-psychologist-turned-parenting-expert has more than 3 million Instagram followers who turn to her when parenting gets rough — whether it's kids hitting their siblings, refusing to go to sleep or getting into daily standoffs over disappointing snacks — and many of them are seriously A-list. Chrissy Teigen, is the latest star to make regular moms extremely jealous by getting personal access to the guru, spending an hour chatting to her for the June 25 episode of her podcast, 'Self Conscious.' Teigen, 39, who shares Luna, 9, Miles, 7, Esti and Wren, both 2, with singer John Legend, took to Instagram afterwards to rave about Kennedy. 'Oh man. I could nottt wait for this talk with she wrote. 'Of course, the conversation centered around parenting and all its ups and downs, but I didn't realize that so much of our convo would bring me back to my own childhood. I didn't grow up with a lot of emotional mirroring — no one really reflected back my sadness or joy — so now, learning to do that for my kids sometimes feels…a bit foreign at times. But boy do I f***ing do it. Because I want to raise kids who feel seen, safe, and sure of themselves.' She added that the conversation had her 'laughing, crying and realizing that parenting isn't about perfection.' How Kourtney Kardashian, Ryan Reynolds and More Are Gentle Parenting: Co-Sleeping and Beyond Earlier in June, Kennedy also appeared on Khloé Kardashian's 'Khloé in Wonderland' podcast, on the topic of 'Raising Resilient Kids, Setting Limits and Mom Guilt.' Kardashian, 41 — who has two kids: daughter True, 7, and son Tatum, 2 — told Kennedy that her phone 'lit up like a Christmas tree' when she told her circle that she was meeting with her. It seems this academic (and mother of three kids herself) is one of the few names out there who can get even the most famous people in the world feeling seriously starstruck. And it's been a rapid rise: in March 2020, she had just 200 Instagram followers when she posted some wise words that ended up going viral: 'Most young kids will remember how their family home felt during the coronavirus panic more than anything specific about the virus. Our kids are watching us and learning about how to respond to stress and uncertainty. Let's wire our kids for resilience, not panic.' So, why does Kennedy's brand of wisdom resonate so much with millennial celebrity moms and dads? In the '80s and '90s it seemed like stars outsourced all things parenting to fleets of nannies, or at the very least subscribed to strict, structured self-styled gurus like Gina Ford, famous worldwide for her 'controlled crying' techniques. Now, they're nodding knowingly when Kennedy says things like 'Kids are born with all the feelings but none of the skills to manage the feelings' and showing the world that they are advocates for the brand of kind, gentle but 'sturdy' parenting that Kennedy promotes. Unlike the old-school parenting playbooks full of sticker charts and consequences, Dr. Becky's approach is more therapist-meets-bestie. Well, celebrities are a lot more warm and fuzzy these days in general than they were a few decades ago. Now, thanks to social media, we know them — or at least feel like we do. Following Dr. Becky at Good Inside — Amy Schumer, James Van Der Beek, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ashley Graham and Reese Witherspoon are also on the long list — shows the world that they're not shallow, disinterested parents who are raising messed-up nepo babies, but that they really care. And when we see these stars endorsing Kennedy's philosophies and techniques by engaging with her online, we realize that celebrity kids aren't perfect robo-children, they're just as messy and complicated as our own regular kids. There's something reassuring and comforting in realizing that even the genetically-blessed offspring spawned by Grammy winning musicians and gazillionaire supermodels still get angry when their Switch is taken away or throw a tantrum when their cucumber is cut the wrong way. The Best Celebrity Parenting Quotes of 2024, From Angelina Jolie to Ryan Reynolds It helps that Kennedy, unlike many of the colder, sometimes more patronizing 'experts' dispensing wisdom online, is super likeable. She's eager to emphasize that her own kids aren't perfect either, and she delivers her advice and ideas with the warm energy of your most emotionally intelligent girlfriend. She's built her mini-empire — her Good Inside platform offers online workshops and her book of the same name is a New York Times bestseller — around the concept that all kids are 'good inside,' even when they're scribbling on the walls or biting the dog. And of course, that's going to particularly appeal to high-profile parents who are worried their kids are growing up with privileges they didn't necessarily experience themselves. Mostly, though, stars love Dr. Kennedy for the same reason as the rest of Us: she makes you feel like you haven't completely ruined your child just because you lost it over a yogurt tube. Bell and Graham have talked about using her methods to manage their kids' big feelings, but that advice works just as well for the average overstimulated parent hiding in the bathroom scrolling Instagram while secretly eating a cookie. And while her advice is psychologically grounded, it's also refreshingly non-judgmental. She doesn't shame. She doesn't roll her eyes. She reminds you that you're good inside, too — even if you said 'fine, have the iPad' before 7 a.m because you downed one too many frozen margs last night. In a parenting world full of extremes — tiger moms, free-range kids, competitive Pinterest lunchboxes — Dr. Becky offers something radical: calm, compassionate, middle-ground sanity. No wonder the celebs are into her. No wonder the rest of Us are, too.
