Growing Competence In Capable Kids with David and Sissy | Ep. 414

Kicking off a new stretch of their Capable series, Sissy Goff and David Thomas explore the strength of competence, distinguishing it from confidence: confidence says "I think I can," competence says "I've done hard things before," and it's built by practicing through real, manageable struggles rather than being rescued from them. They introduce "the capable pause" — asking whether a situation is truly unsafe or just uncomfortable before stepping in illustrated by David's story of coaching his daughter Lily through a recurring conflict with a classmate instead of solving it for her. The episode closes with a challenge to notice one moment this week where you're tempted to intervene, pause, and ask your child, "What do you think you could try?" Resources mentioned: Capable by David Thomas and Sissy Goff I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet by Shauna Niequist Romans 5, Romans 8, and John 16 — scripture passages on struggle, perseverance, and character. . . . . . . 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! https://raising-boys-and-girls.kit.co... Order our new book, Capable, here!! - https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/c... See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here. https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/ . . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... CHRISTIAN HEALTHSHARE MINISTRIES: Take charge of your healthcare by visiting https://tinyurl.com/RBGCHMinistries. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at http://tinyurl.com/RBGBollandBranch⁠. Exclusions apply. QUINCE: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGQuince⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. SEEDS: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RONSeedsApp and download the free SEEDS app and take one small step today. Plant your first seed and see what God can grow. HEY POLO: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGHeyPolo or use code RAISING and get 40% off your first year!