My Number One Job as a Parent Is Not to Make You Happy
3/10/202633 min
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.
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First 90 secondsBecky Kennedy· Host0:00
I've been traveling a lot lately for my book tour, which means airports, rental cars, doing bedtime over FaceTime, and having some of the most meaningful conversations with parents. And every time I'm on a trip like this, I think about how much coordination it takes to step away from everyday life, even just for a couple of days. I know for so many families when you do travel for work or for fun, it can feel good to know your home isn't sitting empty while you're gone. Because while you're away, you could be hosting your home on Airbnb and earning some extra income to put toward future travel. Okay, Becky, that sounds great, but I cannot take on one more thing. I get it, truly, and that's exactly where Airbnb's Cohost Network comes in. You can hire a vetted local cohost to take care of the hosting for you. A cohost can create your listing, manage reservations, message guests, and even provide design and styling. It just makes everything feel a little more manageable. If you've ever considered hosting but you need a little help, find a cohost at airbnb.com/host. [gentle music] Over and over, I hear the same thing from parents. "Dr. Becky, I can't say no to my kid, and I know part of my role is to say no to my kid or set boundaries for my kid, and I know it's not good for my kid to, like, be happy all the time, but whatever I know in my brain does not come