Raising Boys & Girls Capable Kids Series Coming Soon!
Mar 9, 2026
They introduce a new series tackling a rising “crisis of capability” as kids avoid milestones and risks. They highlight growing anxiety, reasons parents pull back, and common avoided steps like driving. The series will focus on building resilience through boredom, agency, discomfort, and practiced habits to raise more confident, try-and-recover kids.
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Rising Crisis Of Capability In Kids
- Many kids today show high anxiety and avoidance around normal milestones like driving or trying new things.
- David Thomas highlights decades of counseling observing a new 'crisis of capability' even in smart, loved children.
Parents Stepping Back Amid Cultural Noise
- Parental exhaustion, loud culture, and abundant experts are leading families to step back rather than help kids build capability.
- Sissy Goff and David note this combination reduces opportunities for kids to practice risk, agency, and recovery.
Build Capability Through Practice Not Protection
- Do focus on building kids' belief that they can try, recover, and grow rather than aiming for perfection or shielding from every difficulty.
- The hosts recommend practicing boredom, agency, discomfort, resilience, and connection as specific muscles to build.