About this episode

David and Sissy discuss the important role fathers play in fostering confidence and resilience in their daughters.

David and Sissy explore the unique role fathers play in helping daughters develop confidence, resilience, and capability. Through personal stories, research, and counseling insights, they discuss how dads build capability by spending time with their daughters, teaching practical skills, staying emotionally engaged, and continuing to pursue connection even during the challenging adolescent years. They also address common pitfalls, such as aligning with daughters against moms or withdrawing when daughters seem distant, and offer practical ways fathers can strengthen connection through shared experiences, curiosity, encouragement, and consistent presence. Resources mentioned: Capable by David Thomas and Sissy Goff The Middle Place by Kelly Corrigan Books by Dan Allender . . . . . . 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! Order our new book, Capable, 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: David Thomas, Sissy Goff

Topics covered

• fathers and daughters
• confidence
• resilience
• parenting
• connection
• adolescence

Sponsors

QUINCE, BOLL & BRANCH, SHOPIFY

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: That Sounds Fun Network

Books & works: Capable, The Middle Place

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