Podcast Episode

Ep30 Perfectionism in Children

Enlightening Motherhood·Emily Hamblin & Ashley Schultz·12 October 2026·34 min

About this episode

Ashley dives into perfectionism in children: what it looks like, the difference between growth mindset perfectionism and fixed mindset perfectionism, things that encourage perfectionism in children, how we can help our children notice and learn from their mistakes, what we can say to our kids who struggle with perfectionism and lots of great takeaways you can use to support your child to help them overcome their perfectionist traits. Big Life Journal - 30 Ways to Respond to Your Perfectionist Child https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/respond-perfectionist-child Big Life Journal - The Brain is a Muscle visual https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/help-child-with-perfectionism Big Life Journal - Ravine Graphic https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/teach-kids-growth-mindset-neuroplasticity-activities Quirky Kid: https://www.childpsychologist.com.au/resources/perfectionism-in-children-top-8-strategies Attitude Magazine article about perfectionism and ADHD https://www.additudemag.com/perfectionism-adhd-not-good-enough-anxiety/ I Have ADHD Podcast with Kristen Carder https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-have-adhd-podcast/id1446874607