When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic with Jennifer Wallace: Episode 173

This episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast is a conversation with Jennifer Wallace, author of the book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic- and What We Can Do About It. We cover how putting less pressure on our kids will actually lead to better outcomes in the long run, and how to actually go about implementing this approach in our homes.

 

We talk about:

• 4:45 Separating self worth from achievements

• 9:35 How to minimize criticism and prioritize affection

• 12:00 Why “good schools” don’t matter as much as people think

• 14:00 Why feeling like you “matter” is most important

• 17:37 How to not put pressure on little kids

• 24:00 How to help parents redefine success

• 36:00 How to make kids feel worthy no matter what

• 38:33 How to notice the signals you are sending your kids

 

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic- and What We Can Do About It https://amzn.to/48ZSDk7 

• https://www.jenniferbwallace.com/

• IG @jenniferbreheneywallace

 

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