Jennifer Wallace

Jennifer Wallace, author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic, discusses the importance of mattering in raising successful children and fostering a sense of contribution. She also explores healthy and dirty fuel as forms of motivation for children, providing strategies for parents to identify and nurture healthy motivation.

In this engaging discussion, child psychiatrist Sami Timimi explores the surge in ADHD diagnoses, while journalist Abigail Shrier critiques the impact of achievement culture on mental health. Dr. Gabrielle Carlson offers insights on the complexities of children's mental health, and psychoanalyst Erica Komisar highlights the importance of attentive parenting. Journalist Jennifer Wallace warns against the consequences of overmedicating our youth, questioning whether we are pathologizing normal childhood experiences. Together, they challenge the current mental health landscape for children.

Jennifer Wallace, author of 'Never Enough,' dives into the perils of a toxic achievement culture that pressures kids and parents alike. They discuss how equating success with self-worth can lead to burnout and anxiety. Wallace emphasizes the importance of redefining success and fostering holistic self-identities in children. The podcast also stresses the need for open communication, genuine support, and healthy relationships as ways to break the cycle of achievement pressure and promote resilience in parenting.

Author and journalist Jennifer Wallace discusses her new book on toxic achievement culture. They address the harm of achievement pressure on kids, the puppy dog principle, and the one thing parents can do to make a difference. They explore the rise of perfectionism in young adults and the importance of mattering. Jennifer's book emphasizes prioritizing relationships and meaningful work for children's well-being.

Join Jennifer Wallace, an author and journalist, as she discusses her book 'Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic.' She dives into the detrimental impact of achievement pressure on kids and what parents can do about it. Discover the surprising ways parents unintentionally pressure their children and how a shift in conversations can promote a healthier environment. Learn about the 'puppy dog principle' and why feeling valued matters more than just achievement.

Award-winning journalist Jennifer Wallace discusses toxic achievement culture, societal pressures on kids, combatting anxiety and depression in high-achieving schools, fostering self-worth, teaching kids about unconditional value, mattering, and healthy interdependence in families.

Jennifer Wallace, an expert on the impact of perceived parental criticism and the dangers of associating love with achievement, explores the importance of recognizing intrinsic worth and shifting towards community and genuine connection. She discusses the nuances of self-worth, societal expectations, and the journey to unconditional self-acceptance.

Jennifer Wallace, a journalist and author of the bestselling book on achievement pressure, discusses creating a haven at home during admissions, the toxicity of equating achievement with self-worth, and the changing landscape of parenting and college admissions.

Award-winning journalist and author Jennifer Wallace discusses the negative effects of achievement culture on children's mental health and the importance of fostering authentic pride and interdependence. She emphasizes the value of connection and provides valuable resources for further information on her book and work.

Jennifer Wallace, expert on the impact of parental criticism on mental health, discusses the dangers of associating love with achievement. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing intrinsic worth, societal pressures, and the shift towards community and genuine connection. Explore self-worth, societal expectations, and the journey to unconditional self-acceptance.