The Myth of the Mini-Me

"My kid is nothing like me."


It’s a thought many parents have—but rarely say out loud. We all
carry quiet expectations that our kids will reflect us in some
way: our values, our temperament, maybe even our path.


So what happens when they don’t?


Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Andrew Solomon, author of Far
from the Tree, to explore what it brings up for us when our
kids are different from us—and how acceptance and curiosity can
help us grow while deepening our connection with them.


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Good Inside is growing up! Listen to The In-Between Years with
Dr. Sheryl, for parents of teens and tweens!


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