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#1233 - Hurried (Not Curried) Child Syndrome
Justin and Kylie reflect on a broken promise many families made during COVID — to never return to the rushed, overscheduled lives we previously lived. They explore the concept of "Hurried Child Syndrome," first introduced by Dr. David Elkind, and discuss the troubling impacts of pushing children to grow up too fast. With honesty and humor, they offer practical insights and three powerful strategies to help families slow down and reclaim childhood.
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"The number one way to unhurry childhood is to literally slow it down so the kids can be playing — especially…
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