About this episode

David Thomas and Sissy Goff discuss their book Capable and the challenges kids face in developing resilience and courage.

David Thomas and Sissy Goff are back, and this conversation is incredibly relatable. Kids are more hesitant, more overwhelmed, and less willing to step into the very things that help them grow. Ginny talks with them about their new book Capable and what they are seeing after decades of counseling families: shrinking comfort zones, rising anxiety, and a culture that has made it harder for kids to practice real-life courage. This is a practical conversation that is full of direction. From letting kids experience disappointment to building flexibility, risk, and resilience in everyday moments, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what actually helps kids thrive. Get your copy of Capable here ! Find everything David and Sissy offer at https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com and on their podcast Raising Boys & Girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: 1000 Hours Outside

Guests: David Thomas, Sissy Goff

Topics covered

• child development
• anxiety
• resilience
• parenting
• courage
• comfort zones

Keywords

• kids
• parenting
• anxiety
• resilience
• courage
• disappointment
• flexibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Capable, Raising Boys & Girls

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