Episodes 379
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (1,890)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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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 us at raisingboysandgirls.com.

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Episode 372: When to Push and When to Pull Back in the Middle School Years with Dr. Lisa Damour

May 05, 2026 45m

Dr. Lisa Damour explains that resilience comes from learning to handle discomfort, not avoiding it, and reminds parents that mental health isn’t about always feeling happy. Especially in the middle…

Episode 371: Capable the Middle School Years with David and Sissy

Apr 30, 2026 21m

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…

Episode 370: From Trauma to Regulation to Resilience with Neurobiologist Dr. Bruce Perry

Apr 28, 2026 50m

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,…

Episode 369: Capable the Elementary Years with David and Sissy

Apr 23, 2026 27m

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…

Episode 368: Building Independence and Resilience in Toddlers with Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice

Apr 21, 2026 43m

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…

Episode 367: Capable the Toddler Years with David and Sissy

Apr 16, 2026 21m

Toddlers’ “I do it myself” moments aren’t defiance, they’re signs of healthy development and a deep drive for autonomy. When parents pause before stepping in, allow struggle, and offer both empathy…

Episode 366: Helping Boys Become Capable Men with Sherman Bucher

Apr 14, 2026 38m

Sherman Bucher shares that while boys today are more open to getting help, many are also more anxious, less confident, and unsure how to take their next steps. He highlights the impact of online…

Episode 365: Boys' Challenges to Capability with David and Sissy

Apr 09, 2026 26m

This episode highlights how boys develop true capability by practicing risk, emotional regulation, and perseverance in everyday moments. David and Sissy explain that modern life often removes these…

Episode 364: Helping Girls Feel Ready and Capable in Today’s World with Kari Kampakis

Apr 07, 2026 37m

Kari Kampakis shares why today’s girls need both grace and grit—the ability to stay kind while also developing strength and resilience. She encourages parents to help their daughters build…

Episode 363: Girls' Challenges To Capability with David and Sissy

Apr 02, 2026 22m

This episode explores how to raise capable girls by addressing three key challenges—feelings, failings, and fear. Sissy Goff shares how girls often feel deeply, internalize failure, and face…

Episode 362: The Key Ingredients to Finding Happiness as a Family with Dr. Arthur Brooks

Mar 31, 2026 34m

Dr. Arthur Brooks shares that happiness isn’t a feeling to chase, but a direction shaped by habits—cultivating enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning. He highlights the importance of investing in…

Episode 361: The 5 Principles of Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman

Mar 26, 2026 37m

Dr. Aliza Pressman shares five research-based principles—relationship, reflection, regulation, rules, and repair—that empower parents to raise resilient, capable kids, emphasizing that growth comes…

Episode 360: The Crisis of Capability in Parents with David and Sissy

Mar 24, 2026 23m

David and Sissy explore how modern parenting has shifted toward anxiety, over-helping, and outsourcing wisdom to experts—often at the cost of building real capability in kids. They encourage parents…

Episode 359: A Roadmap to Technology (and Fun) for Families with Catherine Price

Mar 19, 2026 54m

Catherine Price explores how technology is shaping kids’ attention, mood, relationships, and development, while offering a hopeful path forward for families. She emphasizes that the goal isn’t just…

Episode 358: The Crisis of Capability in Kids

Mar 17, 2026 25m

Sissy Goff and David Thomas explore what they call a growing “crisis of capability” among kids today. Drawing from what they see in their counseling offices, they discuss cultural shifts that have…

Episode 357: Increasing Kids Capacity and Capability with Jay and Katherine Wolf

Mar 12, 2026 1h 1m

Sissy Goff and David Thomas sit down with Jay and Catherine Wolf to talk about resilience, suffering, and what it really means to raise capable kids. After Catherine survived a catastrophic brainstem…

Episode 356: Raising Capable Kids with David and Sissy

Mar 10, 2026 20m

Sissy Goff and David Thomas introduce the idea behind their book Capable and discuss the growing mental health struggles they are seeing in kids today—anxiety, isolation, and a lack of confidence in…

Capable Kids Series Coming Soon!

Mar 09, 2026 1m Trailer

Sissy Goff and David Thomas introduce the Capable series—a conversation about the growing “crisis of capability” they’re seeing in kids today. Drawing from decades of counseling experience, they…

Episode 355: How to Help Kids Understand, Love and Engage with God’s Word with Tara-Leigh Cobble

Mar 05, 2026 29m

In this conversation with Tara-Leigh Cobble, founder of D-Group and host of The Bible Recap, Tara shares how moving from “Bible exposure” to true “Bible engagement” transformed her faith and led to…

Episode 354: Helping Kids (And Grown-Ups) Grow in Friendship with Jesus with Sally Lloyd-Jones

Mar 03, 2026 39m

In this deeply moving conversation, Sissy and David sit down with beloved children’s author Sally Lloyd-Jones to talk about her newest book, Jesus, Our True Friend. Sally shares how her own…

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