WHO: All Pinkerton Parents are invited! 

WHAT: A Book Club! We will read The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey Modern parenting is defined by an   unprecedented level of over protectiveness: parents now rush   to school to deliver forgotten assignments, challenge teachers on report card disappointments, mastermind children’s friendships, and interfere on the playing field. As teacher, journalist, and parent Jessica Lahey explains, even though these parents see themselves as being highly responsive to their children’s well-being, they aren’t giving them the chance to experience failure—or the opportunity to learn to solve their own problems. (From the back cover)

WHEN: January 23, 2020 | 6:30pm

WHERE: Pinkerton Elementary School Library

WHY: We are committed to our CISD Core Values at Pinkerton! We believe that by coming together to read and discuss valuable topics related to raising children today we will positively impact our children through our collective engagement, relationships with one another, and how we redefine success of our children. 

The Gift of Failure is on the NYC Bestseller List, has received numerous awards & positive reviews, and other CISD parent book clubs have read & recommend this book.

HOW: You may purchase this book through Amazon or any book store. Please read the book on your own by the meeting date (1/23/20).  The book club will be facilitated by Mrs. Hunt (librarian) and Mrs. Mikkelsen.

CLICK HERE to purchase the book. 

Light Refreshments will be served.