Our 8-year-old daughter is constantly worried about being late or running out of time for things, and it's creating anxiety that affects our whole family's mornings and transitions. My husband thinks we should teach her better time management skills while I think we're putting too much time pressure on kids in general, and we can't agree on how to help her feel less frantic.
More people experience this than they realize.
A child's anxiety about time reveals deeper questions about how much time pressure is appropriate for young people, dividing parents who both want to help.
“Where Are You with Children and time — how they experience it?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.