Parent guide: How to turn failures into lessons

While failure is a part of life, it can be hard for children — but there are ways to turn those disappointments into valuable lessons. Parenting expert Michelle Icard joins TODAY with tips for helping them understand setbacks at different ages.

August 29, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER On the Show August 29, 2023 | VIEW IN BROWSER On the Show How to help your kids turn failure into valuable lessons How to help your kids turn failure into valuable lessons While failure is a part of life, it can be hard for children — but there are ways to turn those disappointments into valuable lessons. Parenting expert Michelle Icard joins TODAY with tips for helping them understand setbacks at different ages. WATCH NOW > Moments from TODAY Moments from TODAY Elton John released from the hospital after falling at home WATCH NOW > Elton John released from the hospital after falling at home WATCH NOW > Connections is coming to the NYT games app WATCH NOW > Connections is coming to the NYT games app WATCH NOW > Spanish soccer chief who kissed player after World Cup is under criminal investigation WATCH NOW > Spanish soccer chief who kissed player after World Cup is under criminal investigation WATCH NOW > 3rd HOUR of TODAY 3rd HOUR of TODAY Dylan Dreyer finally gets her luggage back after Italian vacation WATCH NOW > Dylan Dreyer finally gets her luggage back after Italian vacation WATCH NOW > TODAY with HODA & JENNA TODAY with HODA & JENNA First generation college-bound friends get surprise scholarships WATCH NOW > First generation college-bound friends get surprise scholarships WATCH NOW > Shop TODAY Shop TODAY Steals & Deals: Up to 85% off shackets, ballet flats, more fall fashion essentials WATCH NOW > Steals & Deals: Up to 85% off shackets, ballet flats, more fall fashion essentials WATCH NOW > Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy | Contact MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT