In this episode, I dive into the incredibly important concept of giving our kids the gift of failure. Inspired by Jessica Lahey’s book, The Gift of Failure, I explore how allowing our kids to fail, take risks, and have unstructured time builds resilience and independence—something they desperately need in today’s overscheduled world. We talk about autonomy, supporting emotional growth by acknowledging their frustration without jumping in to fix things, and why stepping back and letting them figure it out on their own might just be the greatest gift you can give them. It’s all about fostering independence, problem-solving skills, and emotional strength. Tune in for some eye-opening parenting strategies! (00:00:35) Fostering Resilience and Independence in Children (00:10:00) Building Trust Through Validating Children's Emotions (00:12:37) Empowering Children Through Problem-Solving Skills (00:18:13) Encouraging Autonomy through Supportive Parenting Approach The Gift of Failure Jamie's Courses Jamie's Instagram Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community Oh Crap! Potty Training Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler Paleovalley Protein Sticks