Perfectionism
Toxic perfectionism in kids - what parents can do
2 Feb 2023
Perfectionism can prevent children from taking risks but parents can help relieve the pressure, says Australian parenting expert Justin Coulson. Video, Audio
The dangers of perfectionism in adolescents
23 Feb 2018
Victoria University PhD graduate Dr Madeleine Brocklesby has been researching perfectionism in adolescents - which can be linked to serious anxiety and even self harm. Audio
Preventing perfectionism
1 Feb 2018
How can we prevent our perfectionist children from focusing on their mistakes? From screwing up the drawing because they went over the lines, to refusing to do things because they think they're not… Audio
Do you have an all-or-nothing kid?
29 Sep 2016
Christchurch psychologist Mike McKinney tells Kathryn Ryan it's often helpful for parents to look at their own motivations and expectations. Audio