Breaking Free from the OverParenting Trap with Julie Lythcott-Haims
Episode Summary
In today’s world teenagers are expected to excel in every aspect of their lives—academics, extracurriculars, work, and more. Parents want more than anything for their children to succeed so they often take on a lot of the responsibility and stress themselves. But perhaps we need to take a pause for a moment and question what we mean by success. Could this hyper-focus on achievement actually be hindering rather than helping our children thrive.
In this episode Dr. Cam is thrilled to have Julie Lythcott-Haims with us. She sparks a national dialogue challenging conventional parenting wisdom in her acclaimed book, "How to Raise an Adult," and her TED Talk, "How to Raise Successful Kids—Without Overparenting," boasting over 7 million views (many of which are Dr. Cam’s!)
Meet Julie Lythcott-Haims
Julie Lythcott-Haims is the author of NYT bestselling How to Raise an Adult, a book which grew out of her experience as the former dean of freshmen at Stanford University. When it was published in 2015, it sparked a national discussion around parenting and fostering autonomy in college students. Her TED Talk, “How to Raise Successful Kids—Without Overparenting,” has been viewed 7 million times. Her searing 2017 memoir, Real American, explores her experience of growing up as a Black biracial woman in white spaces, and her third book, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, which came out in 2021, is a compassionate and practical guide to living a more authentic adulthood.
A highly sought-after speaker, Lythcott-Haims holds degrees from Stanford University, Harvard Law School, and California College of the Arts. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees at California College of the Arts. She lives in Palo Alto, California, where she is a member of the city council. She was recently named Legislator of the Year by the NAACP of Silicon Valley and launched an ultimately unsuccessful bid for U.S. Congress.
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Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Julie Lythcott-Haims Ted Talk: How to Successful Raise Kids--With Over-Parenting
FREE Guide: Dr. Cam’s 10 Pro Tips for Raising Teens
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