Dr. Becky Kennedy: The 5 Parenting Mistakes You Never Want To Make

Listen to this episode from Mighty Pursuit Podcast on Spotify. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably wrestled with the question: am I really cut out for this? The fear of being the one who “messes your kid up” can feel overwhelming. In desperation, you search online, scroll through endless videos and land on posts stamped with the words evidence-based. It reassures you — until you realize most of that advice is built on the wrong goal.Because a child who behaves on the outside but feels unseen and unsafe on the inside is not a success story.And today’s parents face challenges no generation has before: a high cost of living, limited support networks, and an online world that threatens your child’s very sense of self. Parenting has never been harder.That’s why we turned to Dr. Becky Kennedy. Ivy League–trained, with years of private practice, she has become the preeminent voice on parenting today. For millions of parents, her work has been a lifeline — translating the science of child development into language that feels both practical and deeply human.Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:36 - Am I Cut Out To Parent?8:05 - Parenting Is Re-Raising Ourselves14:31 - The Problem With “Evidence-Based” Parenting27:00 - Understanding A Child’s Brain43:17 - You Don’t Want Your Kids To Be Happy54:11 - Setting Boundaries With Your Kid1:06:52 - The Primary Role of a Parent1:24:49 - Should You Always Put Your Kids Needs First?1:45:11 - The Dangers of Devices & Social MediaDr. Becky Kennedy Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbeckyatgoodinsideBook: https://amzn.to/4pBUFySMighty Pursuit Links:Website: https://www.mightypursuit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightypursuit/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mightypursuit/X: https://x.com/MightyPursuitFor business inquiries: [email protected]