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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 19 MIN

Parenting: Can failure be good for children?

from Parenting with Nikki Bush · host 702

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Nikki Bush, resident human potential and parenting expert, about the benefits of allowing children to experience failure and how this builds self-trust, resilience, and independence. They also talk about how this approach helps parents develop greater trust in their children’s abilities and supports their growth in confidence and capability. Gugs Mhlungu is your weekend companion for thoughtful conversations on lifestyle, health, culture, books, food, and everything happening around 702Land. Thanks for listening. Catch the 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu live on 702 every weekend morning from 6 am to 10 am (SA time). Find more from the show and catch-up podcasts on the Primedia+ app https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj Subscribe to the 702 newsletters for more https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702    702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/  702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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