The Cost of Compliance for Our Kids
We often think of “good” kids as those who listen and follow rules, but what if constant compliance comes with a long-term cost? Dr. Becky talks with Dr. Sunita Sah, author of Defy: The Power of No in...
11 Nov 202536min
Can We Really “Have it All”?
Modern parents are stretched to the limit: careers, childcare, and expectations keep growing, but the day is still only 24 hours long. In this episode, Dr. Becky and economist Dr. Corinne Low unpack t...
4 Nov 202540min
Let’s Talk About Sex
There’s no “right” time for the sex talk. Just ask Dr. Becky - who ended up explaining condoms to her 5-year-old on a crowded New York City subway. Of course, it’s normal for these conversions to feel...
28 Okt 202529min
Let’s Talk Bullying With Dr. Sheryl Ziegler
Few things feel more triggering than hearing that your kid is being teased or left out. If your first instinct is to “fix” the situation - text the teacher, call a parent, march up to school - you’re ...
21 Okt 202537min
"I Quit!”: The Hidden Cost of Convenience for Our Kids
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 toda...
14 Okt 202539min
When Our Nervous Systems Hijack Our Parenting
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. Sh...
7 Okt 202521min
Can’t They Just Get Along?! Let’s Talk Siblings
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 pro...
30 Sep 202525min
Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” and Lauren Sorrentino on Sobriety and Parenthood
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...
23 Sep 202550min
