Table of Contents
Introduction ix
Part I Dr. Becky's Parenting Principles
Chapter 1 Good Inside 3
Chapter 2 Two Things Are True 13
Chapter 3 Know Your Job 27
Chapter 4 The Early Years Matter 39
Chapter 5 It's Not Too Late 51
Chapter 6 Resilience > Happiness 61
Chapter 7 Behavior Is a Window 71
Chapter 8 Reduce Shame, Increase Connection 85
Chapter 9 Tell the Truth 95
Chapter 10 Self-Care 105
Part II Building Connection and Addressing Behaviors
Chapter 11 Building Connection Capital 119
Chapter 12 Not Listening 141
Chapter 13 Emotional Tantrums 149
Chapter 14 Aggressive Tantrums (Hitting, Biting, Throwing) 157
Chapter 15 Sibling Rivalry 169
Chapter 16 Rudeness and Defiance 179
Chapter 17 Whining 187
Chapter 18 Lying 195
Chapter 19 Fears and Anxiety 203
Chapter 20 Hesitation and Shyness 211
Chapter 21 Frustration Intolerance 219
Chapter 22 Food and Eating Habits 227
Chapter 23 Consent 237
Chapter 24 Tears 245
Chapter 25 Building Confidence 251
Chapter 26 Perfectionism 259
Chapter 27 Separation Anxiety 267
Chapter 28 Sleep 275
Chapter 29 Kids Who Don't Like Talking About Feelings (Deeply Feeling Kids) 285
Conclusion 295
Acknowledgments 299
Index 305