Episode 360: The Crisis of Capability in Parents with David and Sissy
About this episode
David and Sissy discuss the shift in modern parenting towards anxiety and over-helping, advocating for resilience-building practices.
David and Sissy explore how modern parenting has shifted toward anxiety, over-helping, and outsourcing wisdom to experts—often at the cost of building real capability in kids. They encourage parents to move from relief-driven reactions to resilience-building practices by combining empathy with clear boundaries, trusting their instincts, and giving kids space to struggle and grow. Ultimately, capable parenting focuses less on keeping kids happy and more on helping them become strong, steady, and able to handle life. Resources mentioned: Capable by David Thomas and Sissy Goff I Am Capable by David Thomas and Sissy Goff . . . . . . Sign up to receive the bi-monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour here! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise With Us form. QUINCE: Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order…
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More episodes of Raising Boys & Girls
- Episode 369: Capable the Elementary Years with David and Sissy
- Episode 368: Building Independence and Resilience in Toddlers with Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice
- Episode 367: Capable the Toddler Years with David and Sissy
- Episode 366: Helping Boys Become Capable Men with Sherman Bucher
- Episode 365: Boys' Challenges to Capability with David and Sissy
- Episode 364: Helping Girls Feel Ready and Capable in Today’s World with Kari Kampakis
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