The Power of Letting Kids Struggle

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

October 3, 2023

Duration

47m

Channel

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Watch on YouTube

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr. Becky sits down with Reese Witherspoon to discuss her newest children's book Busy Betty and the Circus Surprise, and the power of letting kids struggle, resilience, creativity, and the true definition of confidence. Order Reese Witherspoon's book: https://bit.ly/3t8gX2s Join Good Inside Membership: https://bit.ly/3t1kEXG Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Order Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books. For a full transcript of the episode, go to goodinside.com/podcast To listen to Dr. Becky's TED Talk on repair visit https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategy Today’s episode is brought to you by SEED: When kids are in a picky eating stage, one of the things that goes out the window is fiber - which is really important for regular bowel movements and the gut microbiome. 95% of children and adults in the U.S. don’t reach their daily recommended fiber intake. And it can be especially tricky to get enough fiber into the diets of picky eaters. With one serving of Seed’s PDS-08, your child is getting a third of their recommended daily fiber intake. You can just pour the pre-portioned sachets of naturally sweet powder into yogurt, a smoothie, milk — or whatever works for your family. Everyone wins: you don’t feel as stressed and your child gets all the benefits of a healthy gut — and, to be honest, more regular, easier poops! Use code GOODINSIDE for 20% off your first month of Seed's PDS-08 Daily Synbiotic + Free Shipping.

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dr. Becky Kennedy

  host

  Clinical psychologist and founder/host of Good Inside, focused on evidence-based parenting guidance.

• Reese Witherspoon

  guest

  Actor and producer, also author of the children’s book series “Busy Betty.”

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, featuring Dr. Becky Kennedy and Reese Witherspoon, The Power of Letting Kids Struggle explores Why letting kids struggle builds resilience, creativity, and real confidence Reese Witherspoon argues that parents increasingly over-rescue kids, but discomfort and failure are essential teachers that build resilience and responsibility.

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