Puddle Jumpers

In Puddle Jumpers, Brandon Webb translates lessons from performance psychology and his experience training elite military units into practical parenting guidance.

The book advocates positive reinforcement, mental rehearsal, and deliberate self-talk to help children build confidence and resilience.

Webb uses personal stories from fatherhood—like allowing kids to play in a mud puddle—and concrete strategies for difficult seasons, especially for boys aged 12–15.

He emphasizes asking better questions, owning parenting mistakes, and creating environments where kids feel safe to fail and learn.

The book aims to help parents raise adventurous, self-directed children without crushing natural curiosity or imposing unrealistic standards of perfection.