Good Inside

By Becky Kennedy, PhD

Good Inside offers a parenting approach built around the idea that children are fundamentally good, even when their behavior is challenging. Rather than focusing solely on correcting behavior, Dr. Becky Kennedy encourages parents to understand what may be happening underneath it while maintaining clear, confident boundaries and a strong parent-child connection.

The book combines broader parenting principles with practical strategies for everyday challenges, including tantrums, sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, emotional regulation, and repairing after difficult moments. It also encourages parents to examine their own reactions and experiences so they can approach parenting with greater confidence, compassion, and resilience.