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Raising Boys & Girls

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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 ... more

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Middle school is a crucial but often overlooked stage where kids need practice, not perfection, as they navigate social disconnection, increased screen use, and deep self-consciousness. By creating opportunities for real-life interaction, responsibil... more

Dr. Bruce Perry unpacks the difference between stress, adversity, and trauma, helping parents shift from asking “what’s wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?” He explains how moderate, predictable stress actually builds resilience, while overpro... more

Elementary school is a critical window where kids begin asking, “Am I capable?” and moments of struggle, not success, are what build that belief. Anxiety, anger, lack of regulation, and low agency are showing up more than ever, but they’re also oppor... more

Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice talk about how kids today are dealing with more anxiety, screen time, and big emotions, and remind us that raising capable, confident kids really comes back to the basics. Staying present, setting clear boundaries, and g... more

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Bruce Perry
Neurobiologist and author on trauma and development
Neurosequential
Episode: Episode 370: From Trauma to Regulation to Resilience with Neurobiologist Dr. Bruce Perry
Zee Pendleton
Director at St. George's Kindergarten, Nashville
St. George's Kindergarten, Nashville
Episode: Episode 368: Building Independence and Resilience in Toddlers with Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice
Angela Rice
Assistant Director at St. George's Kindergarten, Nashville
St. George's Kindergarten, Nashville
Episode: Episode 368: Building Independence and Resilience in Toddlers with Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice
Sissy Goff
Guest interview subject; author on girls and capability
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Episode: Episode 363: Girls' Challenges To Capability with David and Sissy
Arthur Brooks
Harvard professor, behavioral scientist, author
Harvard University; The Atlantic; Build the Life You Want
Episode: Episode 362: The Key Ingredients to Finding Happiness as a Family with Dr. Arthur Brooks
Dr. Aliza Pressman
Developmental psychologist
Mount Sinai Hospital / Raising Good Humans (podcast)
Episode: Episode 361: The 5 Principles of Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Catherine Price
Co-author of The Amazing Generation; health and science journalist; founder of Screen Life Balance
Screen Life Balance / The Amazing Generation
Episode: Episode 359: A Roadmap to Technology (and Fun) for Families with Catherine Price
Catherine Wolf
Co-founder of Hope Heals; wife of Jay Wolf; author/speaker
Hope Heals
Episode: Episode 357: Increasing Kids Capacity and Capability with Jay and Katherine Wolf
Tara-Leigh Cobble
Christian author, speaker, and podcaster; creator of The Bible Recap
The Bible Recap; D-Group
Episode: Episode 355: How to Help Kids Understand, Love and Engage with God’s Word with Tara-Leigh Cobble

Hosts

Sissy Goff
Host with Daystar Counseling Ministries; extensive focus on raising children and family psychology.
David Thomas
Co-host focusing on counseling insights and parenting guidance.
Melissa Trevathan
Co-host with emphasis on practical parenting strategies and spiritual development.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Best Parenting Podcast

    This is hands-down, my favorite podcast. I have shared so many episodes with friends and am so thankful for the work that they are doing to build up families and kiddos. They somehow strike the perfect balance of encouragement as well as truth and challenge. Thank you Raising Boys and Girls team! What a blessing this podcast is 🤍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kels0016
    United Statesa month ago
  • Grateful for the thoroughness and thoughtfulness your pour into each episode !!

    Your season of enneagram research/interviews was so incredibly helpful. The way you organized first the general session of the type/number and then followed it with the interview of a parent of that type was genius. I listened to it alone, with my husband and then alone again to get out all of the valuable nuggets of information. I learned so many new things that I had never before knew about the enneagram and how it intersects/affects parenting. Thank you for the amazing work you guys do!! It... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    georgioj
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast, but the ads!

    It’s a great podcast, I’ll give them that. The ads, however - are unbearable. Forced, fake, and sound like they are written by AI. Be ready to use that 30 sec forward button!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JessW519
    United States3 months ago
  • Listener in Illinois

    I admire the courage and insight that Sissy and Dave showed with inviting and interviewing Justin Giboney, and expanding the discussion to compassion and conviction needed today to help all of us “kids” seek the Kingdom. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listener in Illinois
    United States3 months ago
  • Christian, wisdom, parenting, and love!

    Raising Boys & Girls is simply the most precious podcast. It is such a beautiful time I get to enjoy each morning while I run before I wake up my 3 boys! I’m so grateful for their support, knowledge, and most importantly “they are cheering me on always!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cadey True
    United States3 months ago

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Guest diversity and faith-aligned insights are frequently highlighted as valuable.
Listeners praise practical, compassionate guidance for parenting.

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Episode 370: From Trauma to Regulation to Resilience with Neurobiologist Dr. Bruce Perry
Q: For any parent trying to understand differences between stress, adversity, and trauma, what are the key distinctions they should keep in mind?
The guest clarifies that stress is a normal, even necessary part of development, whereas distress is excessive stress that can hinder learning; trauma involves prolonged activation and lasting changes to the stress system, and regulation strategies can transform stress into resilience.
Episode 370: From Trauma to Regulation to Resilience with Neurobiologist Dr. Bruce Perry
Q: And we would love for you to talk about how you define trauma in a way that helps parents and professionals both hold the term with clarity and respect, and why misusing the word matters.
Dr. Perry explains that trauma should be viewed through a physiological and developmental lens, focusing on the activation and pattern of the stress-response system over time rather than only labeling an event, which helps tailor supports rather than pathologize experiences.
Episode 361: The 5 Principles of Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Q: What encouragement would you offer to overwhelmed parents aiming to raise capable kids?
You are a good enough parent; small, consistent efforts over time yield benefits, and aiming for progress over perfection reduces pressure and builds healthier dynamics.
Episode 361: The 5 Principles of Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Q: What actually builds resilience and capability in kids over time?
A framework of games, gratitude, autonomy, motivation, empathy, and self-regulation, supported by warm relationships and appropriate boundaries; adults guide and scaffold as needed to help children grow.
Episode 361: The 5 Principles of Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Q: Would you give us a brief overview of the five principles and why you chose them?
They are rooted in developmental science, not trends, and are highly linked with resilience; the adult controls them, and they frame how to support a child through connection, reflection, regulation, setting safe rules, and repairing when missteps occur.

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3. Angela Rice
4. Sissy Goff
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7. Catherine Price
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