Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price join Dr. Becky to talk kids and tech: why phones are “slot machines in our pockets,” why screen struggles aren’t a willpower problem, and the small shifts that help kids (and adults) get their attention back, build more independence, and find more real-world fun.

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What if the leadership skills you need at work are the same ones your kids need at home? Dr. Becky and Simon Sinek unpack how to help kids (and teams) feel seen - with one shift that changes everything: “Tell me more.” Plus, how feedback and repair can build trust instead of breaking it.

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Your kid whines, “I’m so bored!” and suddenly you feel like you have to fix it. Dr. Becky and independent play expert Lizzie Assa reframe boredom as a good thing, show parents how to step out of the entertainer role, and share a few doable ways to build independence, creativity, and resilience.

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Screens are a big part of family life, but many parents feel how easily they can get in the way of real connection. The Reset, a national movement from Outward Bound USA, invites families to unplug for 24 hours on Saturday, January 24th and reconnect in whatever way works for them. Learn more and sign the pledge at the-reset.org.

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Dr. Becky and Charles Duhigg unpack habit science, why clarity creates hope, and how small shifts (better cues, named rewards, and repair over punishment) can lower tension and build connection at home - with your partner, your kids, and yourself. This episode is for anyone who wants to communicate more clearly and make change finally stick.

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Real change doesn’t come from big resolutions—it comes from small steps and steady support. Get 20% off a Good Inside membership through January 12th and start the year feeling more confident and connected at GoodInside.com.

Screens are a big part of family life, but many parents feel how easily they can get in the way of real connection. The Reset, a national movement from Outward Bound USA, invites families to unplug for 24 hours on Saturday, January 24th and reconnect—learn more and sign the pledge at the-reset.org.

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In hard seasons, it’s easy to believe “I’ll feel this way forever.” Dr. Becky and cognitive scientist Maya Shankar explore the moments that upend us, the anxiety of not knowing what comes next, and why we underestimate our ability to adapt. Together, they discuss how reconnecting to what matters most can bring steadiness during uncertainty.

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Help your kids explore their creativity with Project Aqua, a free iPhone and iPad app from Adobe. Aqua’s playful activities teach real creative skills—like storytelling, color, and composition—all in a safe, ad-free space made just for kids. Download Project Aqua and watch your child’s imagination come alive.

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Traveling with kids can make a vacation feel… not so much like a vacation. In this revisit of one of our favorite holiday episodes, Dr. Becky talks through how to handle sleeping in new places, airplane meltdowns, and backseat showdowns, so you can feel a little more prepared heading into holiday travel.

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Thank you to our sponsor, Airbnb — because during the holidays, it’s nice to love your family and have your own space. Find your getaway or host your home at airbnb.com/host.

Help your kids explore their creativity with Project Aqua, a free iPhone and iPad app from Adobe. Aqua’s playful activities teach real creative skills—like storytelling, color, and composition—all in a safe, ad-free space made just for kids. Download Project Aqua and watch your child’s imagination come alive.

Headed out for the holidays? Netflix has free, educational games your kids will love—like PAW Patrol Academy, Barbie Color Creations, and LEGO DUPLO World—all fully unlocked with your membership and perfect for travel days, no WiFi required. Find more at netflixfamily.com/traveltips

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ADHD isn’t about deficits; it’s about difference. Dr. Becky talks with Kim and Penn Holderness about emotional intensity, Deeply Feeling Kids, and why connection matters more than correction. They explore reframing ADHD through strengths, supporting kids’ regulation, and finding environments where they thrive.

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Headed out for the holidays? Netflix has free, educational games your kids will love—like PAW Patrol Academy, Barbie Color Creations, and LEGO DUPLO World—all fully unlocked with your membership and perfect for travel days, no WiFi required. Find more at netflixfamily.com/traveltips

Thank you to our sponsor Skylight. Head to Skylight.com/BECKY for $30 off their 15-inch calendars. This offer expires December 31st of this year.

This season, Good Inside is partnering with Welcome Baby, a nonprofit that provides essential supplies to new parents in need. From December 18th–22nd, 10% of every new membership will help fund Welcome Baby packages—giving parents the support they need during those first, beautiful, overwhelming weeks. Learn more at GoodInside.com.

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Dr. Becky talks with grief expert David Kessler about helping kids through loss, why children blame themselves, and how honesty and connection make grief survivable - for them and for us.

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Thank you to our sponsor Zelle. When it counts, send money with Zelle.

Thank you to our sponsor, Airbnb — because during the holidays, it’s nice to love your family and have your own space. Find your getaway or host your home at airbnb.com/host.

Help your kids explore their creativity with Project Aqua, a free iPhone and iPad app from Adobe. Aqua’s playful activities teach real creative skills—like storytelling, color, and composition—all in a safe, ad-free space made just for kids. Download Project Aqua and watch your child’s imagination come alive.

Headed out for the holidays? Netflix has free, educational games your kids will love—like PAW Patrol Academy, Barbie Color Creations, and LEGO DUPLO World—all fully unlocked with your membership and perfect for travel days, no WiFi required. Find more at netflixfamily.com/traveltips

Thank you to our sponsor Sony. Get $700 off the Sony Alpha 7 IV camera at electronics.sony.com.

Feeling the holiday overload? Join Dr. Becky for a live Q&A, How Not to Lose It Over the Holidays, on December 15th at 11:30 AM ET, where she’ll share tools to help you stay sturdy through the chaos. Included with your Good Inside membership—join and save your spot at GoodInside.com.

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Dr. Becky talks with Joe Gonzales, founder of Brooklyn Stroll Club, about how searching for connection with other dads sparked an NYC movement. He shares how fatherhood is “re-raising parts of yourself,” why vulnerability is contagious, and what it means to play the long game in modern parenting.

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Thank you to our sponsor, Airbnb — because during the holidays, it’s nice to love your family and have your own space. Find your getaway or host your home at airbnb.com/host.

Thank you to our sponsor Skylight. Head to Skylight.com/BECKY for $30 off their 15-inch calendars. This offer expires December 31st of this year.

Thank you to our sponsor Hot Wheels. Check out our full series with Hot Wheels at hotwheels.com/challengeaccepted.

Thank you to our sponsor Sony. Get $700 off the Sony Alpha 7 IV camera at electronics.sony.com.

This season, Good Inside is partnering with Welcome Baby, a nonprofit that provides essential supplies to new parents in need. From December 18th–22nd, 10% of every new membership will help fund Welcome Baby packages—giving parents the support they need during those first, beautiful, overwhelming weeks. Learn more at GoodInside.com.

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Leslie Odom Jr. (also known as Hamilton’s Aaron Burr) and Nicolette Robinson join Dr. Becky to talk childhood wounds, breaking cycles, raising spirited kids, and navigating success while staying close in marriage. They share honest stories about repair, self-preservation, growth, and creating a legacy of kindness for their kids.

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Thank you to our sponsor Hot Wheels. Check out our full series with Hot Wheels at hotwheels.com/challengeaccepted.

Thank you to our sponsor, Airbnb — because during the holidays, it’s nice to love your family and have your own space. Find your getaway or host your home at airbnb.com/host.

Thank you to our sponsor Skylight. Head to Skylight.com/BECKY for $30 off their 15-inch calendars. This offer expires December 31st of this year.

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Ever wonder if your kid’s being… a little entitled? You’re not alone — and this live Q&A is for you. Join me for “How Not to Raise an A$$hole” on December 1st at 11:30 AM ET, where we’ll dig into why kids act ungrateful and how to build real empathy that lasts.

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Parenting in the era of smartphones and AI is… a lot.

Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Jean Twenge, author of

Ten Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World

Together, they share 10 research-based rules to help parents set boundaries around phones, use parental controls effectively, create phone-free zones, and give kids real-world freedom that builds confidence and resilience.

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Thank you to our sponsor Hot Wheels. Check out our full series with Hot Wheels at hotwheels.com/challengeaccepted.

Thank you to our sponsor, Airbnb — because during the holidays, it’s nice to love your family and have your own space. Find your getaway or host your home at airbnb.com/host.

Thank you to our sponsor Zelle. When it counts, send money with Zelle.

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Ever feel like you love your kid but don’t really like them right now? Join Dr. Becky’s live workshop, “Why Is Everything a Battle?”, on Wednesday, November 19th, to learn why your “resilient rebel” acts the way they do—and get real strategies to make power struggles easier. Visit goodinside.com/defiance.

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