Episode 369: Capable the Elementary Years with David and Sissy
4/23/202627 min
Elementary school is a critical window where kids begin asking, “Am I capable?” and moments of struggle, not success, are what build that belief. Anxiety, anger, lack of regulation, and low agency are showing up more than ever, but they’re also opportunities. When parents pause before rescuing, hold steady boundaries, and give kids space to problem-solve, they’re actually building resilience and mental health. Capability grows when kids experience manageable challenges with support, learning, “I can do hard things.” . . . . . . 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! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour 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 our Advertise With Us form. HOPE SPRINGS: Listen along to Hope Springs, https://tinyurl.com/RBGHopeSprings, a family audio drama series following the lives and adventures of a few Colorado kids QUINCE: Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg. Exclusions apply. NIV ILLUSTRATING BIBLE: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGNIVIllustratingBible to learn more about the NIV Illustrating Bible. EVERYBODY GET A JUICE BOX: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGJuiceboxPodcast to learn more about this podcast on neurodiverse parenting. SHOPIFY: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGShopify to learn more about Shopify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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First 90 secondsDavid Thomas· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Do you remember when we first started the podcast?
Sissy Goff· Host0:03
I remember. We had microphones, big feelings, and absolutely no idea what we were doing.
David Thomas· Host0:09
We laugh all the time about how it's a miracle two therapists who struggle to open a Google Doc ever got a podcast off the ground.
Sissy Goff· Host0:16
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David Thomas· Host0:23
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Sissy Goff· Host0:34
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David Thomas· Host0:48
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Sissy Goff· Host0:55
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David Thomas· Host0:58
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Sissy Goff· Host1:03
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David Thomas· Host1:09
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Sissy Goff· Host1:11
That's shopify.com/rbg. [upbeat music] Hey, friends. Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls podcast. I'm