In today’s fast-evolving world, parents fear their child may be left behind. As a result, they put unnecessary pressure on their kids to excel in academics, extracurricular activities, and more. This ...

"Hurried child syndrome" – a psychological concept that has become the talk of some parenting circles – refers to parenting tactics that go far beyond rushing children out the door for school or ...

What parent hasn't said "hurry up!" to a child at some point, whether it's hustling them to school or waiting for them to put on their shoes? On top of all their other stresses, parents have been ...

New research is bringing attention to this term and here's why it can be a bad thing. Although these depictions are funny, and fictional, they highlight a real issue in our society with kids being ...

(NEXSTAR) – We’ve all got busy lives, but that busyness can turn into a serious syndrome for young children, health experts warn. “Hurried child syndrome,” as it’s called, happens when a busy schedule ...

Hurried child syndrome involves children taking on adult-like roles and behaviors due to pressure from parents or educators. This can lead to overscheduling, high expectations, and emotional distress, ...

If it feels like your child always has something going on after school, whether it’s sports or other activities, it may be time to scale back their schedule. As Kate Eshleman, PhD, psychologist, ...

If it feels like your child always has something going on after school, whether it’s sports or other activities, it might be time to scale back their schedule. As Kate Eshleman, a psychologist with ...

Indian psychologist David Elkind coined "Hurried Child Syndrome" to describe stress-related behaviors in children pressured to perform beyond their capacity. Over-scheduling and high expectations lead ...