Dr. Becky Kennedy

Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist and the founder and CEO of Good Inside, an evidence-based parenting platform focused on child development, emotional intelligence, and positive parenting strategies. Kennedy has contributed to redefining approaches to raising children, with an emphasis on understanding children's emotional needs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and human development from Duke University and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Prior to establishing Good Inside, Kennedy worked as a clinical psychologist in private practice, supporting adults in building resilience and emotional regulation—skills she now helps parents foster in their children.

Kennedy initially trained in a behavior-first, reward-and-punishment model of parent coaching but shifted her approach after recognizing the limitations of these methods for both children and parents. Drawing on her expertise in attachment theory, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and internal family systems theory, she developed the Good Inside framework. Good Inside operates as a member-subscription service, providing parenting advice and resources to more than one million people worldwide. The platform emphasizes firm boundaries, trust, and respectful relationships within families.

Kennedy is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, "Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be." She has delivered a TED Talk on the power of repair in parent-child relationships and hosts the podcast "Good Inside with Dr. Becky," which has achieved top rankings on Apple Podcasts and iTunes. Her work covers topics such as sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, tantrums, and emotional resilience, offering actionable strategies for parents. Kennedy has also authored the children's picture book "That's My Truck! A Good Inside Story About Hitting," addressing common parenting challenges.

Kennedy's parenting advice reaches a global audience through social media, including Instagram, where she shares short videos with millions of followers. Good Inside serves members in more than 100 countries, and Kennedy is recognized as a leading voice in parenting, child psychology, and family mental health. She is known for translating complex psychological concepts into practical guidance for parents seeking to raise resilient and emotionally healthy children.