In this episode, Dr. Sheryl introduces a rare conversation between Dr. Becky and the late Gloria Steinem, recorded just weeks before Steinem’s death, on why raising sons to be more like our daughters matters for the kids growing up today.
In this episode, Dr. Becky talks with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss about why kids saying no is a sign of a healthy nervous system, not defiance, and the negotiation tools – from mirroring to asking “what” instead of “why” – that help parents get real cooperation instead of a power struggle.
In this episode, Dr. Sheryl talks with psychologist Dr. Marisa Franco, author of Worth, about the difference between self-esteem and self-worth – and why kids don’t need fixing, they need witnessing.
In this episode, Dr. Becky sits down with Misty Copeland to talk about growing up in poverty and instability, finding safety and confidence through ballet, and raising her son with the stability she never had.
In this episode, Dr. Sheryl talks with play therapist and author Dr. Kim Van Dusen about how putting play first – through gamified chores, code-word emojis, and shared music – helps tweens actually cooperate.