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Raising Boys & Girls

Kids EN ↓ 398 episodes

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.

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Episode 71: Helping Kids Build Lifelong Friendships 09.08.2022 40:07

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. Grab show notes HERE. Connect with David and Sissy HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 70: How to Move Past Guilt and Parent on Purpose with Kirsten and Ben Watson 26.07.2022 45:02

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. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 69: Kids and Emotional Safety with Christi and Dr. Josh Straub 12.07.2022 42:28

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. Grab show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 68: What Kids Want Parents to Know Right Now 28.06.2022 32:56

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. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 67: Helping Kids Use Technology Responsibly with Bark 21.06.2022 45:37

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 notes including links to all of the great research Titania and Matt talked about HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 66: Why We Need Community in Parenting with Annie and Dave Barnes 14.06.2022 1:01:18

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. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 65: Developing a Growth Mindset in Yourself and Your Kids 10.05.2022 31:15

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 episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 64: Navigating the Tough Seasons of Motherhood with Kari Kampakis 03.05.2022 36:27

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. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 63: Preparing Kids to Guard Themselves Against Addiction with Jessica Lahey 26.04.2022 42:12

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. Grab show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 62: The Power of Vintage Values with the Daystar Parents 19.04.2022 59:03

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. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE. Find out more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 61: Helping Kids See Their True Identity with Emily Ley 12.04.2022 29:47

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. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 60: Cultivating a Lifelong Faith in Kids 05.04.2022 31:17

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. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 59: What Kids Need Right Now: Spring Edition 29.03.2022 22:41

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 show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 58: How to Cultivate a Healthy Relationship with Technology 22.03.2022 31:25

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. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 57: Helping Kids Engage in Bible Reading with She Reads Truth 15.03.2022 49:39

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. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Raising Boys and Girls HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 56: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex 08.03.2022 38:12

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. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 55: Parenting with Perspective for the Long Term 01.03.2022 41:30

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with singer, songwriter, and author, Sandra McCracken on parenting with perspective. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI - Episode 24: Dr. Chinwé Williams Interview 22.02.2022 51:14

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 episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 54: Why We Can't Do Motherhood Alone with Heather MacFadyen 15.02.2022 30:03

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. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Find out more about our partner, Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 53: Teaching Kids to Be Brave and Have Fun with Annie Downs 08.02.2022 35:34

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 Sissy and David HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 52: Why Kids and Parents Need the Bible Now More Than Ever 01.02.2022 31:56

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. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 51: Love Centered Parenting and Foster Care with Crystal Paine 25.01.2022 27:17

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. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 50: How to Help Kids Handle Conflict with Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson 18.01.2022 38:05

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. Grab links, state, and quotes you want to remember in the episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 49: Build Character in Kids by Teaching Respect 11.01.2022 27:01

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, David, and Melissa HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 48: Using Boredom to Cultivate Creativity in Kids 07.12.2021 42:44

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! Get episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices