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Dr. Becky Is Helping Peppa Pig's Family Adjust to Their New Sibling
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Peppa Pig and her family are leaning on parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy to help ease the transition of welcoming a new baby into their home. With the arrival of Evie, Peppa and her brother, George, are dealing with a bunch of emotions while learning how to be supportive older siblings. 'Welcoming a new baby is a huge transition—especially for older siblings,' Dr. Kennedy tells Parents. 'To them, it can feel like their whole world just changed overnight. And when we only allow one kind of feeling—like excitement—we actually make it harder for them to process everything else they're feeling.' To help Peppa's family—and the many others entering this new chapter—Hasbro, which owns Peppa Pig, teamed up with the clinical psychologist and founder of Good Inside for a three-part video series on the Muddy Puddle Parenting YouTube channel. But this is just one part of Hasbro's parent-focused initiative. Here's everything families who love Peppa Pig can expect. Through Muddy Puddle Parenting, families will learn about fostering strong sibling bonds, building emotional resilience, and encouraging healthy family dynamics through interactions with Peppa Pig's family and Dr. Kennedy. 'Peppa has always focused on helping kids name their feelings and build confidence through everyday situations. This series extends support to caregivers, too,' says Kristin McKay, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Brands, Fashion & Preschool at Hasbro. 'With Muddy Puddle Parenting, we're tapping into familiar challenges like morning chaos or tricky goodbyes, and offering small, meaningful ways to connect through them. It's about helping parents feel more equipped and kids feel more understood.' In the first episode of Muddy Puddle Parenting (shown below), Mummy and Daddy Pig tell Dr. Kennedy, a mom of three, that Peppa Pig has been struggling to sleep since baby Evie arrived. Dr. Kennedy confirms it's totally normal for kids to exhibit sleep disruptions during family changes and offers advice. On top of the collaboration with Dr. Kennedy, there will also be a new short-form series titled Peppa Pig: Pep Talks, launching on YouTube. It will feature conversations between Peppa and other guests discussing family dynamics, big feelings, and everyday family challenges. Parents will also have access to download a free guide on how to navigate tantrums and ongoing parenting content designed to 'meet families where they are.' McKay hopes the content helps families feel seen and that Peppa can offer support through difficult moments, as well as being a source of entertainment. 'We've always believed that Peppa's world reflects real life, with a bit of cheeky humor that helps us remember not to take everything so seriously, and this series deepens that connection by offering parents meaningful ways to show up for their kids, even when things feel hard (or Muddy—Oink!),' says McKay. For Dr. Kennedy, collaborating with the widely popular Peppa Pig, which is available in over 180 territories, felt natural. 'My hope is that, especially during big transitions like welcoming a new sibling, we're helping parents feel more confident, more connected, and a little less alone,' says Dr. Kennedy. Dr. Kennedy shares that when a new baby enters a family, it's totally normal for siblings to feel a range of emotions, including excitement, nervousness, jealousy, or sadness. "It's a big adjustment, and kids often have conflicting feelings—like being happy one moment and feeling left out the next or feeling both at the same time," she says. These are emotions Peppa is trying to get through. In the first episode, Dr. Kennedy encourages Mummy and Daddy to talk to Peppa and validate her emotions about her new sibling. Dr. Kennedy also offers Parents a few more smart tips to ease the transition. "After you've had a new baby, have your first moment with your older child without the baby," she shares. In the hospital, you can ask the nurses if they can keep the baby with them when your older child comes in before introducing them. If an older sibling doesn't go to the hospital, you can enter your home and greet your other child without the baby in your arms. "This way, your older kid doesn't feel like they are intruding," Dr. Kennedy explains. "Instead, they are firming up their version of their family up to this point and they have agency in welcoming in the new baby." There's no need to spring older siblings into "big kid" roles after a new baby arrives. "Here's the thing: our kids want to be both independent and dependent. They want to feel old and feel cared for," says Dr. Kennedy. "The more we push our child to identify as the 'big kid,' the more they may feel pulled to regress—especially if their needs as a 'young kid' aren't being seen or validated." Again, it's important to validate any emotions big siblings may feel and know what to say in return. "Let's do away with the narrative of, 'Isn't it just so amazing to become a big brother?'" she says. "To help your child process these emotions, we encourage open conversations about their feelings. You might say something like: 'It's OK to feel a lot of different things about the baby. You might feel excited and also a little mad or confused, and that's perfectly OK.'" Dr. Kennedy continues, "By giving 'pre-permission' for a feeling, you're giving it a soft landing place for when it arrives—and this helps a child regulate the feeling instead of being overwhelmed by it." Bottom line, welcoming a new baby into the home can be tricky for an older sibling. But with some love and understanding (and maybe a little Peppa Pig), this big change can be an overall happy experience. "I always say: we can't take away the hard but we can take away the alone, and it turns out that taking away the alone makes things a bit easier to manage," says Dr. Kennedy. Read the original article on Parents
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Health
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Another Side of Modern Fatherhood
The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Much of what you've heard lately about men has probably been negative. Young guys, we're told, are being radicalized and sucked into the manosphere; adult men are toxic, or victims of a loneliness epidemic. We may have become so used to crisis narratives about men, masculinity, and fatherhood that we're failing to see the ways in which men are progressing. One omnipresent parenting influencer, Becky Kennedy, thinks that, when it comes to fatherhood in particular, a lot of dads are doing just fine, and that should be celebrated. 'I asked a group of dads the other day, 'What is something you do that your own dad never did?'' Kennedy, who goes by 'Dr. Becky,' told me earlier this week. 'It brought tears to a lot of their eyes to be able to say, 'Maybe not even 50 percent of the nights, but maybe 30, I put my kids to sleep even if they're screaming for their mom every time. My dad never put me to sleep.' I could cry, John.' Kennedy has found a large, eager market for her views. Four years ago, Time magazine dubbed her 'the Millennial Parenting Whisperer,' and her reach continues to grow. She's the author of a No. 1 New York Times best-selling book, a podcast host, and the proprietor of a parenting-education program—all branded under the banner 'Good Inside,' her 'app-based membership' platform. On Instagram, she has more than 3 million followers. She makes part of her living on the speaking circuit; at times, the charge for a virtual Dr. Becky appearance has run to as much as $200,000. Her detractors say she's more a shrewd businesswoman than a benevolent force, but thousands of parents have come to see her as some sort of healer. Kennedy, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, leans more on anecdotal evidence than on hard research, presenting herself less as an expert and more as a confidante. At the recent 'Future of Fatherhood Summit' in Midtown Manhattan, Kennedy was among the speakers discussing topics such as caregiving, paid leave, and 'inclusive masculinity.' Most of the voices were male—Jonathan Haidt, Chasten Buttigieg, and Representative Jimmy Gomez of the Congressional Dads Caucus among them. Kennedy's upbeat presentation stood out amid no small amount of pontificating. Kennedy offers a centrist perspective: She rejects the expectation that men are breadwinners and nothing more; she also rejects the idea that dads 'need to be made into moms' or that successful parenting requires 50–50 sharing of household tasks. Listening to her there, and during a follow-up interview, I thought about one of my favorite New Yorker cartoons. In the frame, a slump-shouldered middle-aged man is holding a vacuum cleaner and daydreaming about a wild celebration—confetti, people cheering, and a banner that reads NED HELPED OUT. Kennedy's glass-half-full mentality is undoubtedly a form of positive reinforcement for guys who feel like they can't do anything right. Kennedy is often associated with the 'gentle parenting' movement, but her overall philosophy boils down to what she calls 'sturdy parenting,' an even-keeled approach that is, in some ways, a welcome alternative to 'helicopter parenting.' She likes to talk about what she calls 'deeply feeling kids,' or 'DFKs' for short, and her defense of the modern dad is almost a continuation of her child-care approach—You're doing great, sweetie. Like many figures in the wellness and self-improvement space, Kennedy occasionally falls back on platitudes—fathers are looking for a 'dad journey,' not just 'dad duty,' she maintains. And the resetting of expectations that she proposes also runs the risk of stalling progress. At what point does affirmation for dads become nothing more than handing out participation trophies? Kennedy feels confident that fathers are hungry to better their domestic lives. 'We've had this drumbeat of 'parenting is a skill,' which I think means anyone can learn it,' Kennedy told me. But she's found that today's dads actually have 'less shame' than moms around confronting the hard truth that they may not know everything from the moment their child is born. She believes that this is partly because society doesn't home in on the phrase paternal instinct, whereas an innate 'maternal instinct' is widely expected. In lieu of male pride or obstinacy, she's found modern dads to be genuinely curious. 'They know they don't have the skills,' she said. 'They're like, 'Someone just teach me.'' In the end, Kennedy believes that today's dads, to varying degrees, want 'repair' with their kids, and to be 'cycle-breakers'—making up for all those nights they went to bed without their own dad tucking them in. Rather than raising boys who will end up in the manosphere, they want to teach their kids how to deal with their feelings. In a time of wall-to-wall negativity, Kennedy's optimism is refreshing. Whether or not the proper prescription for modern parenting partnerships lies in patting dads on the back for performing seemingly basic tasks, Kennedy's pragmatism about making men feel capable of the job of raising children seems a worthwhile place to start. Article originally published at The Atlantic
Atlantic
14-06-2025
- Health
- Atlantic
Another Side of Modern Fatherhood
Much of what you've heard lately about men has probably been negative. Young guys, we're told, are being radicalized and sucked into the manosphere; adult men are toxic, or victims of a loneliness epidemic. We may have become so used to crisis narratives about men, masculinity, and fatherhood that we're failing to see the ways in which men are progressing. One omnipresent parenting influencer, Becky Kennedy, thinks that, when it comes to fatherhood in particular, a lot of dads are doing just fine, and that should be celebrated. 'I asked a group of dads the other day, 'What is something you do that your own dad never did?'' Kennedy, who goes by 'Dr. Becky,' told me earlier this week. 'It brought tears to a lot of their eyes to be able to say, 'Maybe not even 50 percent of the nights, but maybe 30, I put my kids to sleep even if they're screaming for their mom every time. My dad never put me to sleep.' I could cry, John.' Kennedy has found a large, eager market for her views. Four years ago, Time magazine dubbed her 'the Millennial Parenting Whisperer,' and her reach continues to grow. She's the author of a No. 1 New York Times best-selling book, a podcast host, and the proprietor of a parenting-education program—all branded under the banner 'Good Inside,' her 'app-based membership' platform. On Instagram, she has more than 3 million followers. She makes part of her living on the speaking circuit; at times, the charge for a virtual Dr. Becky appearance has run to as much as $200,000. Her detractors say she's more a shrewd businesswoman than a benevolent force, but thousands of parents have come to see her as some sort of healer. Kennedy, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, leans more on anecdotal evidence than on hard research, presenting herself less as an expert and more as a confidante. At the recent 'Future of Fatherhood Summit' in Midtown Manhattan, Kennedy was among the speakers discussing topics such as caregiving, paid leave, and 'inclusive masculinity.' Most of the voices were male—Jonathan Haidt, Chasten Buttigieg, and Representative Jimmy Gomez of the Congressional Dads Caucus among them. Kennedy's upbeat presentation stood out amid no small amount of pontificating. Kennedy offers a centrist perspective: She rejects the expectation that men are breadwinners and nothing more; she also rejects the idea that dads 'need to be made into moms' or that successful parenting requires 50–50 sharing of household tasks. Listening to her there, and during a follow-up interview, I thought about one of my favorite New Yorker cartoons. In the frame, a slump-shouldered middle-aged man is holding a vacuum cleaner and daydreaming about a wild celebration—confetti, people cheering, and a banner that reads NED HELPED OUT. Kennedy's glass-half-full mentality is undoubtedly a form of positive reinforcement for guys who feel like they can't do anything right. Kennedy is often associated with the 'gentle parenting' movement, but her overall philosophy boils down to what she calls 'sturdy parenting,' an even-keeled approach that is, in some ways, a welcome alternative to 'helicopter parenting.' She likes to talk about what she calls 'deeply feeling kids,' or 'DFKs' for short, and her defense of the modern dad is almost a continuation of her child-care approach— You're doing great, sweetie. Like many figures in the wellness and self-improvement space, Kennedy occasionally falls back on platitudes—fathers are looking for a 'dad journey,' not just 'dad duty,' she maintains. And the resetting of expectations that she proposes also runs the risk of stalling progress. At what point does affirmation for dads become nothing more than handing out participation trophies? Kennedy feels confident that fathers are hungry to better their domestic lives. 'We've had this drumbeat of 'parenting is a skill,' which I think means anyone can learn it,' Kennedy told me. But she's found that today's dads actually have 'less shame' than moms around confronting the hard truth that they may not know everything from the moment their child is born. She believes that this is partly because society doesn't home in on the phrase paternal instinct, whereas an innate 'maternal instinct' is widely expected. In lieu of male pride or obstinacy, she's found modern dads to be genuinely curious. 'They know they don't have the skills,' she said. 'They're like, 'Someone just teach me.'' In the end, Kennedy believes that today's dads, to varying degrees, want 'repair' with their kids, and to be 'cycle-breakers'—making up for all those nights they went to bed without their own dad tucking them in. Rather than raising boys who will end up in the manosphere, they want to teach their kids how to deal with their feelings. In a time of wall-to-wall negativity, Kennedy's optimism is refreshing. Whether or not the proper prescription for modern parenting partnerships lies in patting dads on the back for performing seemingly basic tasks, Kennedy's pragmatism about making men feel capable of the job of raising children seems a worthwhile place to start.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Millennial Moms Love to Blast Boomers on TikTok (But Here's Why I Think They've Got it All Wrong)
As a millennial, I know what it feels like to be blamed for, well, everything—from ruining the color pink to destroying the global economy. But now that a big chunk of our cohort is deep into parenthood, we're turning the tables (and turning on the front-facing camera), boomeranging the blame right back—via viral TikToks—to the generation that always had so many opinions about us: boomers. You thought millennials were the downfall of civilization? Think again. It's boomers, boomer. One of the most common threads in these TikTok takedowns centers on their parenting—and now, their grandparenting. Scroll through #takedownboomerstok (TM), and you'll find them painted as emotionally stunted, selfish and thoroughly untherapized. They're absentee parents turned absentee grandparents who refuse to help with childcare and bristle at any request that implies sacrifice. Having lived through our own generational takedown, I get the impulse. It's cathartic to place blame. But lest we forget, my millennial brethren, that wrath will come for us some day no matter how much gentle parenting you impart, how many 'big feelings' you validate, or how many micro plastics you avoid. Because here's the other truth: a lot of boomer parents weren't checked out—they were all in. And naysayers opined about that too—for 20 years, helicopter parents couldn't catch a break. They were equally ridiculed for micromanaging their kids' lives. As the child of heli-parents, I can confirm: we were raised to assume that if we weren't writing book reports or dancing through tech rehearsals, we were probably being kidnapped. Why wouldn't my mom take us to Blockbuster to record an 'If I Go Missing' tape? That was normal. Boomers? They hid under their desks during nuclear bomb drills. Their parents lived through the Great Depression and world wars. Generational fear doesn't go away; it changes shape. But that hindsight often skips a generation. Blaming boomers might feel like justice, but what is it really? We're tired, we're overwhelmed, and the system is broken. So we lash out at what's in front of us, instead of reckoning with what's around us. The endorphin hit is a lot stronger after posting a video than the slow burn of change—showing up week after week to school board meetings, researching childcare policy, or building the kind of community support our parents never had. If we take a page from millennial parenting icon Dr. Becky and her book Good Inside, we can assume that our boomer parents were (and still are) good inside. That doesn't excuse everything, but reducing a generation to one collective 'unhealed wound' isn't productive. As a millennial, I thought I knew what it felt like to be blamed for everything. But as parent? Now I really know what it feels like to try so hard and still get it wrong. Millennials Have Missed the Point of Gentle Parenting PureWow's editors and writers have spent more than a decade shopping online, digging through sales and putting our home goods, beauty finds, wellness picks and more through the wringer—all to help you determine which are actually worth your hard-earned cash. From our PureWow100 series (where we rank items on a 100-point scale) to our painstakingly curated lists of fashion, beauty, cooking, home and family picks, you can trust that our recommendations have been thoroughly vetted for function, aesthetics and innovation. Whether you're looking for travel-size hair dryers you can take on-the-go or women's walking shoes that won't hurt your feet, we've got you covered.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
7 Habits of a 'Deeply Feeling' Child or Grandchild, According to Dr. Becky Kennedy
Parenting—although rewarding and transformational—is not easy. Any child can be a handful any given day of the week and, unfortunately, there aren't always quick, easy fixes for every challenge that arises. Then, because every child is so different, it's impossible to use just one blanket approach to address every issue. "Deeply Feeling Kids" are in one category of children who react 'differently,' for example, and are very sensitive to outside factors.'A Deeply Feeling Kid (DFK) is a child who experiences emotions more intensely than others,' Dr. Becky Kennedytells Parade. Dr. Becky is a clinical psychologist with over 3.2 million followers on Instagram. She's a major reason why you might have heard more about DFKs in recent years—while she didn't coin the concept, she spreads awareness for these children through her social media platforms and Good Inside, an online parenting advice service, which she founded. If you've ever felt like you have a hard time communicating or connecting with your child—or understanding where their highly emotional or sensitive moments come from—and you feel like they might fall under the 'Deeply Feeling Kid' umbrella, read on. Dr. Becky gives us some great insight, including seven common or traits of Deeply Feeling Kids and how to best support them. Related: To start off, let's define exactly what a Deeply Feeling Kid is. As Dr. Becky starts to explain above, these are children who 'experience emotions more intensely than others.' 'These kids feel things deeply and often react strongly to situations,' she continues. 'Their emotional responses can be big, sometimes seeming overwhelming to those around them.' Dr. Becky shares that DFKs are very intuitive about their surroundings. That sensitivity might go hand-in-hand with how they express themselves and their emotions as well. 'They are also highly sensitive to their environments and pick up on things that others may overlook,' she explains. 'This sensitivity isn't a flaw—it's a unique way of experiencing the world.'And if you were wondering: Yes, certain children are more likely to be Deeply Feeling Kids than others.'Some children are naturally more emotionally porous and sensitive. They absorb feelings from the world around them and may react strongly to things that others see as small,' she reveals. 'These traits are innate—not the result of parenting style or environment alone—and often come with high levels of empathy and creativity.'Related: It's not diagnosable like ADHD or ASD, but there are still signs, habits or traits you can find in children if they are DFKs. The first habit Dr. Becky shares is exhibiting intense emotions. This is, of course, embedded in the definition of Deeply Feeling Kids. 'DFKs feel things deeply—joy, sadness, anger—and their emotional states can swing quickly and last longer than expected,' she explains. As she mentioned before, in addition to heightened emotions, DFKs are very perceptive and responsive to things around them. This understandably can lead to an overload of emotions, which they already feel strongly.'They are highly tuned in to their environments and other people's emotions, which can be overwhelming but also makes them incredibly empathetic,' Dr. Becky tells Lots of kids can be attached to their parents' hips, but for Deeply Feeling Kids, it's a bit different. 'DFKs often worry that their big emotions are 'too much' and might push people away, leading them to cling tightly or shut down,' the clinical psychologist explains. If you're an adult who fears rejection because you might be too loud or aggressive (especially unknowingly), imagine how a child feels with this fear. On that note, Dr. Becky explains that these children are in desperate need for connection.'These kids thrive when they feel emotionally safe and connected,' she explains. 'They often seek frequent reassurance and closeness with caregivers.' Even for teens or adults, change can be difficult. And for DFKs, switching things up can be upending. 'Transitions or unexpected changes can feel destabilizing, leading to meltdowns or anxiety as they try to regain a sense of control,' Dr. Becky shares. For children who experience large emotions, you can imagine that their responses can also be pretty big. 'Their responses may seem out of proportion—loud outbursts, physical expressions of emotion—because they're processing intense internal feelings,' she explains. Because of how they experience life differently from other kids, Deeply Feeling Kids are very aware of themselves and how they might be perceived by others. This can lead to some profound thoughts and feelings. 'DFKs may be unusually self-aware for their age, but this can lead to shame or self-doubt if they internalize that they are 'too much,'' Dr. Becky says. Related: In addition to those habits, parents and grandparents can spot if their child or grandchild is a Deeply Feeling Kid if they: Have 'big emotional reactions, sometimes flipping from calm to overwhelmed in moments,' Dr. Becky shares. 'Struggle with emotional regulation, often finding it hard to calm down once upset.' 'Avoid talking about emotions, possibly because they fear being 'too much.'' 'Feel left out or misunderstood, and may worry that their emotions will push others away.' 'These patterns can point to a child who is deeply feeling and needs unique support,' she explains. When Parade asks Dr. Becky how she 'cracked the code' on how to talk to and 'handle' DFKs, she tells us that 'connection over correction' is the key. 'One helpful strategy is to remove the pressure from conversations by using non-verbal tools—like a 'thumbs up/thumbs down/sideways' game to check in on how they're feeling,' she suggests. When it's time for 'deeper talks,' as Dr. Becky says, it's also important not to stress them out and put too much pressure on them. 'Keeping things open-ended and low-pressure helps them feel safe,' she explains. 'Saying things like, 'I wonder how you're feeling today. It's okay if you're not ready to talk right now—I'm here when you are,' gives them space while maintaining emotional availability.' Figuring out how to best parent a child who thinks or acts a little differently can feel impossible at times, but Dr. Becky says the most significant thing you should know when it comes to parenting DFKs is that there's nothing wrong with them.'The most important thing is that your child isn't broken—they're wired differently,' she stresses. 'They need connection—not correction—and benefit most from parents who can stay calm and regulate themselves. When a child feels truly seen and accepted, it creates the safety they need to work through big feelings.'The best ways to support a child who is deeply feeling includes the following, according to Dr. Becky: 'Validate their emotions instead of trying to fix or minimize them. Give them tools to communicate how they feel—both verbally and nonverbally. Offer consistent connection, especially during and after tough moments. Normalize their experiences by helping them understand that feeling deeply isn't wrong—it's just part of who they are.' At some point, parenting can feel tough to conquer or handle, but Dr. Becky stresses that 'you're not alone.''Many parents are raising deeply feeling kids, and while it's challenging, it's also a gift,' she says. 'DFKs can grow into incredibly compassionate, self-aware and emotionally intelligent adults—especially when they're raised in an environment of understanding and emotional safety.'Up Next:Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist and founder of Good Inside, an online parenting advice service. She also has over 3.2 million followers on Instagram.
