How can my child with a disability learn and grow? What does it look like to cultivate capability while honoring their limitations? When am I wrongly making life easier for them? When should I let them struggle? And what if I feel incapable as a parent? Therapist David Thomas joins Amy Julia Becker to discuss:
- parenting in an anxious age
- building resilience
- helping children develop coping skills and confidence
00:00 Introduction to David Thomas
03:13 Why Now? The Rise of Anxiety and Youth Mental Health Crisis
09:09 The Three C's: Coping, Confidence, and Competence
13:37 Naming and Navigating Emotions in Children
19:28 Characteristics of Capable Parents
22:38 Rituals of Affirmation and Security
25:28 Next Steps for Parents and Kids
More: https://amyjuliabecker.com/capable-parenting-david-thomas-raising-resilient-kids/
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ABOUT OUR GUEST:
David Thomas, LMSW, is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and Executive Director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee. For more than thirty years, David has helped children, teens, and families navigate the challenges of growing up with confidence, resilience, and hope.
Known for his humor, engaging storytelling, and practical wisdom, David is one of the country’s most trusted voices on parenting, child development, and family relationships. He is the author of fifteen books, including his newest release, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills & Strategies to Build Resilience. David is the co-host of the Raising Boys & Girls podcast, which has been downloaded more than 15 million times.
David is a frequent speaker at conferences, schools, churches, and organizations across the country. His work has been featured on the TODAY Show and NBC News and in publications including The Washington Post and USA Today.
David and his wife, Connie, live in Nashville and are the proud parents of three adult children, along with a yellow lab named June.
You can connect with David at raisingboysandgirls.com or find daily encouragement on Instagram at @raisingboysandgirls.
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