David Thomas

Mentioned in 28 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

Appears On

Raising Boys & Girls The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Episode Appearances

Raising Boys & Girls · May 21, 2026

Episode 377: The Power of Family and Staying Connected Through Adulthood with Dr. Kathy Koch

“Co-host of the podcast conducting interview with Dr. Kathy Koch about family relationships and parenting.”

Over-parenting and helicopter parenting effects on child developmentResilience building through failure and natural consequencesTechnology and social media impact on teen mental health and identity formation

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Raising Boys & Girls · May 19, 2026

Episode 376: Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Find Their True Identity and Capabilities with Alena Pitts Franklin

“Co-host of the podcast conducting interview with Alena Pitts Franklin”

Identity formation in adolescence and young adulthoodFaith-based parenting and spiritual development in childrenGrief processing and resilience in teenagers

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Raising Boys & Girls · May 14, 2026

Episode 375: Capable the Young Adult Years with David and Sissy

“Co-host discussing parenting young adults and capability development”

Parenting young adults and emerging adulthood developmentBuilding capability and resilience in childrenEntitlement and over-parenting effects

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Raising Boys & Girls · May 12, 2026

Episode 374: The Cornerstone of Resilience and Capability with Dr. Ken Ginsburg

“Co-host conducting interview with Dr. Ginsburg on resilience and parenting”

The Seven C's Framework for ResilienceConfidence Building Without Performance PressureGrowth Mindset and Effective Praise Strategies

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Raising Boys & Girls · May 7, 2026

Episode 373: Capable the High School Years with David and Sissy

“Co-host discussing male underperformance, substance use, screen addiction, and capability gaps in adolescent boys”

High School Capability DevelopmentGender Performance Gaps in AdolescentsDigital Communication and Relational Standards

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Raising Boys & Girls · May 5, 2026

Episode 372: When to Push and When to Pull Back in the Middle School Years with Dr. Lisa Damour

“Co-host of the episode; discusses peer influence shift and capability beliefs in adolescence”

Building resilience in middle schoolersParental over-protection and rescue behaviorsAvoidance as anxiety reinforcement mechanism

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Raising Boys & Girls · Apr 30, 2026

Episode 371: Capable the Middle School Years with David and Sissy

“Co-host discussing middle school capability building and boys' development; author of 'Raising Emotionally Strong Boys'”

Middle school social development and friendship skillsScreen time impact on adolescent brain developmentManosphere influence on boys' behavior and masculinity

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Raising Boys & Girls · Apr 28, 2026

Episode 370: From Trauma to Regulation to Resilience with Neurobiologist Dr. Bruce Perry

“Co-host conducting interview and facilitating discussion on parenting and child development”

Childhood trauma and neurobiological developmentParental regulation and emotional contagionStress vs. distress vs. trauma definitions

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Raising Boys & Girls · Apr 23, 2026

Episode 369: Capable the Elementary Years with David and Sissy

“Co-host providing insights on gender differences in emotional expression and regulation challenges”

Building resilience and capability in elementary-age childrenAnxiety disorders in childhood (ages 6-11)Emotional regulation and co-regulation to self-regulation transition

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Raising Boys & Girls · Apr 21, 2026

Episode 368: Building Independence and Resilience in Toddlers with Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice

“Co-host of parenting podcast contributing to discussion on child development and family dynamics”

Screen time and technology's impact on child developmentBuilding independence and self-efficacy in toddlersParental boundary-setting and discipline strategies

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Raising Boys & Girls · Apr 16, 2026

Episode 367: Capable the Toddler Years with David and Sissy

“Co-host discussing toddler capability, boundaries, and parental confidence”

Toddler autonomy and healthy developmentSecure vs. anxious attachment patternsSeparation anxiety and preschool transitions

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Raising Boys & Girls · Apr 14, 2026

Episode 366: Helping Boys Become Capable Men with Sherman Bucher

“Co-host providing parenting perspective on risk-taking, device boundaries, and parental anxiety management”

Boys' emotional awareness and vulnerability as strengthManosphere influence on adolescent male identityDevice management and technology boundaries for teens

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Raising Boys & Girls · Apr 9, 2026

Episode 365: Boys' Challenges to Capability with David and Sissy

“Co-host discussing boys' capability development, emotional regulation, and parental rescue behaviors”

Delayed gratification and marshmallow experiment researchHealthy risk-taking in child developmentEmotional regulation strategies for boys

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Raising Boys & Girls · Apr 7, 2026

Episode 364: Helping Girls Feel Ready and Capable in Today’s World with Kari Kampakis

“Co-host conducting interview and asking questions about boys' development and healthy masculinity”

Building resilience and grit in girlsDiscernment and intuition development in adolescentsSocial media comparison and loneliness in girls

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Raising Boys & Girls · Apr 2, 2026

Episode 363: Girls' Challenges To Capability with David and Sissy

“Co-host interviewing Sissy about girls' capability challenges and conducting the episode discussion”

Girls' confidence decline in adolescenceAnxiety in children and adolescentsPerfectionism and high-achievement culture

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Raising Boys & Girls · Mar 31, 2026

Episode 362: The Key Ingredients to Finding Happiness as a Family with Dr. Arthur Brooks

“Co-host of the podcast conducting interview with Dr. Brooks”

Science of Happiness and Well-beingFamily Communication and ConnectionScreen Time and Technology's Impact on Brain Development

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Raising Boys & Girls · Mar 26, 2026

Episode 361: The 5 Principles of Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman

“Co-host of the podcast conducting the interview with Dr. Pressman”

Five Principles of Parenting frameworkChild resilience developmentParental self-regulation and co-regulation

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Raising Boys & Girls · Mar 24, 2026

Episode 360: The Crisis of Capability in Parents with David and Sissy

“Co-host discussing parenting capability crisis and practical parenting strategies”

Parental capability and self-trustRelief-rescue-insecurity cycle in parentingAttunement versus boundaries in child development

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Raising Boys & Girls · Mar 19, 2026

Episode 359: A Roadmap to Technology (and Fun) for Families with Catherine Price

“Co-host of the podcast episode; facilitates conversation with Catherine Price on parenting and technology”

Smartphone access timing and age-appropriate device roadmapsSocial media algorithm design and mental health impacts on childrenBrain development during adolescence and neuroplasticity

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Raising Boys & Girls · Feb 12, 2026

Episode 349: Talking with Kids about Faith, Sexuality and Gender with Dr. Preston Sprinkle

“Co-host of the podcast and counseling professional contributing to conversation on parenting strategies”

Christian parenting approaches to sexuality and gender conversationsNon-anxious presence and emotional safety in difficult family discussionsGender identity exploration vs. clinical gender dysphoria in youth

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Raising Boys & Girls · Feb 10, 2026

Episode 348: Protecting Kids Online, In the Real World and All the Awkward Conversations with Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson from Birds and Bees

“Co-host participating in discussion about parenting, resilience, and protecting children in modern culture”

Age-appropriate conversations about body boundaries and private partsGrooming tactics and how predators gain access and trustDiscernment and intuition development in children

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Raising Boys & Girls · Feb 5, 2026

Episode 347: Helping Kids Have Conviction and Compassion In These Tumultuous Times with Justin Giboney

“Co-host conducting interview and moderating discussion on parenting and child development”

Christian parenting in polarized timesTeaching children conviction and compassionFaith-based civic engagement

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Raising Boys & Girls · Feb 3, 2026

Episode 346: Five Things Kids Need Now Culturally with David and Sissy

“Co-host discussing parenting strategies, adolescent development, and counseling insights from work with boys.”

Parent-child communication and open dialogue strategiesChild sexual abuse prevention and body autonomy educationOnline safety and digital predator awareness

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Raising Boys & Girls · Jan 29, 2026

Episode 345: Parenting Without a Roadmap: Not Carrying Your Childhood Trauma into Theirs with Dr. Juli Fraga

“Co-host conducting interview and facilitating discussion on parenting emotional health”

Intergenerational trauma and breaking cyclesParental emotional regulation and self-awarenessEmotion coaching and validation techniques

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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · Jan 29, 2026

1KHO 694: The Anxiety Reset | Levi Lusko, Don't Worry, Warrior!

“Co-author/expert on box breathing and emotional regulation strategies for youth”

Childhood Anxiety Epidemic and Mental Health CrisisBox Breathing and Autonomic Nervous System RegulationEmbodied Faith Practices and Spiritual Formation

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Raising Boys & Girls · Jan 27, 2026

Episode 344: How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Dr. Marc Brackett

“Co-host conducting interview and engaging with emotional intelligence concepts”

RULER Framework (Recognize, Understand, Label, Express, Regulate emotions)Emotional Intelligence in ChildrenParental Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness

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Raising Boys & Girls · Jan 22, 2026

Episode 343: Transforming Toddlerhood with Devon Kuntzman

“Co-host conducting interview and sharing personal anecdotes about toddler behavior”

Toddler emotional regulation and co-regulation techniquesDevelopmental appropriateness of toddler behavior (ages 1-5)Boundary-setting and limit-consistency without punishment

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Raising Boys & Girls · Jan 20, 2026

Episode 342: Five Things Kids Need Right Now Emotionally

“Co-host providing research-backed insights and practical takeaways on child emotional development and parental resilience”

Childhood boredom and creativity developmentChild autonomy and agency buildingDiscomfort tolerance and resilience training

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