We all grow up playing a role in our family — the responsible one, the easy one, the funny one.For Kenan Thompson, that role started <a href="http://early.In" rel="noopener noreferrer">early.In</a> this episode of How We’re Raised, Dr. Becky talks with Kenan about how becoming “the funny one” shaped the way he connects with people — and what it looks like to parent with more intention today. They discuss:
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 <li>The connection between humor and emotional survival</li>
 <li>What made Kenan’s childhood feel grounded despite early fame</li>
 <li>Why he’s choosing a different approach to discipline with his daughters</li>
 <li>And what he hopes his kids will one day say about how they were raised</li>
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A conversation about identity, family patterns, and raising kids with both warmth and boundaries.
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