Raising Sturdy Kids: The Book with Keith McCurdy

After years of encouraging families through counseling, conferences, and conversations on BaseCamp Live, Keith McCurdy's long-awaited book, Raising Sturdy Kids, has finally arrived.

In this episode, Davies and Keith celebrate the book's release while exploring the foundational principles behind it. Rather than focusing on quick parenting fixes, Keith explains why healthy struggle, responsibility, and service are essential for helping children grow into capable, resilient adults.

Together they discuss why modern parenting often prioritizes comfort over character, how children move from consumers to contributors, and why it's never too late to strengthen the foundations of your family.

Tune in to hear:

• Why healthy struggle is one of the greatest gifts parents can give their children
• The importance of moving kids from consumers to contributors
• How responsibility and service build maturity and resilience
• Why parenting is about raising future adults - not simply happy children
• Encouragement for parents who feel they've already made mistakes
• The story behind Keith's new book and why he finally decided to write it

Whether you're parenting toddlers, teenagers, or adult children, this conversation offers practical encouragement and timeless wisdom for raising children who are prepared not just for school, but for life.

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