Two Parenting Styles, One Family, and Conflicting Boundaries - Revisit
In this episode, Dr. Becky revisits a popular conversation with mom Carmela about navigating co‑parenting when partners have opposing boundary styles. Carmela describes how her husband’s looser approach creates inconsistent rules, leading to more tantrums and emotional labor for her, especially with two young boys. Dr. Becky explains that differing parenting styles can be healthy if the emotional load is shared, and offers practical strategies for establishing clear communication, consistent routines, and mutual respect. The discussion also highlights the value of play, like using Play‑Doh, as a way for parents to connect with their children without agenda.
What AI Could Be Doing to Our Kids
In this episode, Dr. Becky talks with former Wall Street Journal tech reporter Joanna Stern about her year‑long experiment of letting generative AI permeate every corner of her home, including interactions with her children. They explore how AI chatbots in...
Is It True? If I Don’t Punish, I’m Permissive (with Myleik Teele)
In this episode of Good Inside, Dr. Becky and parenting expert Myleik Teele dissect the common belief that "if I don’t punish, I’m permissive." They explore how this mindset ties to power dynamics, fear, and cultural expectations, especially for Black...