134: Screwing Up And Why It's Important – Talking With Mom and New York Times Best-selling Author Jessica Lahey (Rebroadcast)

Diving into the archives of We Turned Out Okay, and finding wonderful shows like this one which you may not have heard before (and will get something out of even if you have heard it already), seems like a fitting start to a new year. My guest today, Gift of Failure author Jessica Lahey, has helped me in so many ways: to be a better mom, to forgive myself when I screw up, to take the long view on mistakes, thinking not so much about epic fails but instead asking myself "how do I learn from this?" (Jess is also 1/2 of the #amwriting with Jess and KJ duo; click here to check out one of my favorite podcasts, and great if you have any interest in writing or creating!) I know you'll learn a lot from our conversation today, thanks for tuning in! Today's show is brought to you by the Ninja Parenting Community: If you like what you hear on We Turned Out Okay, but you feel like it's not quite enough… If you want more personal help and advice from me… The Ninja Parenting Community is the place for you to get that help! – We've got classes, like Sanity With Kids, to help you simultaneously raise your children and retain your sanity – Parent-Coaching calls: one "starter" call for monthly members and one each quarter for annual members – Forums where I personally help and advise members – and where we all support each other Now is the perfect time to join, because you get beta pricing and it's really built out to help you most. This coming Friday the cost will double when we leave beta, so click this link to see what it's all about! Want a closer look PLUS a free copy of Positive Discipline Ninja Tactics, the book I wrote to help you handle everything your child can throw at you? Come to the live NPC FAQ Q&A! This coming Thursday night, February 2, at 8 PM EST you can: – look inside the community – listen as I address lots of frequently asked questions – ask your questions! And just for showing up at the Q&A you'll receive a free copy of Positive Discipline Ninja Tactics! Up until now the book has only been available in Amazon – get it for free at the Q&A : ) To sign up for the NPC FAQ Q&A – and for notes to today's show, go to weturnedoutokay.com/134!