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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 ...
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Episode 115: Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry-free Kids Wrap Up
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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 w…
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Episode 114: Finding Connection Through Your Adoption Journey
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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…
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Episode 113: The Truth About How to Get Parenting Right
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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 …
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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 conversati…
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Episode 111: Parenting Out of Love, Not Fear
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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 fri…
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Episode 110: Helping Kids Find Resilience with Rebekah Lyons
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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 con…
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Episode 109: Using Affirmations to Help Kids See Their Value with Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill
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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 excite…
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Episode 108: Parenting in the Trenches With Neurodiverse Kids: Jenn and Marcus dePaula
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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. . . . . . LINKS Raising Boys & Girls Episode 105 with Dr. Chinwé and Lonnie Willams Temple Grandin movie with Claire Danes The Autistic…
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Episode 107: The Keys to Time-Management as a Busy Mom with Crystal Paine
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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! . . . . . The Time-Saving Mom If you loved this episode, here is our previous Raising Boys and Gir…
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Episode 106: Raising Kids Who Turn Into Great Grown-Ups
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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. A special thank-…
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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 meaningfulsolutionscounse…
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Episode 104: Helping Kids Find Hope in the Midst of Tragedy
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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 …
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Episode 103: Overcoming Fear with the Truth - Interview with Beth Moore
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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. LINKS Beth's new book: All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir Beth's website: LProof.org A special thank-you to our sponsors: Ethos School - Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each o…
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Episode 102: How to Care for Kids that Are Hurting After a School Tragedy
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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 ar…
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Episode 101: How to Talk to Your Kids After a School Shooting - a Message of Hope
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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 Co…
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Episode 100: How to Have Conversations About Race with Kids
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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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Episode 99: Passing on Faith to your Kids with Cece Winans
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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. Links CeCeWinans.com “No Greater” video “Goodness of God“ video CeCe Winans Presents: Generations | YouTube Show…
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Episode 98: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Other Strategies to Help Kids with Anxiety
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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. A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Ethos School: Ethos is offering to waive your $95 …
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Episode 97: Our Favorite Tools for Anxious Kids
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Almost every parent that sits in Sissy's or David’s office asks for tools to help their kids 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. A special th…
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Episode 96: Teaching Kids How to Engage with People Who Have Differing Points of View with Carlos Whittaker
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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. Links CarlosWhittaker.com Grab a copy of Carlos’ new book! How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, and Disconnects Us A sp…
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Episode 95: Helping Kids Develop a Growth Mindset with Jon Acuff
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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. Links Acuff.me Your New Playlist: The Student's Guide to Tapping into the Superpower of Mindset A special thank you to our partners for this week'…
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We’re so excited to introduce you this week to two more of our favorite people! (Can you tell how much we love having a podcast and sharing with you some of the voices we trust the most?) Well, here are two more…Betsy and Gene Cashman. Betsy was a therapist at Daystar before their family relocated to Memphis, where Gene is in healthcare and they’re…
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Episode 93: Helping Kids with Sensory Processsing Disorders
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It was our great joy to share conversation with Susan Masie & Danielle Carder. Both women are pediatric occupational therapists at Pediatric Therapies and wise guides who have been supporting kids and families for decades. We talked about what sensory hurdles look like, the connection between sensory struggles and anxiety and some best practices fo…
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Episode 92: Understanding Anxiety in Kids
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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. LINKS Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World S4, E34: Kids and Technology with Titania Jordan and Matt McK…
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Episode 91: Helping Kids Understand Their Emotions with Dylan Dreyer
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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 Wi…
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