Posts tagged “Good Inside”

An illustrative vector scene shows an outdoor playground at dusk with soft, natural lighting. In the center, a young girl with twin pigtails wearing a purple dress is dramatically lying facedown on the wood chips, crying and throwing a tantrum. Standing right next to her is a concerned mother with dark curly hair, wearing a denim jacket, white top, and dark pants, looking down with a stressed and empathetic expression with her hands held out in a gesture of gentle helplessness. In the background, there is a wooden playground structure with climbing equipment and slides, set against a soft evening sky. The overall art style is warm, flat, and gentle with textured shading.
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You Can Say No and Still Say "I Get It": The Two Things Are True Approach

The park meltdown doesn't have to be a choice between caving and "stop crying." Dr. Becky Kennedy offers a third way.

An illustrative vector scene in a cozy, bright living room features an Asian mother with short dark hair sitting on a dark gray sofa, wearing a cream-colored knitted cardigan over a blue top. Next to her, a young daughter with twin pigtails wearing a purple dress sits on her lap, holding hands with her and looking up attentively. In the background, there is a light green wall decorated with abstract geometric art prints, a light wooden shelving unit filled with decorative ceramics and baskets, and a round woven rug on the wooden floor with a wooden rainbow toy and a small ball. The overall art style is warm, flat, and gentle with soft pastel tones.
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"He's Doing It on Purpose": Why Dr. Becky Kennedy Says to Look for the MGI Instead

"He's doing it on purpose" is the easiest story to believe. Dr. Becky Kennedy offers a better one, and it's usually more accurate.

An illustrative vector scene inside a cozy living room shows a Black mother sitting on a teal sofa, looking distressed. A young boy with an angry expression in a light blue sweater stands on the sofa, leaning forward aggressively with his hand extended, apparently having just thrown a wooden block that is shown mid-air near the mother's chest. A younger girl in a yellow sweater is partially hidden behind the mother, looking upset and tearful. On the left, there's a wooden bookshelf with books and potted plants. The wall behind them is cream-colored with three framed botanical prints. Scattered wooden blocks are on the floor. The overall style is flat, warm, and domestic, with visible textures.
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"A Good Kid Having a Hard Time": Dr. Becky Kennedy's Core Idea for Tough Behavior

Your kid threw a block at his sister. Dr. Becky Kennedy says the story you tell yourself next matters more than you think.

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