Feb 26 2025 61 mins 1
In this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with the incredible Michelle Icard, author, educator, and middle school expert, to talk about why failures and mistakes are actually GOOD for kids - and how we can turn them into powerful learning experiences (without the shame or guilt!)
Michelle introduces her game-changing approach to parenting through challenges, including eight common "failure archetypes" - like The Rebel and The Loner - which help parents understand what’s really going on when kids mess up. She also shares her simple three-step framework for guiding kids through tough moments, teaching them to bounce back, grow stronger, and build resilience for life.
If you’ve ever struggled with how to respond when your child makes a mistake, this episode is packed with real-life wisdom and practical tools to help you parent with compassion, confidence, and clarity. Tune in now and learn how to embrace mistakes as stepping stones to success!
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