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The Balance Project

Raising Kids in a “Never Enough” World

October 28, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Today’s parents are raising kids in a culture of constant pressure — driven by achievement, social media, and relentless comparison. But what children need most isn’t another success metric — it’s to know that they truly matter.

Join the Ridge Road Alliance, The SOURCE, and The Balance Project for an inspiring event featuring award-winning journalist and best-selling author Jennifer Breheny Wallace, known for Never Enough, and her upcoming book Mattering.

In this powerful conversation, we’ll explore:

- Why achievement culture is leaving kids anxious and unfulfilled

- How technology intensifies pressure and comparison

- Practical strategies parents can use to foster balance, connection, and a sense of belonging

Who should attend:
- Parents and guardians
- Teachers and school staff
- Student athletes
- 8th grade students and above
- Students involved in extracurricular activities
- Coaches and extracurricular activity leaders
- Counselors and mental health professionals working with youth
- Youth mentors and volunteers
- Community members interested in youth well-being

*This event also qualifies for community service hours.

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TO Theresa Oconnor
JGH Josie Gutierrez Haas
MP Matt Pulley
LD Laura DiPietro
NC Natalie Corlett
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