1KHO 924: What High Achieving Families Have in Common | Susan Dominus, The Family Dynamic

Some families produce not just one high-achieving child, but several and Susan Dominus spent years trying to understand why. In this episode, Susan joins Ginny Yurich for a deep dive on the families she studied for The Family Dynamic. They explore topics like the surprising influence siblings have on lifelong success, why letting kids struggle can actually help them thrive, the role of screens and environment, and the shadow side of extraordinary achievement. They discuss historical families like the Brontës to current families who have raised world-class athletes, musicians, and entrepreneurs. They even discuss Susan’s own family! Grab a copy of The Family Dynamic here . Make sure you're following the show and take a few minutes to leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices