One minute they're playing, the next they're snapping or shutting down. When your kids are fighting, it’s easy to wonder: What am I doing wrong? Should I step in… or stay out of it?

In this episode, Dr. Sheryl sits down with therapist and mom of seven Bridget KerMorris to unpack what’s really happening between siblings — especially when one child is entering the tween years and everything starts to shift.

Together, they explore:

• Why your older child may suddenly seem mean, distant, or unpredictable
• What younger siblings are actually experiencing (and often not saying)
• The difference between a pattern and a moment
• How to respond without taking sides or shutting things down
• What “repair” looks like, and why it matters more than getting it right

You’ll also hear simple, real-life language you can use in the moment—especially when your child says things like “It’s not fair” or “You love them more.”

Sibling conflict isn’t a sign that something is wrong — it’s where your kids are learning how relationships actually work.

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You know the feeling.

You replay something you said.

You second-guess a decision.

You wonder, “Did I mess that up?”

That’s parental guilt—and for most of us, it shows up a lot more than we talk about.

In this episode, Dr. Sheryl is joined by psychologist Dr. Juli Fraga, who has spent years studying the emotional lives of parents. Together, they unpack why guilt shows up so quickly in parenting—and why it’s often pointing us in the wrong direction.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between actually doing something wrong and just feeling like you did
• Why your child’s discomfort can trigger guilt (and what to do instead)
• How guilt quietly leads to overgiving, overthinking, and burnout
• A simple way to respond when guilt hits—so it helps instead of hurts

This isn’t about getting rid of guilt.

It’s about understanding it—so you can stop spiraling and start showing up with more clarity, steadiness, and confidence.

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Eating disorders affect an estimated 30 million Americans in their lifetime. They are common. They are serious. And they are not caused by “bad parenting.”

Dr. Sheryl revisits a recent conversation between Dr. Becky and Dr. Erin Parks, Chief Clinical Officer at Equip Health, to talk about eating disorders and disordered eating in kids and teens—what the early signs look like, what’s happening emotionally underneath, and how parents can respond without escalating shame or control struggles. In this episode, we cover:

• Early warning signs of eating disorders in kids and teens (including boys)
• When “healthy eating” becomes rigid or concerning
• The role of perfectionism and control
• How diet culture shows up in family language
• What shame sounds like inside a teen’s head
• How to hold boundaries around health without turning food into a power struggle
• When it’s time to seek professional help

Disordered eating behaviors are not about vanity or defiance—they’re often attempts to regulate overwhelming feelings. This conversation will help you feel more oriented, more compassionate, and clearer about your role.

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• Equip: Learn about Equip's at-home eating disorder treatment at equip.health/goodinside.

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