Overcoming Overparenting with Jessica Lahey | By: Committee for Children RSS Show Notes In this episode of the Grow Kinder® podcast, Dr. Tia Kim sits down with educator and author Jessica Lahey to explore the vital role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in nurturing children’s success—both academically and emotionally. Jessica talks about how parents can embrace failure as a way to foster resilient adults, sharing vulnerable, real stories of overparenting that highlight its impact. Throughout the episode, the pair discusses effective strategies to combat overparenting, the link between SEL programming and substance use prevention, and how advocating for nurturing environments can help foster the emotional intelligence needed to be successful in life. Jessica offers practical insights for parents and educators on giving children the space to thrive, encouraging open discussions about feelings and perspectives. Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic, she sees an opportunity to strengthen social-emotional skills and underscores the importance of building resilience in children. Stay tuned for more enlightening episodes this season. Catch us on your favorite podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud. Visit GrowKinderPodcast.org for more information. Additional Resources: Learn more about Jessica Lahey. Sign up for Committee for Children’s policy and advocacy newsletter.