"Young people today face relentless pressure to succeed in school, at home, and in every aspect of their lives. In The Success Trap , Stuart Slavin explains how a culture of constant performance--not just phones--undermines our kids' mental health. He provides a practical, evidence-based way to break the cycle by building resilience and giving kids more control, choice, and purpose, without sacrificing ambition." --Jennifer Breheny Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of Never Enough and Mattering "Achievement pressure is stressing young people out at epidemic levels. Dr. Stuart Slavin provides us here with a compelling, highly readable mix of research evidence, case stories, and potential solutions. I recommend the book to all parents, educators, and anyone else concerned with the mental wellbeing of young people, kindergarten through graduate or medical school." --Peter Gray, expert in childhood learning and author of Free to Learn "Dr.

Slavin provides both a compelling account of the causes of distress among today's youth and practical pathways for fostering their well-being. Backed by solid research, he illuminates the pressures of our achievement-focused culture and offers realistic, evidence-based solutions. This is an essential guide for parents and educators who want to create environments in which young people can truly learn, thrive, and find meaning." --Richard M. Ryan, McKillop Distinguished Professor, Institute for Positive Psychology and Education, Australian Catholic University, co-Developer of Self-Determination Theory "We've known for a long time that achievement pressure is harming our teens. The question is, what can we do about it? The Success Trap offers answers: a thorough, compassionate, step-by-step approach for parents to follow to help them understand what's going on with their kids and how to help them through it. This book is a lifeline for families." --William Deresiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Excellent Sheep.