Our kids experience almost no gap between “want” and “have.” Looking for a movie? Stream it now. Have a question? Search for instant answers. Need a new water bottle? Select next-day shipping. In today’s episode, Dr. Becky explains why our kids get less practice waiting and tolerating frustration th
Dr. Becky, 10/14/2025
00:39:19
If you’ve yelled at your kid, you’re not a bad parent. You’re a good parent with an overwhelmed nervous system. Today, Dr. Becky breaks down the science behind yelling, snapping, and shutting down. She explains why our bodies react before our brains can catch up - and how understanding this will hel
Dr. Becky, 10/07/2025
00:21:18
Your kids are arguing again, and you’re exhausted: “Can’t you just get along?!” As a mom of three, Dr. Becky gets it. And in today’s episode, she shares a powerful reframe: Sibling rivalry isn’t a problem to fix - it’s an opportunity to build relationship skills for life. Here’s how to help your kid
Dr. Becky, 09/30/2025
00:25:23
You might know Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino from Jersey Shore. Today, they’re parents of three, navigating recovery and raising resilient kids. In this candid conversation with Dr. Becky, they share how sobriety shapes their parenting, how they plan to talk with their children about su
Dr. Becky, 09/23/2025
00:50:36
Many of us grew up hearing, “Don’t cry, you’re fine” or “Stop overreacting!” Now, we want to raise our kids differently… but how? Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, to talk about his powerful personal story and research. They
Dr. Becky, 09/16/2025
00:45:52
Something no one tells you about parenting? How much time you'll spend in the driver’s seat - chauffeuring your kid to school, playdates, soccer, birthday parties, you name it. That's why Dr. Becky partnered with Chomps to answer questions from parents like you about carpool. In this bonus episode,
Dr. Becky, 09/11/2025
00:13:43
Praise always feels good in the moment. But does it build confidence that lasts? In today’s episode, Dr. Becky shares some surprising research on praise - and what it tells us about how to affirm our kids in more effective ways. You’ll learn exactly what to do to build your kid’s self-esteem in both
Dr. Becky, 09/09/2025
00:35:13
In honor of Grandparents Day, Dr. Becky takes questions from both sides: She hears from parents who feel stuck between gratitude and frustration about their parents’ involvement, and from grandparents who feel both needed and dismissed. Together, these conversations highlight the messy and necessary
Dr. Becky, 09/02/2025
00:46:28
For the first time, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing something usually reserved just for Good Inside Members - a live Q&A with Dr. Becky and Senior Good Inside Coach, Jamie Pfeffer. From dealing with bullying and hitting to navigating triggers, this conversation gives a peek inside the pow
Dr. Becky, 08/26/2025
01:09:45
Sharpened pencils, new backpacks, picture-perfect outfits. Even if back-to-school season looks shiny on the outside, it often comes with a swirl of messy feelings for kids and parents! In this episode, Dr. Becky unpacks why starting school is more than just a change in schedule - and how to stay stu
Dr. Becky, 08/19/2025
00:29:15
We all know too much screen time isn’t good for kids—and our instinct as parents is to protect them from it. But when fear shapes how we manage screens at home, it can quickly turn into shame the moment they pick one up.In today’s world, where screens are woven into so much of daily life, the real c
Dr. Becky, 08/12/2025
00:41:21
In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, we dive into the magic of imaginative play - why it’s so important for kids, and why it can feel surprisingly challenging for parents to join in.Dr. Becky explores how pretend play nurtures curiosity, problem-solving, and emotional growth, giving childr
Dr. Becky, 08/05/2025
00:25:39
Consent. It’s a word that feels loaded, emotionally charged, and deeply important. In this episode, Dr. Becky lays the groundwork for what it means to model consent in everyday parenting - helping kids build self-trust, practice setting boundaries, and know their voice matters. She offers practical
Dr. Becky, 07/29/2025
00:32:24
In this powerful episode, Dr. Becky sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times science reporter Matt Richtel to explore the urgent mental health crisis facing today’s teens—and the science behind what’s really going on in the adolescent brain.Expanding on his acclaimed reporting, Matt shar
Dr. Becky, 07/22/2025
00:44:03
In this powerful and intimate episode, Dr. Becky shares the never-before-told story behind the original Deeply Feeling Kid (DFK) - her daughter. For the first time, she opens up about what it was really like parenting a child with big emotions: the moments of connection, the moments of struggle, and
Dr. Becky, 07/15/2025
00:46:56
Why does a messy house feel so overwhelming? In this episode, Dr. Becky unpacks the deeper emotional roots behind why physical clutter—like the laundry pile or the half-unpacked suitcase—can feel like a personal failure instead of just “stuff.” She explores how mess stirs feelings of chaos, shame, a
Dr. Becky, 07/08/2025
00:26:33
Puberty is starting earlier—and for many parents, it’s arriving before they or their kids feel ready. In this episode, Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, author of The Crucial Years: Early Interventions in Education and Childcare, to unpack why puberty today looks so different for our kids
Dr. Becky, 07/01/2025
00:36:50
In this special episode, we’re sharing a recent conversation from More Happier with Gretchen Rubin, where Dr. Becky joined Gretchen Rubin and comedian Samantha Bee for a heartfelt Parenting Roundtable.Together, they explore the most helpful lessons they’ve learned as parents, the toughest challenges
Dr. Becky, 06/24/2025
00:40:28
In this special episode, Dr. Becky shares a powerful live conversation from the Future of Fatherhood Summit, moderated by Maggie McGrath, editor of Forbes Women. Titled “Raising Boys and Ourselves,” the session explores the evolving landscape of modern fatherhood.Dr. Becky dives deep into the roots
Dr. Becky, 06/17/2025
00:22:54
Gender roles are shifting—and as they do, the needs of boys and men are changing too, impacting how we raise boys and understand modern fatherhood. In this conversation, Dr. Becky and Richard Reeves explore how evolving expectations around masculinity and fatherhood are leaving many boys and dads wi
Dr. Becky, 06/10/2025
00:34:09
It’s 10:00 AM. One kid’s crying over a melted popsicle, another is shouting about the remote, and you’re already wondering if it’s too soon for a second coffee. Sound familiar?In this episode, Dr. Becky dives into the chaotic, sticky, emotionally charged season that is summer parenting—and why it of
Dr. Becky, 06/03/2025
00:28:20
In this episode of Good Inside, Dr. Becky talks with bestselling author and mental health expert Dr. John Delony about the utility trap — the pressure many men feel to always be useful, fix problems, and provide solutions, often at the expense of emotional connection. John shares his own experiences
Dr. Becky, 05/27/2025
00:35:56
"My kid is nothing like me."It’s a thought many parents have—but rarely say out loud. We all carry quiet expectations that our kids will reflect us in some way: our values, our temperament, maybe even our path.So what happens when they don’t?Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Andrew Solomon, author of Far
Dr. Becky, 05/20/2025
00:30:44
What happens when motherhood collides with disappointment, longing, and the parts of ourselves we thought we had to bury? In this raw and resonant conversation, Dr. Becky sits down with The Push and The Whispers author Ashley Audrain to explore the complicated terrain of identity, self-trust, and th
Dr. Becky, 05/13/2025
00:31:20