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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
(NEXSTAR) – We’ve all got busy lives, but that busyness can turn into a serious syndrome for young children, health experts ...
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 ...