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Raising Boys & Girls
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…
Episodes
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 68: What Kids Want Parents to Know Right Now
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 67: Helping Kids Use Technology Responsibly with Bark
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. Grab show…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 66: Why We Need Community in Parenting with Annie and Dave Barnes
Sissy and David are chatting with singer, songwriter, artist, and podcaster, Dave Barnes and his wife, Annie about the Enneagram, parenting, and community…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 65: Developing a Growth Mindset in Yourself and Your Kids
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. Grab…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 64: Navigating the Tough Seasons of Motherhood with Kari Kampakis
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 63: Preparing Kids to Guard Themselves Against Addiction with Jessica Lahey
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 62: The Power of Vintage Values with the Daystar Parents
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 61: Helping Kids See Their True Identity with Emily Ley
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 60: Cultivating a Lifelong Faith in Kids
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 59: What Kids Need Right Now: Spring Edition
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. Grab episode…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 58: How to Cultivate a Healthy Relationship with Technology
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 57: Helping Kids Engage in Bible Reading with She Reads Truth
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 56: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 55: Parenting with Perspective for the Long Term
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with singer, songwriter, and author, Sandra McCracken on parenting with perspective. Grab episode show notes…
Raising Boys & GirlsICYMI - Episode 24: Dr. Chinwé Williams Interview
In Case You Missed It! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with child and family therapist, Dr. Chinwé Williams on talking to kids about race. Grab…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 54: Why We Can't Do Motherhood Alone with Heather MacFadyen
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Heather MacFadyen, author and host of the popular podcast, Don't Mom Alone. Grab episode show notes HERE…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 53: Teaching Kids to Be Brave and Have Fun with Annie Downs
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with podcast host and author, Annie F. Downs on being brave and having fun! Grab show notes HERE. Connect with…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 52: Why Kids and Parents Need the Bible Now More Than Ever
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 51: Love Centered Parenting and Foster Care with Crystal Paine
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 50: How to Help Kids Handle Conflict with Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 49: Build Character in Kids by Teaching Respect
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share four important steps to teaching kids about respect. Get episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 48: Using Boredom to Cultivate Creativity in Kids
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 47: How to Teach Kids Responsibility
Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share insight and ideas for how to teach kids responsibility. Grab episode show notes…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 46: Helping Kids Face Hard Things with Hope and Gratitude with Jay and Katherine Wolf
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Jay and Katherine Wolf about facing hard things with hope and gratitude. Grab episode show notes…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 45: How to Grow a Heart of Gratitude in Kids
Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they talk about how to practice gratitude with your kids! Get the show notes for today's…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 44: Raising Money Conscious and Grateful Kids with Rachel Cruze
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 43: How to Help Kids Move Past Entitlement
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! Get…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 42: What Parents Need Most to Raise Kids in Today's Culture with Dr. Meg Meeker
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 41: Helping Kids Deal with Anxiety and Emotions
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 40: Growing God Confidence in Kids with Sadie Robertson
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. Grab…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 39: How to Help Kids Overcome Anxiety and Grow in Confidence
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. Grab links, stats…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 38: What Kids Need Right Now: Fall Edition
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. Grab links…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 37: The Impact of Screentime on Kids' Social, Emotional, and Educational Development
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 36: Managing Screentime and Devices for Kids
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 35: Raising Kids to Overcome Anxiety in Today's World
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 34: Parenting with Unconditional Love with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 33: Self Care for Moms with Sarah Bragg
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 32: Understanding Your Need for God Through Parenting with Debbie and Michael W. Smith
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 31: Hope for Single Moms
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 30: What Kids Need Right Now: Summer Edition
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 29: The Importance of Summer Camp for Kids with Amy Grant
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 28: How to Manage Your Kids' Summer Technology
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 27: Summer Activity Ideas for Kids and Families with Jessica Turner
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. Grab links…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 26: How to Have a Connected, Intentional Summer as a Family
Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share simple ideas for making the most of your time this summer. Grab links, stats, and…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 25: Pursuing Jesus to Find Freedom in Parenting with Jeannie Cunnion
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with author, speaker, and mom of 5 boys, Jeannie Cunnion. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 24: Talking to Kids About Race with Dr. Chinwe Williams
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. Grab links, stats…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 23: Finding Freedom from Guilt and Shame in Parenting
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 22: Creating a Playful and Welcoming Environment for Your Kids with Emily and Matthew West
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 21: How to Be a More Playful Parent and Enjoy Your Kids
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 20: Being a Connected and Intentional Parent with Heather and Carlos Whittaker
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 19: How to Be a More Connected Parent to Young Children and Adolescents
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 18: Using the Enneagram to Understand and Parent Kids and Adolescents
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 17: How to Find Balance in Parenting
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 16: Parenting with Faith, Hope, and Survivor Skills with Elisabeth Hasselbeck
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 15: How to Block Out Discouragement and Find Hope in Parenting
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 14: Imagination, Creativity, and Hope for Kids Who are Becoming
Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with poet and artist, Morgan Harper Nichols about parenting, patience, and hopeful imagination. Grab…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 13: Self-Care for Parents That Will Lead to Patience
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 12: Understanding the Why Behind Your Child's Behavior
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 11: Discipline, Consequences, and How to Be a More Consistent Parent
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…
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 10: Navigating Grief as a Single Dad
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start the year with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with author…