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Listen "#4 (Expectations Series) External Expectations and Pressure: What Kids Need Us to Notice"
Episode Synopsis
We all want our kids to feel motivated, proud, and capable—but what happens when that motivation starts to feel more like pressure?
In this episode, we’re digging into external expectations—the ones placed on our kids by school, peers, sports, teachers, or even us as parents. We’ll talk about how kids absorb these expectations, when they start to feel like pressure, and how to help our children process them in healthy, productive ways.
You’ll learn:
The difference between healthy motivation and harmful pressure
How to spot when external expectations are weighing your child down
Practical ways to help your child talk through school, sports, and social stress
Language that encourages growth without adding more pressure
How to help your kids build internal motivation that’s aligned with their values—not just others’ opinions
This episode is for you if you've ever asked:
“Am I pushing too hard—or not hard enough?”
“Why does my child feel so anxious about doing well?”
“How do I support my child’s goals without making them feel like they have to be perfect?”
Plus, I’ll share 3 simple questions you can ask your child today to open up a conversation about pressure, expectations, and how they’re really feeling.
🔗 Want to keep the conversation going?
Download my free guide: 5 Ways to Create Time for Connection with Your Kids at www.whatiwantmykidstoknow.com
👋 Let’s connect on Instagram: @whatiwantmykidstoknow_pod
🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the show if this episode was helpful!
In this episode, we’re digging into external expectations—the ones placed on our kids by school, peers, sports, teachers, or even us as parents. We’ll talk about how kids absorb these expectations, when they start to feel like pressure, and how to help our children process them in healthy, productive ways.
You’ll learn:
The difference between healthy motivation and harmful pressure
How to spot when external expectations are weighing your child down
Practical ways to help your child talk through school, sports, and social stress
Language that encourages growth without adding more pressure
How to help your kids build internal motivation that’s aligned with their values—not just others’ opinions
This episode is for you if you've ever asked:
“Am I pushing too hard—or not hard enough?”
“Why does my child feel so anxious about doing well?”
“How do I support my child’s goals without making them feel like they have to be perfect?”
Plus, I’ll share 3 simple questions you can ask your child today to open up a conversation about pressure, expectations, and how they’re really feeling.
🔗 Want to keep the conversation going?
Download my free guide: 5 Ways to Create Time for Connection with Your Kids at www.whatiwantmykidstoknow.com
👋 Let’s connect on Instagram: @whatiwantmykidstoknow_pod
🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the show if this episode was helpful!
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