Are we raising children—or building résumés? In this powerful episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich sits down with internationally bestselling author Carl Honoré (In Praise of Slowness, Under Pressure) to explore the dark undercurrent of modern parenting: the obsession with performance. From Baby Einstein to Mandarin in the Moses basket, today’s childhood has become a race—and our kids are burning out before they even begin.

Honoré calls out the rise of the “trophy child” and reveals how hyper-parenting, micromanagement, and constant comparison are robbing kids of joy, resilience, and identity. Together, Carl and Ginny unpack why slowing down isn’t lazy—it’s revolutionary. If you’ve ever questioned the pressure to do more, be more, and push harder, this episode is your permission slip to opt out. Childhood doesn’t need to be upgraded. It needs to be reclaimed.

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🔗 Carl Honoré’s Website

📍 All books, TED Talks, digital courses, articles, and media appearances: 👉 https://www.carlhonore.com

📚 Books by Carl Honoré

Under Pressure: Rescuing Our Children from the Culture of Hyper-Parenting

In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed

Bolder: Making the Most of Our Longer Lives

The Slow Fix: Solve Problems, Work Smarter and Live Better in a Fast World

Slow Adventures (Children’s Book – U.S. Title)

🎥 TED Talks by Carl Honoré

In Praise of Slowness (TEDGlobal)
🎥 Watch: https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_honore_in_praise_of_slowness

Why We Should Embrace Aging as an Adventure
🎥 Watch: https://www.ted.com/talks/carl_honore_why_we_should_embrace_aging_as_an_adventure

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