Becky Kennedy: The single most important parenting strategy | TED Talk

Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus of your fury is your own child. Clinical psychologist and renowned parenting whisperer Becky Kennedy is here to help. Not only does she have practical advice to help parents manage the guilt and shame of their not-so-great moments but she also models the types of conversations you can have to be a better parent. (Hint: this works in all other relationships too.) Bottom line? It's never too late to reconnect.

En bref

Ajouté le

8 mars 2026

Public

parent

Niveaux scolaires

Maternelle–12e année (Terminale)

Type de page

Video

Mots-clés

TED talks psychology relationships communication parenting personal growth mental health

Introduction

Parenting Strategy: Repairing After Conflict

  • Speaker: Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and parenting expert.
  • Core Concept: The importance of "repairing" the relationship with your child after losing your temper or having a "not-so-great" parenting moment.
  • Key Takeaways:
    • It is normal for parents to lose their temper, but managing the resulting guilt and shame is essential.
    • Parents can learn specific conversational models to reconnect with their children after conflict.
    • The strategies discussed are applicable to all human relationships, not just parenting.
    • It is never too late to initiate a repair and strengthen a connection.
  • Context: Presented at TED2023 (April 2023).

Avis de la communauté

Pas encore d’avis publiés. Soyez le premier à partager votre expérience.