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

Becky Kennedy

4.51 AVERAGE

bookishbrittmckay's review

5.0

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

michaela_reads_books's review

5.0

challenging emotional informative medium-paced

thebookwormkatie's review against another edition

informative reflective

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I think there are lots of great tidbits to take from this one, but I can’t say I was obsessed with all things. I feel that way about most parenting books—they’re not always one size fits all! I’m still glad I read it so I have more tools in my toolbox. 

lvolk's review against another edition

5.0

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Pros: Practical advice that makes sense and feels good. Especially enjoyed the chapters towards the end that look at various difficulties with children and how to approach them with the suggested lens. I also enjoyed how she incorporated some self-care into the book.

Cons: Very little evidence to back it up. This isn't the accumulation of studies or evidence, it is one person's thoughts. She's very up front with that and I do think her approach 'makes sense'.

apharr24's review against another edition

4.25

inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

clrenollet's review against another edition

5.0

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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Loved this book! Completely changed my view of one of my kids and has definitely changed how I communicate with my kids. Time will tell if these tactics work in changing behavior for them but it has certainly made me a more empathetic parent. 

bmwood614's review

3.0

informative slow-paced

lproz001's review against another edition

4.5

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merinchristine's review

4.5

informative medium-paced

dbud's review against another edition

4.0

informative medium-paced