The Success Trap: Are We Putting Too Much Pressure on Our Kids? | Stuart Slavin
What if the pressure to succeed is actually holding our kids back?
In this eye-opening episode of Wired & Worthy, Dr. Amelia Kelley sits down with pediatrician, researcher, and author Dr. Stuart Slavin to explore how academic pressure, overscheduling, and the pursuit of success may be contributing to the youth mental health crisis. Drawing from his book The Success Trap, Dr. Slavin shares surprising research showing how reducing academic demands can improve both mental health and performance. Together, they discuss the hidden costs of intensive parenting, the importance of downtime, and how…
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