The Gift of Failure

Learn how to raise successful, resilient, and self-reliant children with this groundbreaking manifesto. In a world where overprotectiveness is the norm, author Jessica Lahey challenges parents to let their children experience failure and disappointment in order to develop crucial life skills. With targeted advice on homework, report cards, social dynamics, and sports, Lahey provides a blueprint for helping children learn to solve their own problems. Essential reading for parents, educators, and psychologists, The Gift of Failure will help you step back and embrace your children's failures as opportunities for growth.