Dr. Becky Kennedy’s groundbreaking approach to raising kids. Turning deep thoughts into actionable strategies you can use right away.
May 8, 2023 • 9 tweets • 1 min read
Ever wonder why kids lie to our face? Even when we clearly saw what they did? Well, understanding *attachment* is the key unlock here.
Attachment is an evolutionary mechanism that ensures a child's survival and security. Kids learn what keeps their parents close & what pushes them away.
Apr 28, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Why do we think punishing our kids will help them change? All we are doing is punishing kids for skills they don’t (yet) have - instead of teaching them the skills they were missing in the first place.
Let’s walk through this to illustrate the point …
Imagine watching your child in the pool with a swim instructor who yells “Go to your room! Come out when you can swim better!”
We’d never return to that swim teacher. How could a child change with this method?
We want coaches and instructors to teach… not blame and punish.
