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

In Good Inside, Dr. Kennedy begins by listing a set of 10 parenting principles she practices in her personal life. Explain each principle with one or more relevant examples. Which principle resonates with you the most? Which do you think would be the toughest to practice? Why?

Two theoretical frameworks inform Dr. Kennedy’s parenting model. What are they, and what basic principles do each of them propose? How do they work in tandem to explain Dr. Kennedy’s approach to children and parenting?

The underlying principle of Dr. Kennedy’s approach, as indicated by the book’s title, is the inherent goodness of all people. What may prevent a parent from remembering this during an interaction with their child? How does Dr. Kennedy’s approach help a parent refocus on internal goodness for themselves and for their child?