Raising Boys & Girls: Recent Episodes
Sissy Goff, David Thomas, Melissa Trevathan
Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast with Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll share some of what we’re learning in the work we do with kids and families on a daily basis at Daystar Counseling Ministries. Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding, a little more practical help, and a whole lot of hope. So pull up a chair and join us on this journey of raising boys and girls.
Connect with us at raisingboysandgirls.com Find show notes for each episode at gominno.com/blog
Join us today for our final week with The Worry-Free Parent miniseries. After talking about Understanding the Past and Help for the Present, it’s time to talk about Hope for the Future. In this week’s episode, we not only talk about hope, but also about trust. We remind you to trust the process, trust your gut and most importantly, to trust God. We give practical ideas around what that trust looks like in action. And speaking of action, we want to remind you to grab a copy of The Worry-Free Parent Workbook. The workbook allows you to take all the learning to the next level.
Keep learning. Keep practicing. You’ve got this.
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As we continue journeying through The Worry Free Parent content, we’ve moved from understanding to help. This week we talk through help for the mind, help for the body and help for the heart. You’ve heard us say before, and we will keep reminding you, that we can only take the kids we love as far as we’ve gone ourselves. If it’s difficult for us to quiet the voice of worry, and practice these game-changing skills ourselves, it will be hard for our kids to do the same. Practicing these skills allows kids to see it on the grown ups they trust the most. It also allows us to be more of the parents (and people) we hope to be.
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You likely know Dr. Curt Thompson from his ground-breaking work in The Anatomy of the Soul, The Soul of Shame and The Soul of Desire. We were honored to sit down in conversation with him to talk about his newest book, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.
We shared a rich conversation around what suffering and hope look like in the context of parenting. Dr. Thompson has worked at the intersection of neuroscience and Christian spiritual growth for decades. He was kind enough to share parts of his own story, and what he has learned through the journey of parenting himself. Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Curt Thompson.
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Join us today as we continue on in The Worry-Free Parenting miniseries talking about how anxiety spreads...with the best of intentions. Whether it starts with the kids we love or with us, soon all of our amygdalae are firing together and no one is getting to a healthy, helpful conversation. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about how anxiety impacts families…in ways we recognize and even some ways we don’t. In fact, we’re going to outline the 5 ways we see anxiety impact parents the most. Help is coming. And hope, too!
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Today is launch day for the The Worry Free Parent, and we are in the midst of a serious celebration here at Raising Boys & Girls! We’ve been counting down the days until this book made its way into the world and today is the day!
In celebration of that, the next several episodes of the podcast will be a chance for us to unpack the content of Sissy’s new book and talk about some practical ways to navigate this new school year in the midst of our own concerns for our kids (whatever age they may be).
Join us as we spend time talking about Understanding our Past, Help for the Present and Hope for the Future.
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Lisa Whittle is one of those people you meet and immediately feel like you’ve known each other forever! We loved getting to sit down with our old/new friend Lisa recently to talk life and parenting and Jesus being everything, as she does so beautifully in all the many places she serves. Lisa is a bestselling author, podcaster of three different podcasts, Bible teacher, ministry leader and mom to 3. And she must have more hours in a day than the rest of us cause we can’t even imagine how she does it ALL—and does it so beautifully, while offering great hope to all of us!
God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief
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Smart & Funny.
Honest & Approachable.
Wise & Practical.
These are just a few words we’d use to describe our friend Alli Worthington. She is an author, speaker, podcaster and life & business coach. Her no-nonsense, guilt-free take on business, family and balance has led to multiple appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America. You will love this conversation as we talk about all things parenting and her newest book, Remaining You While Raising Them, which releases today!
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Today, we wrap up this fun Music City Series with Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins who we think are the definition of a dynamic duo! He’s entertaining the world one song at a time and she’s changing the world one child at a time with her work through Love One International! We are delighted to be a part of The That Sounds Fun Network family with Lauren and are huge fans of her podcast and her book, Live in Love!
And, of course, who doesn’t love Thomas Rhett and his music?! We’re thrilled for you to listen in on this conversation with two human beings you already love—and will love even more after you hear their hearts and wisdom on parenting and life and what it looks like to keep kids grounded in this ever-changing world.
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We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with two remarkable folks who are also intentional parents. Lauren & Chris Tomlin were kind enough to join us in a conversation where they shared their stories of growing up, how they met, becoming parents, and the places God has called them. Chris has sold over 7 million records, won 23 Dove Awards and a Grammy. We loved spending time with these two folks and their willingness to step into such a thoughtful conversation as part of our Music City Series.
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We were living our best lives getting to interview our friends Hillary and Ben Rector! You likely know Ben from his amazing music…with songs like Brand New, Joy, Sunday, Old Friends…and so many more. But, you may not have met Ben’s delightful and thoughtful wife, Hillary. Get ready to laugh and learn with these two wonderful human beings and make sure to listen and download Ben’s music wherever you listen to music.
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Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you!
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Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school.
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We guarantee that Shay Mooney is behind some of your favorite window’s down, sun-roof open, sing-out-loud songs of the summer. He is one half of the grammy-winning, chart-topping, platinum-selling band, Dan & Shay.
Hannah’s voice has likely been in your ears as well. She is the host of Unexpected with Hannah Love, one of our next door neighbors at That Sounds Fun Network. Hannah has a remarkable ability to make you feel like you are sharing coffee with a tried & true friend, as she invites you to consider the events of life that led you to where you are, and how God uses unexpected moments in big ways.These two are the proud of parents of three young boys, and they brought so much wisdom, honesty and hope to our time together.
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Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you!
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This week we have one of our favorite hosts from Dadville, Jon McLaughlin, joining us. You’ve heard Jon’s music from his amazing records, songs on some of your favorite TV shows and films, or maybe you know him from the film Enchanted and saw him perform on the Academy Awards (we had him tell that story!)
But hold your horses, we didn’t just snag Jon, we somehow persuaded his delightful, insightful, lovely wife Amy to join us. We found ourselves in the middle of an honest, authentic conversation about the ups and downs, good and hard, hopeful and heart-breaking moments of parenting with these two friends.
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You know what it’s like to sit in conversation with folks who are full of wisdom, substance, honesty and humility? The kinds of folks you could ask questions to and learn from for hours on end? Those would be our dear friends Tom & Katie Douglas. Katie was a significant part of Daystar becoming what it is today, and she is still serving on our Board of Directors. She is full of passion and purpose, wisdom and generosity.
Tom is one of Nashville’s most beloved, revered and celebrated songwriters. He is behind many of the songs you’ve loved and known like The House the Built Me (Miranda Lamber), I Run to You (Lady A), and Grown Men Don’t Cry (Tim McGraw), to name a just a few. He is a Grammy winning, Oscar nominated, Billboard chart topping songwriter, who also released a critically acclaimed documentary- Love, Tom. He is wise and thoughtful, intuitive and intentional. We are thrilled to share this conversation with our friends, Tom & Katie.
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We could not be more excited about this episode of our Music City Series! Our worlds are colliding on this one because we’re getting to talk with the incredible Dave and Kelli Haywood. You probably know Dave as being one third of the amazing Lady A. He’s a talented artist, songwriter, musician…all the creative things. But you might not know that his incredibly talented wife, Kelli, is basically our boss! Kelli is the co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network, the home of Raising Boys and Girls podcast, and an all-around rockstar. We’ve loved being a part of the That Sounds Fun family and getting to work with Kelli. We are thrilled to share their wisdom and hearts on parenting with you on today’s episode.
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Welcome to the Music City Summer Series! We are so excited to kick this series off with TRULY one of the most delightful people we know! Kimberly Schlapman is profoundly kind, luminously hopeful and crazy talented! As you know, she’s a part of the multi-Grammy (and a whole lot of other) award winning band, Little Big Town. She also happens to have written a cookbook called Oh Gussie, as well as a children’s book, A Dolly for Christmas. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation with one of our very favorite people!
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We’ve had so much fun with the Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry-Free Kids season on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! We’ve gotten to hear rich, insightful truth from some amazing folks. We’ve gotten to laugh and learn along with you. AND we’ve gotten to talk tacos…which, you know, is always our favorite! Tune in to this episode to hear the wrap up of this podcast season!
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We couldn’t be happier to share this conversation with Melissa Corkum & Lisa Qualls of The Adoption Connection. We have long respected the work these two remarkable women are doing in the world. They are some of our favorite voices, offering hope and encouragement, to adoptive parents and caregivers. They’ve written numerous books, have a fantastic podcast, offer coaching and speaking, and host a beautiful facebook community of support. They are doing such good and meaningful work in this space bringing decades of personal and professional experience to the equation.
Grab a copy of their newest book, Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith.
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Andy and Sandra Stanley are two voices we have been grateful for, for a long time! And now we’re even more grateful to know and count them as friends. To hear them talk about their journey of parenting, both their biological and their foster children, was truly inspiring. We cannot wait for you to hear this one. And if you haven't already, go grab a copy of their new book, Parenting:Getting It Right.
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We are delighted to share this conversation with someone we respect, admire and trust. Holly Singletary is a mom of four (including twin boys!), who became a widow when her children were very young. She offers such wisdom in parenting after loss, and finding strength as a single mom. Prepare to be encouraged as you listen in on this rich conversation.
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If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to these two:
Episode 10 with Jonathan Pitts talking about Navigating Grief as a Single Dad.
Episode 31 with Amy Fenton on Hope for Single Moms.
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Cindy Morgan is a two-time Grammy nominee, a thirteen-time Dove winner and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year trophy. She’s written 21 number one radio hits, taught songwriting courses at various universities and has written four books, including her newest release, The Year of Jubilee. Cindy also happens to be SIssy's oldest friend in Nashville and a dear friend of Melissa’s and David’s, too. We cannot wait for you to listen in on this conversation with Cindy, to hear the grace and vulnerability that are always a part of her words, whether they’re in song, page, or conversation.
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If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to Episode 48 with Cindy talking about Using Boredom to Cultivate Creativity in Kids.
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We talk a lot about building resilience into kids in our offices. It felt timely and important to share a conversation with our friend, Rebekah Lyons, about her new book, Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning. We talked about turning toward anxiety and not away from it, and even what that looks like in the context of parenting. We also talked about moving kids toward meaning and purpose, something we’ve seen bring about tremendous growth and change.
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If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to Episode 34 with Rebekah and her husband, Gabe, on Parenting with Unconditional Love.
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Sissy mentioned the Prayer of Teilhard de Chardin which you can read here.
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Actors, activists, and parents, Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon, are dedicated to making all children feel and understand their importance in the world. In their new tender picture book, Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Everyday, they tell children about the magic of self-love and standing firm, regardless of outside voices and doubt. We are so excited to share this conversation with you!
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To wrap up Autism Awareness month, Sissy and David speak with the podcast's audio engineer, Marcus dePaula, and his wife, Jenn, about their experiences parenting their 14 year old son who is on the autism spectrum.
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Raising Boys & Girls Episode 105 with Dr. Chinwé and Lonnie Willams
Temple Grandin movie with Claire Danes
The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin
Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin
The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida
The Reason I Jump film based on the book
Autism Discussion Page on Facebook
Autism Discussion Page books by Bill Nason
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Our friend Crystal Paine doesn’t just help us save money. Now, she’s helping us save TIME…something that we all need more of! We loved getting to have her back on the podcast and hear her insights on the 4 steps to simpler living and a whole lot more!
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If you loved this episode, here is our previous Raising Boys and Girls episode with Crystal Paine.
Episode 51: Love Centered Parenting and Foster Care
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Our Parents in the Trenches this week are especially important to Sissy—as they’re her nephew Witt’s godparents! J.T. and Catherine Martin also happen to be two of the most intentional parents AND friends we know! Can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation about parenting kids with ADHD, anxiety and everything in between.
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Dr. Chinwé Williams and her husband Lonnie join Sissy and David for Autism Awareness Month to talk about neurodivergent kids, and the joys and challenges of raising their son who is on the autism spectrum.
LINKS
Beyond the Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You
Episode 24: Talking to Kids About Race
meaningfulsolutionscounseling.com
"Finding Out Your Child Has Autism"
"7 Practical Tips to Raising a Child with Autism"
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Join David, Sissy, and Melissa as they focus on HOPE. This was set to be recorded last week and little did they know how their hope would be impacted by the tragedy that unfolded at the Covenant School. This recording was honestly the first chance they had to talk through the week…to process the loss and the grief and the moments of God’s goodness piercing through. Because, as the Uber driver they mentioned in the episode said, “We share the same hope.”
We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post… Hebrews 6:18-20, MSG
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Beth Moore's timely conversation with Sissy and David filled with hope and humor about her "Knotted-Up Life" is just what we need right now.
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Beth's new book: All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir
Beth's website: LProof.org
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David and Sissy share more helpful tips to care for the kids in your life that are dealing with big feelings after the Nashville school shooting. This content originated on the Raising Boys and Girls IG (@raisingboysandgirls) on Tuesday, March 28. We continue to pray that your conversations lead to hope and peace.
A Few Ideas on Helping Kids who are Hurting:
- Kids emotions are transient. Follow their lead.
- Have conversations in doses. Kids need to come up for air more than we do.
- Watch for: emotions bigger than the situation warrants, more clinging, tearfulness, regression, trouble sleeping.
- Maintain routines. Kids thrive in structure.
- Keep giving them space to feel. Process your feelings elsewhere.
- Move with them toward empathy and purpose.
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It's unthinkable that we're recovering from another school shooting that took the lives of innocent children and adults. Child and adolescent counselor, Sissy Goff shares helpful ideas on how to talk with kids after a tragedy like this. This content originated on Sissy's IG (@sissygoff) on Monday, March 27 in the aftermath of the shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN. We pray your conversations lead to hope and healing.
How to Talk to Your Kids After a School Shooting:
- Stay Calm
- Be the Source.
- Let them lead.
- Give them space to feel.
- It's okay to feel with them, not to process with them.
- Answer questions age-appropriately and honestly.
- Talk about what they can control.
- Look for the helpers. Be one.
- Ask what would help them feel safe at school.
- Don't feel like you have to have all the answers.
- Remind them of truth you know.
For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, Austin Channing Brown’s latest book for kids based on her best-selling memoir, I’m Still Here, is an empowering look at the experiences of young Black kids, illustrating how we can nourish identity and make sense of how we each fit into the world.
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I'm Still Here: Loving Myself in a World Not Made for Me
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
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Sissy and Melissa get to speak with CeCe Winans about her Believe For It book and Spring tour, and how she and the generations before have been able to pour out their wisdom for their kids.
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Sissy and David refer lots of kids to Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Dr. Ashley Pineda for specialized help with anxiety, OCD, and other issues, so we are excited to have her stop by the little yellow house to share some practical advice.
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Almost every parent that sits in Sissy's or David’s office asks for tools to help their with anxiety. So in this episode they talk about things we can do to keep kids emotionally healthy in a proactive, and not just reactive way. And Melissa’s Timeless Truth reminds us of the Friend who is always there to help us in any situation.
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Carlos Whittaker returns to the podcast to talk about his brand new book, How to Human, and to talk about how he is learning and teach others to see the humanity in those different from ourselves.
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Grab a copy of Carlos’ new book! How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, and Disconnects Us
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Bestselling author Jon Acuff brings his practical, tactical wisdom to the Little Yellow House, and talks about what it was like having his two daughters help him write his latest book, Your New Playlist.
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Your New Playlist: The Student's Guide to Tapping into the Superpower of Mindset
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Parents in the Trenches, Betsy and Gene Cashman, share how they are reminded that they are ultimately not in control of their four kids' lives and that "God's got them."
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Sissy and David have referred so many kids to Pediatric Therapies for occupational therapy, and are excited to sit down with founder Susan Masie and CEO Danielle Carder to talk about their work helping kids with sensory processing disorders.
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Sissy and David start off the series of discussions centered around Sissy's book, Raising Worry Free Girls, by talking about what parents need to understand about anxiety in kids.
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S4, E34: Kids and Technology with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee from Bark
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Meteorologist and TODAY Show co-host Dylan Dreyer speaks with Sissy and David about how seeing the parallels between weather and emotions in her three young boys led her to write her Misty the Cloud series of books.
LINKS
- Misty the Cloud: A Very Stormy Day
- Misty the Cloud: Friends Through Rain or Shine
- Preorder Misty the Cloud: Fun Is in the Air
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Anne and Nate Morrow talk with Sissy and David about parenting twins, adoption, school community, teachers, football, and taco rings.
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Sissy and David speak with bestselling author Madeline Levine about how she's seen parenting change during her four decades of working as a clinician, consultant, and educator in Childhood Development, and how we can best prepare our children and ourselves for a rapidly changing world.
LINKS
- MadelineLevine.com
- Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World
- The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids
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As we kick of a new year, Sissy and David discuss how giving our kids a sense of purpose can help them combat anxiety and stress, regulate anger, and ward off depression. And Melissa wraps things up by answering the important question: what is our purpose?
LINKS:
Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas
Strong and Smart: A Boy's Guide to Building Healthy Emotions by David Thomas
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Author of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones, speaks with Sissy and David about how her own childhood experiences with her family and church led to her passion of writing for children.
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'Tis the season for non-stop holiday events, family travel, and breaks in our healthy routines, so Sissy and David share some practical ways we can help spread more cheer and less anxiety for our kids during this Christmas Season.
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Holiday travel can be stressful for everyone. Here is a list of some coping tools Sissy and David recommend to help kids deal with dysregulation during family trips.
"Little Drummer Boy" by Carrie Underwood featuring Isaiah Fisher
"Jesus is the Reason for the Season" by Kirk Franklin and the Family
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Ellie and Drew Holcomb bring their Christmas spirit and loads of joy to the Daystar house in this week's episode, to have a conversation with Sissy and David about lessons they've learned from their parents as well as their kids, and how music is their favorite gift to share with everyone.
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Drew and Ellie Holcomb's Neighborly Christmas
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After stepping away from a thriving career in TV, Paula Faris shares how she tries to help her kids focus more on who God created them to be and less on what they work to accomplish.
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Pastor and author Scott Sauls shares a message of hope for parents from his new book, Beautiful People Don't Just Happen.
LinksBeautiful People Don't Just Happen
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In this bonus episode in honor of National Adoption Day on November 19, Jamie Ivey shares what she wishes she and her husband knew when they started the adoption process, and talks about her new parenting podcast.
LINKSNationalAdoptionDay.org
JamieIvey.com
Launch podcast with Jamie Ivey and Lisa Whittle
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Former Daystar staffer Pace Verner and her husband Brandon join Sissy and David to talk about their experiences with their own parents and their four kids, and how facing challenges leads to growth.
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Former Daystar staffer Pace Verner and her husband Brandon join Sissy and David to talk about their experiences with their own parents and their four kids, and how facing challenges leads to growth.
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This week Sissy and David's guest is Michael Thompson, PhD, who has worked with thousands of kids in more than 700 schools around the world and is the author of multiple best-selling books. They discuss how parents can help kids develop social connections, while facing challenges without anxiety.
LINKS
MichaelThompson-PhD.com
Books mentioned:
- Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys
- Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow
- Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children
- Mom, They’re Teasing Me: Helping Your Child Solve Social Problems
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This week Sissy and David's guest is Michael Thompson, PhD, who has worked with thousands of kids in more than 700 schools around the world and is the author of multiple best-selling books. They discuss how parents can help kids develop social connections, while facing challenges without anxiety.
LINKS
MichaelThompson-PhD.com
Books mentioned:
- Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys
- Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow
- Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children
- Mom, They’re Teasing Me: Helping Your Child Solve Social Problems
A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode:
- Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG.
- The Chosen Season 3 begins in theaters November 18! For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com.
In David's new book, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, he talks about the two P's that play a primary role in our kids' lives when it comes to relationships and human connection: Parents and Peers. He and Sissy discuss what they see kids and parents dealing with regularly, and offer some practical ideas that can help in developing and maintaining those connections. Melissa also shares her personal experience with our God-given desire for intimacy.
LinksRaising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas
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In David's new book, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, he talks about the two P's that play a primary role in our kids' lives when it comes to relationships and human connection: Parents and Peers. He and Sissy discuss what they see kids and parents dealing with regularly, and offer some practical ideas that can help in developing and maintaining those connections. Melissa also shares her personal experience with our God-given desire for intimacy.
LinksRaising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas
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Recorded this summer while Sissy was away at Hopetown, David interviews author John Eldredge about his most recent book, Resilient, and why strengthening our souls for the days ahead is as equally important as recovering from past trauma.
LinksResilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
Learn more about John Eldredge’s work at WildatHeart.org.
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Recorded this summer while Sissy was away at Hopetown, David interviews author John Eldredge about his most recent book, Resilient, and why strengthening our souls for the days ahead is as equally important as recovering from past trauma.
LinksResilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times
Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
Learn more about John Eldredge’s work at WildatHeart.org.
A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode:
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- The Chosen Season 3 begins in theaters November 18! For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com.
For our first "Parents in the Trenches" episode, which is new to this season of the podcast, Sissy and David get to sit down with their dear friends, Tina and Sterling Barrett, to hear how they have juggled work, activities, and intentional family time over the years with their two college-aged kids.
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For our first "Parents in the Trenches" episode, which is new to this season of the podcast, Sissy and David get to sit down with their dear friends, Tina and Sterling Barrett, to hear how they have juggled work, activities, and intentional family time over the years with their two college-aged kids.
Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.
A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode:
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This week on the podcast, we’ve got one of our favorite and one of Nashville’s most respected psychiatrists, Dr. Jeri Fitzpatrick. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation around what she’s seeing in her offices these days, what she believes kids need from their parents to support their mental health and why and when medication might be important.
Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.
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This week on the podcast, we’ve got one of our favorite and one of Nashville’s most respected psychiatrists, Dr. Jeri Fitzpatrick. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation around what she’s seeing in her offices these days, what she believes kids need from their parents to support their mental health and why and when medication might be important.
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Have you ever wondered how to navigate emotions with your kids? We will be discussing this topic throughout this season of the podcast. In this episode, Sissy has a little fun and interviews David about his new books that released this summer on raising emotionally strong boys. She also discusses girls and emotions and how David's tips can help them as well. If you haven't grabbed a copy of his new books, check out the links below!
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NotesB-A-D:
Blame
Avoidance
Denial
Blame is just discharge pain. Shame is just self-contained.
3 R's:
Recognize
Regulate
Repair
2 Bonus R's from Melissa:
Relationship
Receive
Characteristics of an Emotionally Strong Boy RARE:
Resourcefulness
Aware
Resilient
Empathetic
LinksRaising Emotionally Strong Boys and Strong & Smart by David Thomas
Emotional Agility by Susan David
Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge
Have you ever wondered how to navigate emotions with your kids? We will be discussing this topic throughout this season of the podcast. In this episode, Sissy has a little fun and interviews David about his new books that released this summer on raising emotionally strong boys. She also discusses girls and emotions and how David's tips can help them as well. If you haven't grabbed a copy of his new books, check out the links below!
Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.
A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode:
- Organifi - Go to www.organifi.com/RBG and use code RBG for 20% off your order.
- Explorer Bible for Kids - Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG.
NotesB-A-D:
Blame
Avoidance
Denial
Blame is just discharge pain. Shame is just self-contained.
3 R's:
Recognize
Regulate
Repair
2 Bonus R's from Melissa:
Relationship
Receive
Characteristics of an Emotionally Strong Boy RARE:
Resourcefulness
Aware
Resilient
Empathetic
LinksRaising Emotionally Strong Boys and Strong & Smart by David Thomas
Emotional Agility by Susan David
Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge
One of David and Sissy's favorite episodes to do quarterly is based on "What Kids Need Right Now". They talk so much about about how they are sitting with kids and families every day and hearing their hearts and hearing their struggles. And so it's important to get to talk about what they are seeing specifically. Join in on this conversation and hear the three things they are seeing the most right now with kids and learn about the practical ways we as caregivers can help them grow in these areas.
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Organifi - Go to www.organifi.com/RBG and use code RBG for 20% off your order.
One of David and Sissy's favorite episodes to do quarterly is based on "What Kids Need Right Now". They talk so much about about how they are sitting with kids and families every day and hearing their hearts and hearing their struggles. And so it's important to get to talk about what they are seeing specifically. Join in on this conversation and hear the three things they are seeing the most right now with kids and learn about the practical ways we as caregivers can help them grow in these areas.
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Need effective tools to help your kids overcome worry and anxiety and build strong emotional health? Sissy Goff and David Thomas are back with Season 5 of the podcast to help you navigate all of the emotions!
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Braver, Stronger, Smarter - This illustrated guide--created for girls ages 6 to 11, the stage when anxiety issues often surface--will help your daughter see how brave, strong, and smart God made her.
Strong and Smart - This workbook was created primarily to help elementary-age boys understand themselves better and learn how to work through overwhelming emotions. With relatable stories and writing and drawing prompts to guide him, your boy will learn for himself what it takes to be strong and smart, tough and tender, loyal and loving.
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Need effective tools to help your kids overcome worry and anxiety and build strong emotional health? Sissy Goff and David Thomas are back with Season 5 of the podcast to help you navigate all of the emotions!
Get the books, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and follow along this season!
Braver, Stronger, Smarter - This illustrated guide--created for girls ages 6 to 11, the stage when anxiety issues often surface--will help your daughter see how brave, strong, and smart God made her.
Strong and Smart - This workbook was created primarily to help elementary-age boys understand themselves better and learn how to work through overwhelming emotions. With relatable stories and writing and drawing prompts to guide him, your boy will learn for himself what it takes to be strong and smart, tough and tender, loyal and loving.
A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode:
Organifi - Go to www.organifi.com/RBG and use code RBG for 20% off your order.
EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg149.
Weary parents, take a much deserved break and listen in! Daystar founder and Raising Boys and Girls leader, Melissa Trevathan, wraps up season 4 with a message of hope for parents in the trenches.
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We've got some big changes coming for Season 5. We can't wait to share more with you next month!! Stay tuned.
Be encouraged to help your kids find and cultivate lifelong friendships as you listen in to this fun interview with David, Sissy, and her childhood friends.
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Parenting is hard. But we can do it with intentionality when we lean into God and His Word. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Kirsten and Ben Watson to talk about parenting with purpose.
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Do you wonder how to handle your kids' emotions? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Dr. Josh and Christi Straub to talk about emotional safety and parenting.
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Wondering what your kids need from you right now? Join Sissy and David as they talk with authors, speakers, and teenagers, Olivia and Alena Pitts about what kids want you to know but may be afraid to share.
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Do you worry about your kids and technology? Today we're talking with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee from Bark, a screentime and content manager.
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Sissy and David are chatting with singer, songwriter, artist, and podcaster, Dave Barnes and his wife, Annie about the Enneagram, parenting, and community. Grab show notes to today's episode HERE.
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Sissy and David are chatting with author, speaker, and mom, Shauna Niequist about her new book and how to be a lifelong learner in motherhood and life.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with writer, speaker, and mom to four girls, Kari Kampakis on loving your kids and yourself well through the tough seasons of motherhood.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with mom, educator, writer, and addiction expert, Jessica Lahey about how to prepare kids to guard themselves against addiction.
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Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan as they chat with their very own parents about vintage values and what modern parents can learn from those who have gone before. Find episode show notes HERE.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with entrepreneur and mom, Emily Ley, creator of the Simplified Planner, about motherhood, family life, and her new children's book.
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Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan as they chat with Minno's Director of Education and Faith Formation, Jess Wolstenholm, on talking to kids about Easter and planting seeds of faith in our families.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they share what kids need right now in this spring season after weathering two years in an uncertain world.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with mom, media trauma therapist, Jenny Black about ways to cultivate a healthy relationship with technology.
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Want to know how to get your kids excited about God's Word? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with the moms behind She Reads Truth: Raechel Meyers and Amanda Williams.
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Wondering how to talk to your kids about sex in today's culture? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with the moms behind Birds & Bees, Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with singer, songwriter, and author, Sandra McCracken on parenting with perspective.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with child and family therapist, Dr. Chinwé Williams on talking to kids about race.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Heather MacFadyen, author and host of the popular podcast, Don't Mom Alone.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with podcast host and author, Annie F. Downs on being brave and having fun!
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with Bible teacher, author, and friend, Kelly Minter about the importance of the Bible in the lives of kids and parents. Get episode show notes HERE.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with author, blogger, and mom, Crystal Paine (aka The Money Saving Mom) about foster care, parenting, and youth mental health. Download episode show notes HERE.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle of the Big Boo Cast Podcast about raising kids with respect.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share four important steps to teaching kids about respect.
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Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they chat with singer/songwriter, Cindy Morgan about creativity and Christmas. And don't miss a special surprise from Cindy at the end of the episode!
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Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share insight and ideas for how to teach kids responsibility.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Jay and Katherine Wolf about facing hard things with hope and gratitude.
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Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they talk about how to practice gratitude with your kids!
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with mom, money-maven, and best-selling author, Rachel Cruze about how to raise money-conscious and grateful kids.
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Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as talk about how to ward on entitlement in kids, especially during the holiday season!
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they sit with pediatrician and best-selling author, Meg Meeker, MD to talk about what parents need most to raise kids in today's culture.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they offer insight and practical tools to help you understand and address emotions, anxiety, and depression in kids.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Sadie Robertson Huff on being a new mom and how to help our kids grow in God-confidence.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk about what parents and grownups can do (and not do) to help kids grow in confidence.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk about the hope and help kids need most right now as we get full-on into the school year.
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The Raising Boys and Girls podcast is back for Season 4 with topics and guests that will inspire you along your journey of raising kids in today’s world. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with author and speaker, Arlene Pellicane offering help and hope for managing screentime and devices in your family.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they revisit the ever-present topic of technology with help and hope for managing screentime and devices in your family.
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Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan are back with topics and guests that will inspire you along your journey of raising kids in today's world.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons about family rhythm and parenting children with special needs.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with the original RBG podcast host, author, and mom of two, Sarah Bragg on growing through motherhood.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with the original RBG podcast host, author, and mom of two, Sarah Bragg on growing through motherhood.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with award-winning Christian artist, Michael W. Smith and his wife, Debbie on raising kids and grandkids by God's grace.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with single mom, Amy Fenton, along with her mom and daughter. Together they offer hope for single moms and lots of ideas for sharing Jesus across generations.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share what kids need most right now and how parents can intentionally meet those needs (and their own) this summer.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share what kids need most right now and how parents can intentionally meet those needs (and their own) this summer.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with Grammy Award-winning artist, Amy Grant on why she opened her farm (and her heart) to kids and summer camp.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share strategies for managing technology over the summer.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with Jessica Turner, author, speaker, and creative mom of 3, on fun summer activity ideas.
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Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share simple ideas for making the most of your time this summer.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with author, speaker, and mom of 5 boys, Jeannie Cunnion.
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Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with child and family therapist, Dr. Chinwé Williams on talking to kids about race.
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Do you long to feel more free in your parenting? Free from guilt and pressure and doubts? Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share encouragement for finding freedom in parenting.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations with parents in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with artist Matthew West and his wife, Emily, about being playful parents.
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We are living in an intense time, and play may not be top-of-mind most days. However, play is so important in childhood and parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share research, ideas, and encouragement for being a more playful parent.
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Do you feel disconnected as a family? Every season of parenting brings obstacles to connection. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week on the Raising Boys & Girls podcast for a fun and hope-filled conversation with author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker and his wife, Heather, on being a connected parent.
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Let's face it, life is busy! But connecting with our kids is one of our top priorities as parents. Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share ideas and encouragement for being a more connected parent.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations with parents in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with singer/songwriters Jill and Andy Gullahorn about finding balance in parenting and family life.
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With messages coming at us from every angle, it can be hard to find balance in parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share practical ways to find balance and ultimately be better guides for our kids.
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You've seen her on Survivor and heard her on The View. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with Elisabeth Hasselbeck on finding hope in parenting and life.
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With everything we have going on as parents, being hopeful is not something we typically focus on. Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share why it's so important to be a hopeful parent.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with poet and artist, Morgan Harper Nichols about parenting, patience, and hopeful imagination.
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Patience is something we all struggle with, especially in parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical strategies, and Bible truths to help you be a more patient parent.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with best-selling author and mom, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson about consistent practices that help in parenting.
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Have you ever wondered why experts say consistency is the most important thing to master as a parent? And have you felt defeated because it's actually the hardest part of parenting? Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical strategies, and Bible truths to help you be a more consistent parent.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with author, pastor, and dad of four girls, Jonathan Pitts, about what it looks like to be an intentional parent.
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Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical ingredients, and Bible truths to help you be a more intentional parent.
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Season 3 of the Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they welcome you on a journey of intentional parenting. Find out the topics we'll be tackling together over the next few months as we dig into what it means to be more consistent, peaceful, and playful parents.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Minno CEO, Erick Goss, on how to navigate technology in your home and family.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you make 2021 your best year yet! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share ways to help you look toward the new year with focus and intention.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with author, speaker, and creator of Light 'Em Up Acts, Courtney DeFeo, on simple ways you can give as a family this Christmas.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share ways to help you ward off the "mores" and embrace the season no matter how hard this year has been!
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share ways to help you ward off entitlement in your kids and create a spirit of gratitude within your family.
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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share helpful insight from their experience and evidence-based information about the effect of Covid-19 on kids.
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The Raising Boys and Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share the Daystar Counseling Ministries story. Hear how it all began over 30 years ago with a vision to help kids see just how special they are and encourage them to help each other shine.
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We hope you enjoy this bonus episode from Sarah Bragg, our host, podcast called Surviving Sarah where she interviews Sissy Goff about her well anticipated books Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World and Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guide to Overcoming Worry and Anxiety. We talk about the difference between anxiety and worry; why anxiety has risen dramatically over the years; what kids are worrying about at different developmental stages; and practical ways to help our girls manage these anxieties.
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We loved celebrating Sissy's latest books, Raising Worry-Free Girlsand Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guide to Overcoming Worry, back in September at her launch party. Mothers and daughters descended up Sissy's sister's store to celebrate. We recorded some interviews during the party. In this episode, you will hear from some of Sissy's friends: Sarah Bragg, The Nashville Mom, Courtney DeFeo, Jeannie Cunnion, Elisabeth Hasslebeck, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan.
Be sure to listen to Bonus Episode Part 1 for more interviews from the party.
We loved celebrating Sissy's latest books, Raising Worry-Free Girlsand Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guide to Overcoming Worry, back in September at her launch party in Nashville. Mothers and daughters descended up Sissy's sister's store to celebrate. Sarah Bragg recorded some interviews during the party. In this episode, you will hear from some moms and daughters about what they worry about and what helps them when they do. This is a great episode to listen to with you kid.
Be sure to listen to Bonus Episode Part 2 for more interviews from the party.
Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about who parents are and what they need throughout their kids' development. Download FREE discussion questions here.
Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about what boys and girls need at the fourth stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.
Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about who boys and girls at the fourth stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.
Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about what boys and girls need at the third stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.
Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about who boys and girls at the third stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.
Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about what boys and girls need at the second stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.
Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about who boys and girls at the second stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.
Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about what boys and girls need at the first stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.
Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about who boys and girls at the first stage of development.
Download FREE discussion questions here.
Welcome to Season Two of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast (formerly known as the Are My Kids on Track podcast) with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan hosted by Sarah Bragg.
Just like with season one (Are My Kids on Track), there will be small group questions available for you to download so that you can process what we said either one your own, with your partner or with a small group.
We want to begin season two with an introduction. In this episode, you will get to know the voices here in case you haven’t listened to season one and why the conversation about who gets are and what they need at each developmental stage matters.
In this episode we talk about the idea of meaning or purpose, what you can do to help them discover their purpose, what you can do in your daily life to bring purpose to your kids and how to help your kids take ownership of their faith. This episode is a companion to chapter 12 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about the middle school years, how important it is to come alongside them to help them discover answers to their questions, ways to help them extend mercy to others and the important of having another trusted adult speaking into the life of your kid. This episode is a companion to chapter 11 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about the elementary years as they build their identity, what that identity is, how to remove shame from our language and how to help our kids discover their identity. This episode is a companion to chapter 10 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about building a spiritual foundation, why it’s important to start with concrete ideas, conformity versus character development and how to create a safe place for your kids to build a spiritual foundation. This episode is a companion to chapter 9 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about how different our approach to boundaries are with boys and girls, why boundaries are important, contracts, enforceable consequences, stumbling blocks to boundaries and building blocks to creating boundaries. This episode is a companion to chapter 8 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about how to help your kids take ownership for their actions, what forgiveness looks like, the stumbling blocks to taking ownership and ways to prompt your kids to take ownership. This episode is a companion to chapter 7 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about what reciprocity means, how this milestone is important in how we view the opposite sex, the stumbling blocks in this and how we can prompt our kids to have a better sense of reciprocity. This episode is a companion to chapter 6 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about why awareness is the foundation of the social milestones, how emotional milestones are connected to the social milestones, how ADHD and anxiety play in this, the stumbling blocks to awareness and how you can build more awareness in your kid.This episode is a companion to chapter 5 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about why resourcefulness is missing, the stumbling blocks for this milestone, and ways to prompt resourcefulness in kids.This episode is a companion to chapter 4 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about what empathy looks like, why it’s lacking, the stumbling blocks for empathy along with a close up look at narcissism and how to build more empathy in your kid.This episode is a companion to chapter 3 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about the stumbling blocks to having perspective, what to do with kids who have strong reactions, the building blocks for perspective and tools to help parents help kids have perspective. This episode is a companion to chapter 2 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here
In this episode we talk about what we mean by emotional vocabulary, why it's important to start there, and the stumbling blocks and building blocks for this milestone. This episode follows chapter 1 from Are My Kids on Track. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or on iTunes here
In this episode, we introduce season one where we talk about the book Are My Kids on Track. We will refer to this season of content as AMKOT (Are My Kids on Track). We talk about why the conversation about emotional, social and spiritual milestones are so important, words of caution as you move forward in this podcast and how to move from fear to hope. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here