# David Elkind

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#1233 - Hurried (Not Curried) Child Syndrome

Justin and Kylie reflect on a broken promise many families made during COVID — to never return to the rushed, overscheduled lives we previously lived. They explore the concept of "Hurried Child Syndrome," first introduced by Dr. David Elkind, and discuss the troubling impacts of pushing children to…

Hurried Child Syndrome

A few days ago, I came across a term – Hurried child syndrome. Have you heard about it? Psychologist Dr. David Elkind first discussed this term in his book The Hurried Child.  As parents, we have a list of words or phrases we should and shouldn’t use. Good job, well done, bravo, you can do it, and …

Ep. 22 - Why Teens Stop Listening: Understanding Disrespect, Identity, and How Parents Can Build Resilience Too

New Episode: “It’s Not Disrespect—It’s Development” Candy for Breakfast Podcast | Hosted by Robin Gargano & Cliff TerracusoIn this deeply validating episode, we unpack what’s really happening when teens challenge, dismiss, or distance themselves from their parents. It’s not always disrespect—it’s d…

Civic Engagement Through Classroom Games with Kerry Flanagan-Owen | Episode 407

Book a free 1:1 call to create your personalized gamification game plan: 🎯 professorgame.com/discoverycall Can games teach students to navigate politics and power? Kerry Flanagan-Owen from the Bill of Rights Institute says YES—and she's showing us how playful learning is transforming civics educat…

Why Your Toddler Is Always Overwhelmed — What Books Helped Me

Today we talk about five books that have shaped how I think about parenting, child development, and how we show up in family life. These books helped me move from hustle and stress to intention and calm:   📘 The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins 📘 The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman & …

Melissa Cash: Designing Pok Pok & the Digital Playroom Revolution // 65

Melissa Cash isn’t just reshaping children’s screen time—she’s redefining the future of learning and creativity. In this deeply insightful episode, Melissa, the co-founder and CEO of Pok Pok, shares how her own childhood learning struggles inspired a lifelong pursuit to create playful, purposeful, …

Episode 7: Looksmaxxing, Sephora, and the Need to Belong

Sephora bags. Drunk Elephant. Serums. Get ready with me. Looksmaxxing. What looks like vanity or overexposure on the surface is often something much more basic underneath. In this episode, we'll explore why appearance suddenly feels so high-stakes in adolescence, how trends like looksmaxxing and G…

The Whole Point Is That There’s No Point

February 15, 2026 The Whole Point Is That There's No Point Early-childhood educators remind us how vital it is for kids to have plentiful opportunities to engage in free play - which, sadly, is often denied to them as academic pressures are imposed too early and too intensely. But let's consider s…

Freeing Your Child From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Interview with Tamar E Chansky, PhD

The first edition of Freeing Your Child From Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Tamar E. Chanksky, PhD was published 25 years and now there is a revised and updated edition (2025) . This book has remained the standard reference book for parents who are trying navigate the complex territory of parenti…