Parenting
The Gift of Failure
Jessica Lahey
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Teacher and writer Jessica Lahey argues that well-intentioned overparenting — rescuing children from every setback and struggle — undermines the competence and resilience kids need to succeed, and shows parents how to let age-appropriate failure do its work.
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