How Do I Handle Being Rejected by My Child?

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

May 6, 2022

Duration

31m

Channel

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Watch on YouTube

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

When your child says things like "I only love mommy" or "Go away, I want daddy to give me a bath!", it's easy to feel like you're doing something wrong. Remember this: Your child's rejection is not a barometer of your parenting. In these moments, there's nothing wrong with the in-favor parent, the out-of-favor parent, or the child. In fact, your child's rejection is a sign that they feel safe enough in your presence to even express their displeasure. In this week's episode, Dr. Becky hears from three parents who are struggling with phases of parental preference. She gently reminds each parent of their goodness and provides actionable strategies to manage these tricky and often triggering moments. Join Good Inside Membership: http://www.goodinside.com Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Want More? Check these out: Parenting Is Exhausting - https://youtu.be/uH8-xQs7uH0 When Your Kid Is Rejected - https://youtu.be/dCLTSquTwDU Why Won't My Kids Listen To Anything I Say? - https://youtu.be/Rb7FSL1y3Oo Deeply Feeling Kids Need a Different Approach - https://youtu.be/WQNM5EyDtKE Motherhood Doesn’t Have to Be Martyrdom - https://youtu.be/ywJMtRHzqFY

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dr. Becky

  host

  Clinical psychologist and parenting expert; host of the Good Inside show/platform.

• Unnamed Parent 1

  guest

  Parent caller (Jennifer from Phoenix) seeking advice about a toddler rejecting her often-away physician father.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, featuring Dr. Becky and Unnamed Parent 1, How Do I Handle Being Rejected by My Child? explores Managing parental preference and rejection with grounding, connection, and playfulness Parental preference is a normal developmental phase that can feel brutal for both the preferred and rejected parent, and it often strains couple dynamics as well.

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