Good Inside

Good Inside redefines parenting as a relationship rooted in empathy rather than authority. Kennedy teaches that children behave best not when they’re controlled, but when they feel seen, understood, and loved. By believing in their child’s inherent goodness—even during defiance, tantrums, or tears—parents create a safe emotional environment where growth can happen naturally. Her approach turns moments of conflict into opportunities for connection, teaching children that their worth never depends on perfection.

Ultimately, Good Inside is not just about raising children—it’s about healing generations. Kennedy reminds parents that they too are good inside, even when they lose patience or make mistakes. Repairing with honesty and compassion models emotional maturity and self-forgiveness, giving both parent and child the freedom to grow together. This shift—from control to connection, from shame to safety—transforms family life into a relationship built on love, trust, and resilience.

Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, parenting educator, and founder of the Good Inside platform. Known as “Dr. Becky” to her millions of followers, she has become a trusted voice in modern parenting for her warm, evidence-based guidance. Drawing on her expertise in attachment theory and emotional regulation, she helps parents build strong, connected relationships while breaking generational cycles of shame and fear. Her mission is to help families grow through compassion, connection, and repair—one relationship at a time.