Why Your Kid’s Behavior Feels So Big
5/19/202628 min
Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson has helped millions of readers understand the lasting impact of emotionally immature parents. In this conversation, she joins Dr. Becky to explore the other side of the equation: how we raise emotionally mature kids.
They discuss why kids’ behavior can feel so activating, the difference between emotions being a “master” versus an “advisor,” why emotional maturity has nothing to do with perfection, and how connection is built in tiny everyday moments—not just the hard ones.
This episode is for every parent who’s ever thought: Why did I react so strongly to that?
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First 90 secondsBecky Kennedy· Host0:00
Does this sound familiar? Your baby wants to be held, needs to be held, and you need to do 10 different things at once. You're holding your baby while also trying to make coffee, get breakfast ready for your older kid, answer emails, and all those small and big tasks to make up your day. And what I see with so many parents is that when you can stay close to your baby and have your hands free, everything feels a little more manageable. That's why I recommend Ergobaby carriers. Babywearing has so many benefits. Babies tend to feel more settled when they're close to you, and that closeness can make a difference for parents, too. But here's the key. You only get those benefits if your carrier actually works for your body. Otherwise, your back hurts and you're taking off your carrier after five minutes. It's why I'm a big fan of Ergobaby. Ergobaby carriers are designed to be truly ergonomic and newborn ready, so you can use them comfortably from the very beginning. They have patented design that supports the parent by distributing the weight evenly for a lighter, more comfortable carry. And they have options for every stage, which is why so many parents keep using them as their baby grows and grows. If you think that kind of support will make your day-to-day that much easier, use code DrBecky20, D-R-B-E-C-K-Y-20, for 20% off site wide at ergobaby.com. You know that moment as a parent when your kid does something objectively minor but super annoying, like asks you the same question for the fifth time, or they spill something right after you poured it again, and you have a reaction and you