{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Jessica Lahey: Raising Resilient and Addiction-Resistant Kids","description":"Episode Description In this powerful and insightful episode, Erica sits down with Jessica Lahey\u2014teacher, bestselling author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation, and a leading voice in parenting, education, and child welfare. With deep personal and professional experience, Jessica shares practical strategies and grounded wisdom on how to raise kids who are emotionally strong, self-motivated, and resilient in the face of failure and substance use risk. From letting kids stumble to fostering autonomy, and from addiction prevention to healthy, shame-free conversations, this episode is a must-listen for any parent, educator, or caregiver who wants to support children through the challenges of growing up in today\u2019s world. Key Takeways We explore: \u2022 The pivotal moment that connected Jessica\u2019s experiences as a teacher, parent, and recovering alcoholic \u2022 Why failure is essential for growth, especially in the tween and teen years \u2022 How over-helping robs kids of motivation\u2014and what to do instead \u2022 Building true resilience in our kids through setbacks and struggle \u2022 Key parenting practices that reduce the risk of substance use \u2022 What a \u201cslow-drip\u201d conversation about drugs and alcohol really looks like \u2022 The difference between shame and accountability\u2014and how to keep trust intact \u2022 Guidance for parents with a family history of addiction \u2022 What gives Jessica hope about this generation of kids \u2022 Her one core piece of wisdom for raising healthy, strong, addiction-resilient kids About Jessica Lahey Jessica Lahey is the bestselling author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation, which earned the Research Society on Alcohol\u2019s Media Award. A veteran educator, she\u2019s taught grades 6\u201312 in public and private schools, and spent five years teaching at a Vermont rehab center for teens with addiction. Her work on education, parenting, and child welfare has appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and The New York Times, where she wrote the \u201cParent-Teacher Conference\u201d column for three years. She also created the educational curriculum for Amazon Kids\u2019 award-winning The Stinky and Dirty Show. Jess co-hosts the #AmWriting podcast, offering insights into writing and publishing from her home in rural Vermont. Links The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey The Addiction Inoculation by Jessica Lahey Jessica\u2019s website: www.jessicalahey.com EPISODE SPONSOR: Tremblant Living Learn More about Your Host On a mission to redefine self-care globally, Erica Diamond is a sought-after Media Expert, Professional Speaker, Bestselling Author of List Your Goals Journal, Host of The Erica Diamond Podcast, Founder of Bliss Essential Oils (BlissEssential.co), Course Creator of Busy To Bliss (http:\/\/BusyToBliss.com), Certified Life & Career Coach, Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Founder & Editor-In-Chief of the Award-Winning Lifestyle Platform EricaDiamond.com\u00ae (previously WomenOnTheFence.com\u00ae). Erica Diamond has been named to the coveted list of The Top 20 Women in Canada, FORBES Magazine\u2019s Top 100 Sites for Women and a Profit Hot 50 Canadian Company. Erica is a busy mom of two boys, \u2018bad cook,\u2019 and new drummer!   To learn more about Erica Diamond, visit her website EricaDiamond.com SIGN UP for the FREE Self-Care Masterclass for Busy Women:  https:\/\/wellness.ericadiamond.com\/masterclass SIGN UP for Erica\u2019s weekly newsletter and tips: https:\/\/wellness.ericadiamond.com\/subscribe   If you liked this episode, please consider giving our show a 5* rating, and then go ahead and enjoy all our other episodes. And don\u2019t forget to subscribe to the show! ","author_name":"The Erica Diamond Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/ericadiamondpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"