Stephen Clifford on Raising Resilient Kids as a Working Dad
About this episode
Stephen Clifford discusses how working dads can raise resilient kids by preparing them to face challenges with confidence and character.
Raising resilient kids isn’t about protecting them from every challenge. It’s about preparing them to face challenges with confidence, character, and resilience. Stephen Clifford is an author, youth coach, speaker, and creator of the Forgotten Wisdom children’s book series. Together with his wife, he’s intentionally raising his children to embrace accountability, gratitude, perseverance, and failure as part of growth, while recognizing that every child learns differently. Stephen shares how to: Raise resilient kids without trying to eliminate every obstacle Help children build confidence by learning from failure Adapt your parenting style to fit each child’s unique personality Teach accountability and gratitude through everyday moments Model the values you hope your kids will carry into adulthood Balance the demands of fatherhood, meaningful work, and being a working dad Create family traditions that reinforce character over achievement Think beyond today’s parenting decisions to the legacy you’re building for future generations Stephen offers practical encouragement for working dads navigating fatherhood, modern dad challenges, and the responsibility of raising children with…
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