# How To Raise Capable Kids

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Podcast: [Raising Rock](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-rock-7496512)
Published: 2026-03-17T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elise-orozco8/episodes/How-To-Raise-Capable-Kids-e3ghvtj
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We are so excited to welcome David Thomas and Sissy Goff from Raising Boys & Girls to The Raising Rock Podcast. David and Sissy have spent decades counseling children and equipping parents, and their newest book, Capable: A Guide to Raising Kids Who Know They Can Do Hard Things , continues that mission. In this episode, we talk about something every parent wants for their children: capability. How do we raise kids who can face challenges, navigate disappointment, and grow through difficulty instead of shrinking from it? David shares a powerful insight from his work with boys: when something goes wrong, many boys instinctively swing between blame and shame. They either point the finger outward or turn the criticism inward. The healthy middle ground we want to teach them is ownership. Sissy also explains how many girls tend to move toward perfectionism, placing immense pressure on themselves to get everything right. Throughout the conversation, they offer practical wisdom for parents on: • Raising children who are capable and resilient • Helping kids navigate big emotions and setbacks • Teaching ownership instead of blame or shame • Guiding boys and girls through their different emotional patterns If you want to raise kids who can face the world with confidence, humility, and courage, this conversation is full of wisdom. How to connect with Raising Boys and Girls Learn more about Raising Boys and Girls Follow Raising Boys and Girls on Instagram Follow Sissy on Instagram How to connect with Raising Rock: Learn more about ⁠Raising Rock⁠ . Follow Raising Rock on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Pinterest⁠ . ⁠ On our website, you’ll find our products and merch, parenting tools and resources, and a deeper look into who we are and the heart behind Raising Rock. On the Resources page, you’…

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