When Only One Parent Will Do

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

April 4, 2023

Duration

30m

Channel

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Watch on YouTube

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Rejection is something we get a lot of practice in. And yet, rejection from our own kid isn't something as a parent that we're ready for. And it cuts deep. This week, Dr. Becky hears from a mom who feels she's doing something wrong when her kids prefer their father. Join Good Inside Membership: http://bit.ly/3M1a6zo 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. Today’s episode is brought to you by Little Spoon: Little Spoon gives parents the freedom to choose how they spend their time, without sacrificing quality food. It’s easy: just pop your kid’s Little Spoon in the fridge or freezer, and use the meals when you’re ready. Little Spoon will take care of fresh, nutritionally balanced recipes - from organic stages 1-6 purees, to transition-to-table food meals, + big kid Plates your little will love. Think: hidden-veggie mac + cheese, chicken nuggets, and even adventurous eats like potstickers and gnocchi. Get 50% OFF your first order at littlespoon.com when you use the code GOODINSIDE at checkout.

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dr. Becky Kennedy

  host

  Clinical psychologist and founder/host of the Good Inside parenting platform and podcast.

• Unnamed Mom

  guest

  Caller and mother seeking advice about her children strongly preferring their dad over her.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, featuring Dr. Becky Kennedy and Unnamed Mom, When Only One Parent Will Do explores handling kids’ parent preferences without spiraling into self-doubt and shame A mother of two describes recurring moments—bedtime, school drop-off, post-activities—when her kids insist on Dad, which she experiences as painful and embarrassing rejection.

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