# The Lost Childhood: Parental Anxiety and the Cost of Success Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/break-away-with-dawn-and-friends-6772597/the-lost-childhood-parental-anxiety-and-the-cost-of-success Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/break-away-with-dawn-and-friends-6772597/the-lost-childhood-parental-anxiety-and-the-cost-of-success.md Podcast: [Break away with Dawn and Friends](https://stenobird.com/podcast/break-away-with-dawn-and-friends-6772597) Published: 2024-07-07T14:35:41+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/httpspodcastersspotifycompodshowdawn-ruiz/1558528 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/249373/1558528/httpspodcastersspotifycompodshowdawn-ruiz/2024_07_07_14_35_14_f3b67807-e0b3-4214-bb16-0b9340a39d41.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/break-away-with-dawn-and-friends-6772597/episodes/the-lost-childhood-parental-anxiety-and-the-cost-of-success Duration seconds: 1761 ## Resource https://linktr.ee/dawnaruiz In this episode, we delve into a growing crisis facing modern families: the fear of our children's success. Whether you're a helicopter parent or simply concerned about your child's future, the drive to ensure they become a superstar can have profound implications. We explore the fine line between guiding and controlling, and how parental anxiety can steal the joy of childhood, filling kids with stress and anxiety about their futures. Join us as we discuss the emotional and psychological impacts of over-parenting, share expert insights on fostering a healthy and balanced upbringing, and ultimately emphasize the importance of prioritizing our children's happiness and well-being over the relentless pursuit of success. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/break-away-with-dawn-and-friends-6772597/episodes/the-lost-childhood-parental-anxiety-and-the-cost-of-success/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/break-away-with-dawn-and-friends-6772597/the-lost-childhood-parental-anxiety-and-the-cost-of-success.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.