1KHO 775: Helping Kids Do Hard Things Again | David Thomas and Sissy Goff, Capable
4/21/202658 min
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
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First 90 secondsGinny Yurich· Host0:00
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Ginny Yurich· Host0:32
My name is Ginny Urgner, the founder of 1000 Hours Outside, and back for the second time as a duo, David Thomas and Sissy Goff. Welcome We are so happy to be with you Always, always Yes Look at this pile of books that I have- [laughs] ... of yours, plus the kids' ones. I don't even know if you can see it. I, I just have been- [laughs] ... so impacted by the way that you write the compassion in your words- Mm ... the hope that you bring, and so I am thrilled beyond thrilled that you have a new book coming out called Capable, and this is a book about h- teaching kids and adults about their strengths, their skills, and different strategies that they can use to build resilience. Can you give us the backstory of... I always am curious about why this. Like, you had these kids' books that came out about the Day Star Dogs, with the Day Star Dogs as heroes, you know, and one of them is about learning to share the spotlight, a lesson about jealousy, and this one is about a lesson in self-control, Happy Finds Her Calm. So I'm always like, ooh,