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How to build resilience in children by allowing them to fail with Jessica Lahey

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We discuss the essential balance of parenting, focusing on how allowing children to fail fosters resilience and independence. Jessica Leahy shares insights from her book, The Gift of Failure, highlighting the dangers of over-parenting and the need to embrace failure as a part of learning.
• The significance of letting children experience failure
• Over-parenting and its effects on children's autonomy
• Emphasizing the process of learning rather than the end result
• Strategies for fostering independence in children
• The role of parental expectations and societal pressures
• Practical tips for promoting resilience and problem-solving skills
• Real-life examples demonstrating the advantages of allowing mistakes
• Resources for parents to further explore these concepts

Research on overparenting:

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s43076-024-00407-x.pdf

Watch this on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/btVcqD9AQU8

Get The Gift of Failure:

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Follow Jessica on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/teacherlahey/

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Chapters

1. Supporting Parents Through Science & Education (00:00:00)

2. Shifting Parenting Perspectives With Jessica Leahy (00:06:52)

3. Building Competence and Autonomy in Children (00:16:51)

4. Fostering Independence in Children (00:22:07)

5. Parenting Beyond Achievement and Rewards (00:30:34)

6. Empowering Children Through Modeling and Support (00:42:48)

7. Fostering Independence and Autonomy in Children (00:48:26)

8. Parenting Through Process and Progress (00:57:20)

9. Promoting Autonomy Through Pro-Social Skills (01:04:43)

226 episodes

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We discuss the essential balance of parenting, focusing on how allowing children to fail fosters resilience and independence. Jessica Leahy shares insights from her book, The Gift of Failure, highlighting the dangers of over-parenting and the need to embrace failure as a part of learning.
• The significance of letting children experience failure
• Over-parenting and its effects on children's autonomy
• Emphasizing the process of learning rather than the end result
• Strategies for fostering independence in children
• The role of parental expectations and societal pressures
• Practical tips for promoting resilience and problem-solving skills
• Real-life examples demonstrating the advantages of allowing mistakes
• Resources for parents to further explore these concepts

Research on overparenting:

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s43076-024-00407-x.pdf

Watch this on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/btVcqD9AQU8

Get The Gift of Failure:

Canada or the US

Follow Jessica on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/teacherlahey/

💬 Want Support in Your Parenting Journey?

👥 Join the Reflective Parent Club

Parenting can be overwhelming and exhausting—especially when emotions run high.

Join the Reflective Parent Club to find support, practical strategies, and a caring community that helps you thrive.

Try it for FREE for 7 days!

📅 Book a free 1:1 call with Dr. Cindy

Personalized support to help you navigate digital life and emotional triggers.

🧠 Free Resources:

📲 Stay Connected:

📩 Email: [email protected]

📸 Instagram | 🧠 Reflective Parenting Facebook Group

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube...

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Supporting Parents Through Science & Education (00:00:00)

2. Shifting Parenting Perspectives With Jessica Leahy (00:06:52)

3. Building Competence and Autonomy in Children (00:16:51)

4. Fostering Independence in Children (00:22:07)

5. Parenting Beyond Achievement and Rewards (00:30:34)

6. Empowering Children Through Modeling and Support (00:42:48)

7. Fostering Independence and Autonomy in Children (00:48:26)

8. Parenting Through Process and Progress (00:57:20)

9. Promoting Autonomy Through Pro-Social Skills (01:04:43)

226 episodes

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