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The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee: Raising Self-Reliant Children
Dr. Wendy Mogel offers a values-based approach to raising self-reliant, respectful children, encouraging parents to avoid overprotection and instead foster responsibility, gratitude, and strong character.
Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life
Peter Gray argues that self-directed play and learning are essential for building independence, problem-solving skills, and resilience, challenging traditional schooling models and offering a vision for more effective, child-led education.
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
A practical guide to helping kids develop motivation, resilience, and confidence by giving them an age-appropriate sense of control over their lives, reducing stress without abandoning parental guidance.
Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children
Angela Hanscom makes the case for unstructured outdoor play as essential to children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development, offering practical ways to help kids grow stronger, healthier, and more resilient.
Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow
Explores the developmental benefits of sleep-away camp. Michael Thompson shows how time away builds independence, resilience, and confidence through unplugged, community-based experiences that foster meaningful growth.
Let Them Be Kids: Adventure, Boredom, Innocence, and Other Gifts Children Need
A practical, grace-filled guide to balancing protection and preparation. Jessica Smartt offers faith-centered strategies for raising confident, resilient kids while managing technology, preserving childhood, and building strong family values.
Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience
A practical, research-backed guide to building resilient, confident kids. Sissy Goff and David Thomas show how developing “capability” helps children face challenges, manage stress, and grow into who God created them to be.
The Greta Eskridge Podcast - How Understanding Multiple Intelligences Helps You Understand Your Child with Dr. Kelly Cagle
We’re starting today with my guest, Dr. Kelly Cagel. Dr. Kelly is all about helping families navigate life with kids who interact with the world differently through things like ADHD. She came to the US from Brazil as a little girl, knowing no…
IBSC - Exploring Boys' Education
The International Boys' Schools Coalition champions boys' education. Join us for this regular podcast that delves into and examines current issues affecting boys, teachers of boys and boys' schools.
1000 Hours Outside - Kids Are Capable of Being Their Best Selves When Playing Outside
The amazing David Thomas, author of Raising Emotionally Strong Boys (and so many other books) is here!!
In this episode we explore the critical role of experiential learning for children, especially boys, as they navigate the journey towards…
