How Do I Keep My Patience as a Parent and Not Lose It?

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

December 1, 2025

Duration

9m

Channel

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr. Becky Shares Parenting Advice on the Streets of NYC Who wants free parenting advice? 👋 I’m Dr. Becky, and today I’m taking to the streets of New York City to talk with real parents about the challenges we all face - big feelings, anxious teens, and the struggle to hold it all together. In this episode we cover: How to start potty training How to stay on the same page as your partner when it comes to parenting How to communicate with your toddler How to keep your calm and not lose it 📍Filmed in New York City, this episode brings parenting off the internet and into real life - because sometimes the best advice happens face-to-face. Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: / drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dr. Becky

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  Clinical psychologist and parenting expert; host of Good Inside with Dr. Becky.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, featuring Dr. Becky, How Do I Keep My Patience as a Parent and Not Lose It? explores parenting without losing it: process over outcomes, communicate early limits Potty training works best when parents focus on the learning process (body awareness) rather than pressuring for the outcome of peeing/pooping in the potty.

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