Raising resilient kids isn’t about protecting them from every challenge. It’s about preparing them to face challenges with confidence, character, and resilience.Stephen Clifford is an author, youth coach, speaker, and creator of the Forgotten Wisdom children’s book series. Together with his wife, he’s intentionally raising his children to embrace accountability, gratitude, perseverance, and failure as part of growth, while recognizing that every child learns differently.Stephen shares how to:Raise resilient kids without trying to eliminate every obstacleHelp children build confidence by learning from failureAdapt your parenting style to fit each child’s unique personalityTeach accountability and gratitude through everyday momentsModel the values you hope your kids will carry into adulthoodBalance the demands of fatherhood, meaningful work, and being a working dadCreate family traditions that reinforce character over achievementThink beyond today’s parenting decisions to the legacy you’re building for future generationsStephen offers practical encouragement for working dads navigating fatherhood, modern dad challenges, and the responsibility of raising children with character in an increasingly comfortable world.Dig DeeperThe Berenstain BearsRunning of the Bulls - PamplonaTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesNinja RapZombie by The CranberriesFollow StephenOn his websiteOn AmazonOn InstagramOn YouTubeOn LinkedInTaylor’s Job Safari on InstagramTaylor’s Job Safari on YouTubeFollow Gap to GigOn InstagramOn TikTokOn XOn YouTubeOn your podcast player of choiceSign up for the Gap to Gig newsletterFollow MichaelOn LinkedIn