Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be

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Good Inside by Becky Kennedy is a self-help parenting book that promotes an approach based on the principle that everyone is inherently good. The book is divided into two parts: the first outlines ten parenting principles rooted in attachment theory and internal family systems, emphasizing connection, empathy, and resilience; the second offers strategies to address specific parenting challenges by fostering connection and understanding underlying emotional needs. Topics include emotional and aggressive tantrums, sibling rivalry, rudeness, fears, anxiety, and sleep issues, among others.