Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat

Be the Parent You Want to Be with Dr. Becky Kennedy

Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & Nat

Show Notes

In this repeat episode we sat down with parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy — clinical psychologist, mom of three, and the genius behind the “Good Inside” movement that’s changing how we think about raising kids. Dr. Becky has a gift for breaking down what’s really going on with our kids and turning it into simple, real-life strategies that actually work. Her book Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be helps parents move from second-guessing everything to leading with confidence and calm. Such a great listen! Follow @drbeckyatgoodinside for more parenting wisdom.

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