Are we doing more harm than good by pushing our children to excel early? The pursuit of excellence can feel rewarding for parents and children alike, but scientific evidence highlights the conflict between short-term gains and long-term success. 

Today, we say a sad farewell to Craig Bruce as he concludes his remarkable tenure as Executive Producer of this podcast, and a heartfelt thank you from the entire Happy Families team for the extraordinary contributions Craig has made to Happy Families! 

(R) This episode originally aired 15/7/24.

In this episode:

• Pushing kids to succeed
• Acceleration programs for young children
• Effects of Early Talent Promotion on Junior and Senior Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 
• Harmonious passion VS Obsessive passion
• Intrinsic motivation
• Gifted and talented children
• Happiness and wellbeing levels 
• Finding healthy balance and having varied experiences
• No wasted knowledge in life

Related links: 

• How Much Sport is Too Much for our Kids?
• Going to High-Achieving Schools is Potentially Bad for Your Kids

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