Should I Let My Kid Fail? A Conversation with Michelle Icard- Episode 740

Todd and Cathy talk with Michelle Icard, the author of ’14 Talks by Age 14′ and her new book, ‘8 Setbacks that Can Make a Child a Success.’ They discuss why we try to manage everyone’s emotions, the challenges of letting our kids experience failure, and how embracing these challenges can contribute to building their character and enabling them to navigate their own lives.

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:13:04) Managing everybody’s emotions

(00:19:45) Hero and rescuer energy

(00:27:17) Zen Parenting 2024 Conference

(00:27:48) Team Zen Circle

(00:28:54) Purple Rocket Podcast

(00:34:50) Son with braces for 6 years *

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