ADA, Mich. (May 1, 2026) — Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience by Sissy Goff and David Thomas has landed on the USA TODAY Bestsellers List and at #10 on the NYT Bestsellers list.
The book, released April 21, 2026, pairs more than 60 years of combined counseling experience with up-to-date research to help parents raise children who can face hard things and keep moving forward.
“Sissy and David are both so knowledgeable and wise. I can’t imagine better guides for parents trying to raise children who overcome obstacles and reach their potential. We knew this was an important message for our time, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the response so far,” said Andy McGuire, VP of editorial at Bethany House.
Capable arrives at a moment when today’s kids face unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Despite parents’ best efforts, children continue to struggle under internal and external pressures that weigh on their mental health. Goff and Thomas—two of the most trusted voices in Christian counseling—argue that the missing piece is captured in a single word: capable.
Capable kids are confident kids who don’t shrink from challenges. They are resilient kids who get back up when life knocks them down. They are thriving kids because they hold a deep belief in their ability to do hard things, overcome roadblocks, and keep going.
Drawing on decades of clinical work at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, the authors offer evidence-based insight and practical strategies that equip parents to nurture capability—the internalized belief that a child can face adversity, navigate challenges, manage stress, and grow in confidence about who they are and who God has made them to be. The book features a foreword by Hope Heals authors and speakers Katherine and Jay Wolf.
About the Authors
Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, is the co-executive director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee. The bestselling author of several books, she is a sought-after speaker and media guest, and cohost of the chart-topping podcast Raising Boys and Girls. Learn more at RaisingBoysAndGirls.com.
David Thomas, LMSW, is co-executive director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee, and the author of several books. A frequent media guest and speaker, he cohosts the top parenting podcast Raising Boys and Girls. Learn more at RaisingBoysAndGirls.com.
About Bethany House Publishers
Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, seeks to uplift readers’ faith, families, and free time with a library of books that emphasize living in alignment with God’s Word. Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.
Contact: Kelli Smith, Director of Publicity, ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.
