Dr. Becky Kennedy: The 5 Parenting Mistakes You Never Want To Make

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably wrestled with the question: am I really cut out for this?

The fear of being the one who “messes your kid up” can feel overwhelming. In desperation, you search online, scroll through endless videos and land on posts stamped with the words evidence-based. It reassures you — until you realize most of that advice is built on the wrong goal.

Because a child who behaves on the outside but feels unseen and unsafe on the inside is not a success story.

And today’s parents face challenges no generation has before: a high cost of living, limited support networks, and an online world that threatens your child’s very sense of self. Parenting has never been harder.

That’s why we turned to Dr. Becky Kennedy. 

Ivy League–trained, with years of private practice, she has become the preeminent voice on parenting today. For millions of parents, her work has been a lifeline — translating the science of child development into language that feels both practical and deeply human.

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Am I Cut Out To Parent? 8:05 - Parenting Is Re-Raising Ourselves 14:31 - The Problem With “Evidence-Based” Parenting 27:00 - Understanding A Child’s Brain 43:17 - You Don’t Want Your Kids To Be Happy 54:11 - Setting Boundaries With Your Kid 1:06:52 - The Primary Role of a Parent 1:24:49 - Should You Always Put Your Kids Needs First? 1:45:11 - The Dangers of Devices & Social Media

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