61 pages • 2 hours read
Becky KennedyGood Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
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.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Good Inside by Becky Kennedy has garnered acclaim for its compassionate and practical parenting advice, blending psychological insight with real-life examples. Readers appreciate its empathetic approach and actionable strategies. Some feel it can be repetitive, but overall, it offers valuable perspectives on nurturing children's emotional health.
Who Should Read Good Inside?
Readers who appreciate The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson or How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish will enjoy Good Inside by Becky Kennedy. This book appeals to parents seeking compassionate, practical advice for raising emotionally intelligent children.