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Good Inside

A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be

“Dr. Becky” as she is called by followers of her work prioritizes connection with kids over correcting their behaviors. For parents struggling with the load of caregiving day in and day out, this updated model of parenting refocuses on raising little humans. The Ford Family Foundation staff who read this book recommend it because it starts from the premise that most people, especially children, are good inside — even if their behavior does not match in the moment. Read this for a fresh, non-judgmental view of parenting and life advice.

Good Inside includes a troubleshooting guide for specific scenarios like sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, tantrums and more.

Author: Dr. Becky Kennedy
Year of Publishing: 2022
Number of Pages: 336

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Reviews

  1. julieethompson (verified owner)

    LOVE IT! SO good! so many good little tid bits. easy to read

  2. stormiautumn (verified owner)

    What a great resource for families with children. Great read.

  3. sarahineugene (verified owner)

    Dr. Becky Kennedy has created a resource I’ll return to often as a parent, educator and group facilitator. I love the practicality and bite sized approach to this book, and find her wisdom to be practical, encouraging and hope bringing.

  4. Jenny Nunn (verified owner)

    Such a light, fun and encouraging read! So many pieces of good advice for parents raising children! I am looking forward to sharing this book with friends.

  5. All the books (verified owner)

    I really like the philosophy and I think it helped to widen my perspective on clients.

  6. Erin Mullaney (verified owner)

    The original “gentle parenting” coach

  7. Stacy Armstrong (verified owner)

    I’m so excited to add this title to our parent/caregiver resource library. Thank you for making this possible for our non-profit preschool community!

  8. Nicole Owens (verified owner)

    We loved this author. Such great resources..

  9. Lindsay (verified owner)

    Great book.

  10. Sonja Daniels (verified owner)

    Great book

  11. Amanda Beeks (verified owner)

    This book is very good! I have shared with my clients and they have gotten alot out of it.

  12. Heather Gomez (verified owner)

    This book is a must read and a must re-read as well. The ideas and strategies set us up to maintain the self-esteem of our children and for the parents to see them in a different light as well. Everyone deserves to feel good inside.

  13. cdorrah (verified owner)

    I love Dr. Becky! Information is kind and accessible and encouraging. Thank you!

  14. Chels (verified owner)

    Excellent!

  15. cduarte (verified owner)

    Easy to understand concepts, great book all around!

  16. Shumate2240 (verified owner)

    I follow Dr. Becky on Instagram and was thrilled to read her book. My husband and I read and discussed it together. It has transformed our parenting. How we view our children and how we work together as a parenting team has improved so much. We are grateful for the gift of this book. I feel more regulated every day and inspired to hold firm and loving boundaries with my challenging little ones and their behaviors.

  17. Stephanie.annsummers.davis (verified owner)

    I’m so excited to read this book. I’m hoping the insights I gain will help me be a better parent and heal parts of my inner child.

  18. Carlee Davis (verified owner)

    Very helpful

  19. Jay Thompson (verified owner)

    Love this book. It has a permanent spot on my bookshelf so I can read it as my child grows, I have noticed a positive change in how I parent and our relationship since reading and enacting the tips in this book.

  20. ashleyjohnsonbend (verified owner)

    Such a powerful message

  21. Kyramo (verified owner)

    Great resource, easy read.

  22. terriks (verified owner)

    So forgiving and practical. Makes sense of the whys. Also shines light on my own childhood experiences

  23. Delilah Garza (verified owner)

    Amazing book! will recommend and continue to reference throughout my career!

  24. Doug Sannes (verified owner)

    I love the premise this book takes: kids are basically good inside, even if their behaviors don’t match it. I also believe people (including kids) do the best that they can with the tools they have. Highly recommend.

  25. AmandaAdams (verified owner)

    The author’s perspective aligns with my belief that there are no bad kids, just bad behaviors resulting from ineffective parenting. I love how she addresses real behaviors and situatinos by outlining real strategies to utilize.

  26. Andrew Christianson (verified owner)

    I was really excited to see this book with how famous it seems Dr. Becky is getting, and her book definitely hit the mark.

  27. jerrico (verified owner)

    We love Dr. Becky!!!!!

  28. Nicole Dykeman (verified owner)

    I really enjoyed this book and I felt like it had a lot of really great points that helped gain perspective

  29. Jordan Snyder (verified owner)

    Such a good resource for raising children! We love this book!

  30. millspjo (verified owner)

    Good book, good approach, easy to read, and should be referenced regularly.

  31. Casey Kissell (verified owner)

    Highly recommend Dr. Becky’s book, podcast, and anything I can get my hands on. She’s transparent, realistic, and puts things in a way that I can internalize and apply.

  32. Adam Wasniewski (verified owner)

    Wonderful!

  33. Sara Glozer (verified owner)

    I love Dr. Becky! I use so many of these tools with my deeply feeling kid.

  34. Sarah Bright (verified owner)

    Wonderful read

  35. Heather Young (verified owner)

    I wish that I had had this book when my own children were little, but I will use it with the families I work with! Already shared with a colleague who was struggling wither her son’s behavior (and he was struggling too); reminding her that they were BOTH good inside, even when frustrated, angry, or acting in ways they wished they weren’t.

  36. SMohler (verified owner)

    My husband and I greatly enjoyed this book!

  37. Kristen Drechsler (verified owner)

    Still reading this book. Has interesting ideas and concepts. Helpful ideas. Enjoying it so far.

  38. Cece Martin (verified owner)

    A great resource! This book is truly amazing and even a few changes to my parenting from this has already had a great
    Impact.

  39. JC (verified owner)

    So many great ideas.

  40. Katharine Butler (verified owner)

    Amazing and new perspectives, that leaves you feeling positive and enthusiastic to try new parenting methods in your home.

  41. Vanessa (verified owner)

    Dr. Becky Kennedy’s Good Inside offers a compassionate, practical guide for parenting with empathy and connection. Rooted in the belief that both parents and children are inherently “good inside,” the book provides tools to address challenging behaviors while fostering emotional growth for the whole family.

    With relatable examples and actionable advice, Dr. Kennedy emphasizes understanding over punishment, helping parents navigate struggles with confidence. Accessible and nonjudgmental, this is a must-read for building stronger, more empathetic relationships at home.

  42. Rene Hendricks (verified owner)

    Popular with scholars and may be shortened to be more acccessible for differing abilities

  43. Tristan Vidales (verified owner)

    Great book

  44. jackjackh6 (verified owner)

    Loved it! So helpful.

  45. jackjackh6 (verified owner)

    So helpful and educational! Highly recommend.

  46. madelinefulkerson (verified owner)

    This book is phenomenal!

  47. Jess_Note (verified owner)

    This book offers real life tools that anyone can pick up and use. If you have children or work with children you should read this book!

  48. Keegan Gardner (verified owner)

    This book was so insightful and practical! I have been mentioning it to many people in order to explain children’s behavior and how to best help them with their big feelings. I highly recommend this book for parents!

  49. JGodden (verified owner)

    I have enjoyed starting to read this book. It has helped me calm my thoughts and be more patient and understanding.

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