
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 378 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyReligion & SpiritualityChristianityParenting | |||

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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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 🤍
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
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!
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!
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!”
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This program centers on practical parenting guidance for raising children with emotional health, faith, and resilience. Episodes frequently cover emotional intelligence, family dynamics, protecting kids online, and conversations about faith, with guests ranging from psychologists to authors who specialize in parenting, child safety, and spiritual development. A notable throughline is teaching parents to foster agency, courage, and compassionate communication while navigating today's digital culture and cultural pressures. The format blends counseling insights, real-life stories, and actionable tools, often featuring guest experts who bring research-based strategies to everyday parenting challenges.
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Recent guests on Raising Boys & Girls include:
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2. Zee Pendleton
3. Angela Rice
4. Sissy Goff
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6. Dr. Aliza Pressman
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