The votes are in and the Duniway Summer Read is....
The Gift of Failure - How the best parents let go so their children can succeed by Jessica Lahey!
The hope is that folks can read it over the summer and we can come back in the fall to discuss in small groups. Happy summer reading!
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Related Articles:
- Why Failure Hits Girls so Hard
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Related Podcasts:
- Armchair Expert with Jessica Lahey
- Good Life Project with Jessica Lahey
- Psychologists Off the Clock with Jessica Lahey
More about The Gift of Failure:
"A refreshing, practical book for parents who want to raise resilient kids.” - Amanda Ripley, author of The Smartest Kids in the World
Lahey lays out a blueprint with targeted advice for handling homework, report cards, social dynamics, and sports. Most importantly, she sets forth a plan to help parents learn to step back and embrace their children’s failures. Hard-hitting yet warm and wise, The Gift of Failure is essential reading for parents, educators, and psychologists nationwide who want to help children succeed.