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32 — Help Kids Build Self-Worth amid a Toxic Achievement Culture with Author Jennifer Wallace
32 — Help Kids Build Self-Worth amid a Toxic Achievement Culture with Author Jennifer Wallace
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Aug 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Many kids feel like they aren't good enough because they're under constant pressure to achieve more. The toxic achievement mindset leaves them feeling worthless and causes them to lack resilience.
Fortunately, journalist Jennifer Wallace has some solutions. After surveying thousands of parents, educators, and experts, she discovered how we can combat "toxic achievement culture" and teach kids resilience.
Some of the things she shares are:
Why it's important to normalize uncomfortable feelings like envy
What drives the "never enough mindset"
How the pressure to achieve is felt by parents
The most crucial aspects of building resilience
The biggest factor in building resilience that most parents lack
How to help your child develop intrinsic goals
How to help kids feel valued and why this is crucial to raising well-adjusted children who become healthy adults
Check out Jennifer's website - JenniferBWallace.com
Pick up a copy of Jennifer's book - Never Enough
Contact the show - podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com
Follow Amy on Instagram - @AmyMorinAuthor
Pre-order Amy's book 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do, and get a month of therapy for free
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fortunately, journalist Jennifer Wallace has some solutions. After surveying thousands of parents, educators, and experts, she discovered how we can combat "toxic achievement culture" and teach kids resilience.
Some of the things she shares are:
Why it's important to normalize uncomfortable feelings like envy
What drives the "never enough mindset"
How the pressure to achieve is felt by parents
The most crucial aspects of building resilience
The biggest factor in building resilience that most parents lack
How to help your child develop intrinsic goals
How to help kids feel valued and why this is crucial to raising well-adjusted children who become healthy adults
Check out Jennifer's website - JenniferBWallace.com
Pick up a copy of Jennifer's book - Never Enough
Contact the show - podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com
Follow Amy on Instagram - @AmyMorinAuthor
Pre-order Amy's book 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do, and get a month of therapy for free
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Aug 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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