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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 15 MIN

When Did Childhood Become a Competition?

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Send us Fan MailAre we putting too much pressure on our children to achieve, compete and keep up? From school results and sports to friendships and social media, childhood can sometimes feel like a race. In this episode, Natasha explores where that pressure comes from, what UK research tells us about children’s wellbeing, and how we can celebrate progress without turning childhood into a competition.

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