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EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 20 MIN

Why I Don't Care My Kids Are Late For School & The Morning Habit That Set Kids Up To Learn.

from The High Performance Gym

Every morning, millions of parents race against the clock — stressed, shouting, and throwing kids into cars just to make a bell. But what if the obsession with being on time is actually setting your children up to fail?In this episode, host Keir Wotherspoon shares the controversial parenting decision that divided the internet, the science behind why your child's morning routine could be damaging their ability to learn, and why the education system wasn't built for your child at all.Key Takeaways:The real reason your child can't focus at school — and it starts before they even arriveWhy one dad made a controversial decision that got him labelled a "bad parent" onlineThe simple morning habit that naturally boosts dopamine, regulates hormones, and primes kids to learnWhat a burned-out single mum's story reveals about the impossible standards parents are held toThe surprising thing a teacher said about late arrivals vs. stressed arrivalsWhy the education system wasn't designed for your child — and what year it actually was designed forThe counterintuitive skill your child needs to develop before you teach them punctualityTell me what you thought of this episode:Email me directly hereConnect with me:InstagramFacebook

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