My Number One Job as a Parent Is Not to Make You Happy
About this episode
Dr. Becky discusses the importance of setting boundaries with children and validating their feelings when parents say no.
Everyone in a family has a job. As parents, it’s our job to hold boundaries with our kids. It’s also our job to validate their feelings. And boy do they have feelings when we say no. On today’s episode, Dr. Becky explores the reasons behind why so many parents struggle with saying no to their kids and provides some new strategies you can start using in your house today.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Becky
Topics covered
- parenting
- boundaries
- emotional validation
- child development
- family dynamics
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