Skip to content
Good Inside with Dr. BeckyGood Inside with Dr. Becky

How to Raise Emotionally Mature Kids | Dr. Lindsay Gibson & Dr. Becky

Why Your Kid’s Behavior Feels So Big 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?* Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible: - Ergobaby: https://ergobaby.com/en-us: Use the code DRBECKY20 for 20% off for support at every stage - LMNT: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_medium=sponsor&utm_source=goodinside&utm_campaign=agwp&utm_content=&utm_term=&rfsn_cn=EXCLUSIVE+GIFT+FOR+Dr.+Becky%27s+COMMUNITY: Get a free 8-count sample pack with your purchase at LMNT.com/goodinside](https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_medium=sponsor&utm_source=goodinside&utm_campaign=agwp&utm_content=&utm_term=&rfsn_cn=EXCLUSIVE+GIFT+FOR+Dr.+Becky%27s+COMMUNITY - Knix: https://knixteen.com/: Use the code GOODINSIDE for 15% off period underwear - Oso & Me: https://www.osoandme.com/ Use the code OSOGOOD15 for 15% off clothes newborn through age ten

Dr. Lindsay C. Gibsonguest
May 19, 202627mWatch on YouTube ↗

Episode Details

EPISODE INFO

Released
May 19, 2026
Duration
27m
Channel
Good Inside with Dr. Becky
Watch on YouTube
▶ Open ↗

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Why Your Kid’s Behavior Feels So Big 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?* Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible:

SPEAKERS

  • Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson

    guest

    Clinical psychologist known for her work on emotional immaturity and adult children of emotionally immature parents.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, featuring Dr. Becky and Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, How to Raise Emotionally Mature Kids | Dr. Lindsay Gibson & Dr. Becky explores turn kids’ misbehavior into insight: build emotional maturity daily together Emotional maturity is less about being perpetually calm and more about self-reflection, flexibility, and the ability to ask, “Am I making this worse?” in everyday moments.

RELATED EPISODES

When Depression Doesn't Look Like Depression | Dr. Becky and Dr. Chris Choukalas

When Depression Doesn't Look Like Depression | Dr. Becky and Dr. Chris Choukalas

Walking on Eggshells With Your ADHD Tween? Here’s What May Be Happening Underneath

Walking on Eggshells With Your ADHD Tween? Here’s What May Be Happening Underneath

AI, Kids, and the Skills We Can’t Afford to Lose

AI, Kids, and the Skills We Can’t Afford to Lose

How to Set a Curfew — Brought To You by Life360

How to Set a Curfew — Brought To You by Life360

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Talking About Peer Pressure with Your Teen — Brought To You by Life360

Talking About Peer Pressure with Your Teen — Brought To You by Life360

Get more out of YouTube videos.

High quality summaries for YouTube videos. Accurate transcripts to search & find moments. Powered by ChatGPT & Claude AI.