The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

The Gift of Failure with Author Jessica Lahey

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I welcome back Jessica Lahey to discuss her New York Times Bestselling Book, "The Gift of Failure: Learning to Let Go so our children can succeed."


We discuss the following (and so much more):

  • Why is society so fixated on points and scores rather than the actual process of learning?
  • What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and why are they important? 
  • What is the difference between autonomy and independence?
  • What other options do you have if you don’t bribe, nag, or impose punishment in order to get kids to do what we want them to do?

    • For more about Jessica Lahey and her work, visit 

    https://www.jessicalahey.com/ or follow her on Instagram @teacherlahey 


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