Why our kids need discomfort to grow with David Thomas and Sissy Goff

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of allowing discomfort in children's lives to foster resilience and confidence.

Raising kids who are confident, resilient, and grounded in their faith is a deep desire for most parents, but in today’s world, it can feel like we’re constantly pulled between protecting our kids and preparing them for real life. In this episode, Steph sits down with Sissy Goff and David Thomas to talk about what they call a “crisis of capability” in kids today. Steph, Sissy, and David talk about how our desire to keep kids happy can sometimes work against their long-term growth. They discuss the importance of allowing discomfort, setting boundaries, and helping kids build the skills they need to face life with confidence. Sissy and David are counselors, speakers, and co-hosts of the Raising Boys & Girls Podcast . Together, they’ve spent over 30 years working with kids and families. Their new book, Capable , offers practical tools, encouragement, and over 100 exercises to help parents raise kids who are ready for life’s challenges. Resources Mentioned Daystar Counseling Capable Book Moms, Dads, and Grads Gift Guide Sign up for Morning Minute Open a LearningRX center Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube ! The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the…

People in this episode

Host: Steph Thurling

Guests: Sissy Goff, David Thomas

Topics covered

• parenting
• child development
• resilience
• faith
• discomfort
• boundaries

Keywords

• discomfort
• growth
• parenting
• confidence
• resilience
• boundaries
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Daystar Counseling, Raising Boys & Girls Podcast, Christian Parenting Podcast Network, YouTube

Products: Capable

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