The Science of ParentingApril 7, 2025
Letting Kids Fail Is Crucial
Our instinct is to protect our kids from failure. But learning from failure is an important life skill that can’t be overlooked
Stories by Amy Edmondson
Amy Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School and the author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well (Atria, 2023). She has a Master’s Degree in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University.