Sissy Goff & David Thomas: The Five Skills Every Kid Needs
From The Pivot by Andrew Osenga
April 28, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 125
About this episode
Sissy Goff and David Thomas discuss the essential skills children need and how parents can foster independence.
People in this episode
Host: Andrew Osenga
Guests: Sissy Goff, David Thomas
Topics covered
- parenting
- child development
- mental health
- independence
- anxiety
- capability
Keywords
- parenting
- children's therapy
- anxiety
- capability
- mental health
- independence
- growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Daystar Counseling
Books & works: Capable, Raising Boys and Girls
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