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You're listening to Life Kit from NPR. Hey everybody, it's Mary L.

Today's episode is about parenting.

And I'll start by saying this.

We know in general, parents want to do right by their kids

to help them develop and grow into resilient confident adults.

But that can be easier said than done.

Clinical psychologist Becky Kennedy or Dr Becky to her, knows a thing or two about this.

Like a lot of people, she's heard all the parenting guidance that includes consequences

and timeouts where kids are sent away when they do something wrong. And when she herself was giving that

kind of advice to her patients in private practice, she realized that this idea of

disconnecting with kids when they're struggling. It felt off to her.

I actually don't think timeouts are effective for anyone.

I think leading with connection isn't soft, okay?

It's simply effective.

Connection. Connecting with your kids first, nurturing that connection, and repairing connection

when needed.

On this episode of Life Kit, journalist Elise Hugh is going to chat with Becky Kennedy about

her parenting philosophy and how it can lead to real change.

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