How Our Past Shapes Our Parenting

Parenting is hard. It changes us. And it changes our relationships with our partners. And something we could all use more of is compassion - for our kids but also for ourselves. Licensed therapist and father, Kier Gaines, joins Dr. Becky to discuss the complexities of parenting, mental health, and the importance of compassion.

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