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Raising Boys & Girls

That Sounds Fun Network
Parenting
Child Development
Adolescents
Adolescence
Screen Time
Family Relationships
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Faith
Family Activities
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Teenage Mental Health
Teenagers
Emotional Health
Therapy and Counseling
Anxiety In Adolescents
Mental Health
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Boy Development
Girl Development
Emotional Regulation

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 ... more

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Sissy Goff and David Thomas talk with Dr. Preston Sprinkle about how parents and the church can help kids navigate identity, gender, and sexuality with both clarity and compassion. Preston emphasizes being a non-anxious presence, starting age-appropr... more

Sissy and David are joined by Megan Michelson and Mary Flo Ridley from Birds & Bees for a practical, hope-filled conversation about protecting kids in today’s fast-moving, tech-saturated culture. Together, they share how resilience, discernment, and ... more

In this episode, Sissy Goff and David Thomas sit down with Justin Giboney for a timely, thoughtful conversation about what kids need right now in an increasingly polarized world. Justin weaves together faith, history, and parenting wisdom to explore ... more

Sissy and David unpack five things kids need culturally right now: conversation (parents as the calm, safe first source), protection in the real world (body-safety skills and wise supervision), online protection (tools + ongoing check-ins), critical ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Julie Fraga
Psychologist specializing in parenting and relational trauma
Episode: Episode 345: Parenting Without a Roadmap: Not Carrying Your Childhood Trauma into Theirs with Dr. Juli Fraga
Dr. Marc Brackett
Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and best-selling author.
Yale University
Episode: Episode 344: How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Dr. Marc Brackett
Devon Kuntzman
Certified toddler parenting expert and founder of Transforming Toddlerhood
Transforming Toddlerhood
Episode: Episode 343: Transforming Toddlerhood with Devon Kuntzman
Whitney Kimerling
Co-founder of Hootenanny Games
Hootenanny Games
Episode: Episode 341: Why Your Kids Need You To Play at Every Age and How To Do That with Whitney and Alex Kimerling
Alex Kimerling
Co-founder of Hootenanny Games
Hootenanny Games
Episode: Episode 341: Why Your Kids Need You To Play at Every Age and How To Do That with Whitney and Alex Kimerling
Leland Vittert
Host of On Balance with Leland Vittert and Chief Washington Anchor at NewsNation.
NewsNation
Episode: Episode 340: A Story of Autism and Hope with Leland Vittert
Dr. Gary Chapman
Best-selling author, counselor, and speaker
Author of The 5 Love Languages
Episode: Episode 338: 5 Love Languages for Families with Dr. Gary Chapman
Jill Phillips Gullhorn
Therapist and Enneagram expert with over two decades as a singer-songwriter.
Episode: Episode 334: Moving from Knowledge to Relationship with Kids / Enneagrams Wrap Up with Jill Phillips and Hunter Mobley
Hunter Mobley
Lawyer, writer, and Enneagram teacher focusing on emotional and spiritual growth.
Episode: Episode 334: Moving from Knowledge to Relationship with Kids / Enneagrams Wrap Up with Jill Phillips and Hunter Mobley

Hosts

Sissy Goff
Co-host and counselor with extensive experience in parenting and child development, focusing on emotional intelligence and family dynamics.
David Thomas
Co-host and counselor specializing in family dynamics and child emotional health, providing insights on parenting strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Love this podcast

    David and Sissy are amazing podcasters. I love listening to them and finish every episode feeling encouraged. They are a blessing to me in these hard but wonderful years of parenting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hmb491
    United States2 months ago
  • Insightful, compassionate, LOVE

    I love these two. I have learned SO much from them in parenting. I am incredibly grateful for their guidance and wisdom. We love their books, listening to them and how I wish I lived in their city. Love love love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Rose17
    United States2 months ago
  • Inspires improvement & health in parenting

    I listen to a lot of parenting podcasts, and read a lot of books. This is by far the one I recommend most to others. I love the encouragement, grace, and facts that David & Sissy offer. They offer a balance that’s hard to find— they encourage connection and emotional attunement with your kids, but they also encourage parents to have boundaries and correct our kids when their behaviors are inappropriate. True experts with a wealth of experience and research that informs their practical tips. List... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kcjoa2
    United States3 months ago
  • The Podcast every Parent and Teacher needs!

    This podcast has become one of my absolute favorites. David and Cissy offer such helpful topics and practical tools for guiding children toward healthy development. As gifted counselors, they don’t just equip you to support your kids, they gently help you grow in maturity along the way.

    As a mom of only girls, I’ve been surprised by how much I’ve learned about boys and their developmental stages, and how that understanding has shaped my approach in both teaching and ministry. My husband and I h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    When technology is the worst
    United States3 months ago
  • If you’re a parent and aren’t listening to this, why not??

    I listen to and share this religiously! It has given me so much insight and wisdom and I could not recommend it enough. As a mom of 6 boys, I am so very grateful for each episode and the experience and kindness that David and Sissy bring to the world. There is so much grace and goodness here, do not skip!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abby Hysmith
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners feel a strong sense of encouragement and support from the hosts and their collective expertise in parenting.
Many reviews highlight the practical application of advice given, making it easy for parents to implement in their daily lives.
The combination of personal anecdotes and professional advice resonates well with listeners, making complex parenting topics accessible and relatable.
Audiences frequently express gratitude for the hosts' insights on emotional well-being and healthy family dynamics.

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Episode 345: Parenting Without a Roadmap: Not Carrying Your Childhood Trauma into Theirs with Dr. Juli Fraga
Q: What signs should parents look for that suggest they might need additional support?
If there are painful moments from their childhood that they've never addressed, ongoing struggles with their child, or feeling constantly in a tug-of-war, it might be time to seek outside support, such as therapy.
Episode 345: Parenting Without a Roadmap: Not Carrying Your Childhood Trauma into Theirs with Dr. Juli Fraga
Q: What would you say are some practical ways for that parent to begin to model healthy emotional expression?
Starting with self-reflection on their own emotional world, using tools and exercises from the book to invite reflection on childhood experiences that influence parenting decisions.
Episode 344: How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Dr. Marc Brackett
Q: What is RULER and how does it work?
RULER is a framework for teaching emotional intelligence, encompassing skills such as recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions.
Episode 344: How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Dr. Marc Brackett
Q: What does it mean that all emotions are information for parents raising kids who happen to have really big feelings?
It highlights the importance of curiosity about emotions and supporting children in managing them rather than viewing them as bad.
Episode 344: How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Dr. Marc Brackett
Q: Could you share the heart behind Permission to Feel and what led you into the study of emotions and emotional intelligence?
Dr. Brackett shares his childhood experiences with abuse and how his uncle helped him understand his emotions, leading to his lifelong passion for emotional intelligence.

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Focused on equipping caregivers with practical insights, this podcast explores themes primarily centered around parenting boys and girls, with an emphasis on emotional intelligence, the Enneagram personality framework, and family dynamics. The hosts, experienced counselors, offer relatable anecdotes and expert advice that aim to bridge understanding between parents and children, incorporating perspectives on how personality types affect relationships. Each episode often features guests from various backgrounds, enriching discussions with stories and strategies that assist parents in navigating the complexities of child development and emotional health. Unique in its blend of psychological insights and faith-based encouragement, the podcast ... more

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