Jessica Lahey Books
Jessica Lahey is an author, journalist and speaker. She writes a biweekly column for The New York Times and is a contributing writer at The Atlantic magazine.
The Gift of Failure
What's The Gift of Failure about?
In The Gift of Failure (2015), Lahey offers compelling reasons for caregivers to relinquish control over their children and let them fail. By taking this approach, Lahey argues, it will give children an important opportunity to learn about their values and skills, while strengthening their confidence, autonomy and sense of responsibility.
Who should read The Gift of Failure?
- Parents and caregivers
- Teachers
- Anyone working with children
The Addiction Inoculation
What's The Addiction Inoculation about?
The Addiction Inoculation (2021) is a parents’ guide to raising kids who have the knowledge, support, and self-confidence necessary to steer clear of the twin dangers of alcohol and drug use. From peer pressure to self-efficacy, it examines the risks kids need to avoid, and the defenses they need to acquire, in order to live happy, healthy, and substance-free lives.
Who should read The Addiction Inoculation?
- Parents who want to raise drink- and drug-free kids
- Teachers interested in the psychology of addiction