Jessica Lahey writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Washington Post, the New York Times, and The Atlantic and is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. She is a member of the Amazon Studios Thought Leader Board and wrote the curriculum for Amazon Kids' The Stinky and Dirty Show. She lives in Vermont with her husband and two sons.
"Gripping...how can teachers snatch back their critical role and
give children the necessary space to fail? They could start by
making parents read Lahey."--New York Times Book
Review
"How can we help our children grow to be resourceful, happy adults?
Lahey shows in practical terms how to know what your child is ready
for and how to offer support even as you encourage autonomy. A
wise, engaging book, steeped in scientific research and tempered
with common sense."--Daniel T. Willingham, PhD, author of
Why Don't Students Like School?
"Instead of lecturing us about what we're doing wrong, Jessica
Lahey reveals what she did wrong with her own children and
students--and how she systematically reformed her ways. A
refreshing, practical book for parents who want to raise resilient
kids but aren't sure how to start."--Amanda Ripley, author
of The Smartest Kids in the World
"It's hard to overstate the importance of this book. The Gift
of Failure is beautifully written; it's deeply researched; but
most of all it's the one book we all need to read if we want to
instill the next generation with confidence and
joy."--Susan Cain, author of Quiet
"Lahey has many wise and helpful words...ones that any parent can
and should embrace."--Publishers
Weekly
"Lahey offers one of the most important parenting messages of our
times: Unless we allow our children to learn how to take on
challenges, they won't thrive in school and in life. Her extremely
helpful book tells her story, compiles research, and provides
hundreds of doable suggestions."--Ellen Galinsky, author of
Mind in the Making
"This fascinating, thought-provoking book shows that to help
children succeed, we must allow them to fail. Essential reading for
parents, teachers, coaches, psychologists, and anyone else who
wants to guide children towards lives of independence, creativity,
and courage."--Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness
Project
"Through an artful combination of anecdote and research, Lahey
delivers a lesson that moms and dads badly need to learn: that
failure is vital to children's success. Any parent who pines for a
saner, more informed approach to child-rearing should read this
book."--Jennifer Senior, author of All Joy and No
Fun
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