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couple things interviewsSissy Goff and David Thomas : Teaching Kids CourageToday we sat down with two incredible resources and human beings, beloved counselors and best-selling authors, Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling. We have learned SO much from them over the years. With decades of combined experience walking alongside children and families, Sissy and David bring wisdom, warmth, and practical tools to the table as they share insights from their highly anticipated book series for kids called “The Daystar Dog Series.” We dive into topics like childhood anxiety, emotional resilience, the importance of connection, and what parents can be doing to check in with their child’s emotions...2025-06-1346 min
Couple Things with Shawn and AndrewSissy Goff and David Thomas: Teaching Kids CourageToday we sat down with two incredible resources and human beings, beloved counselors and best-selling authors, Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling. We have learned SO much from them over the years. With decades of combined experience walking alongside children and families, Sissy and David bring wisdom, warmth, and practical tools to the table as they share insights from their highly anticipated book series for kids called “The Daystar Dog Series.” We dive into topics like childhood anxiety, emotional resilience, the importance of connection, and what parents can be doing to check in with their child’s emotions...2025-06-1346 min
FamilyLife Today®Unleashing Boys' Energy and Understanding Their Emotions - David ThomasOn this episode of FamilyLife Today, hosted by Dave and Ann Wilson, we feature counselor David Thomas, author of "Raising Emotionally Strong Boys." The discussion focuses on understanding and managing the physicality and emotional intensity of boys, particularly through the lens of Ann’s story about neighborhood boys breaking wood on their foreheads. David shares insights from his 25 years at Daystar Counseling, emphasizing the need to create outlets for boys’ energy, such as a designated “space” for physical release. He introduces the ABCs of emotional development—coping, breathing, and naming feelings—explaining that boys often need to release energy before ident...2025-06-0528 min
The Unfinished IdeaNeurodivergence, Trauma & Healing: A Conversation with David & SissyIn this powerful episode, I’m joined by David Thomas and Sissy Goff from the Raising Boys & Girls podcast—two incredible voices in the world of childhood development, counseling, and emotional health. Together, we dive into a topic that’s especially important for neurodivergent families: the deep and often overlooked connection between neurodivergence and trauma.
David and Sissy—both experienced, licensed counsellors—share how neurodivergent children often experience trauma more intensely or more frequently than their neurotypical peers. We explore what that looks like in real life, how it shows up in behavior, and most importantly, how parents, c...2025-05-1532 min
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast1KHO 480: The Skills Kids Actually Need to Navigate Life | David Thomas and Sissy Goff, Raising Boys & GirlsIn this power-packed episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes back two of the most trusted voices in parenting—David Thomas and Sissy Goff from the Daystar Counseling Clinic and The Raising Boys & Girls Podcast. For the first time together on the show, David and Sissy dive deep into the social, emotional, and spiritual milestones our kids must hit to thrive—skills that don’t show up on a report card but make all the difference in life. From why listening is the secret to becoming an interesting person, to how healthy risk fuels resilience, they bring real i...2025-05-141h 01
What We Really Want: Conversations About Connection37 | David Thomas: Recognize, Regulate, and Repair"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Raising kids in a way that nurtures them and sets them up for a healthy life is SO difficult. Most parents deeply desire to provide for their kids in the best ways they can. But often they feel like they're showing up with a deficit, not having received nurture, care, and attention from their parents to the extent they needed it.Our guest, David Thomas, has been helping parents, kids, and families navigate through these types of life struggles for decades. As co-founder and Executive Director...2025-05-1349 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastHelping Kids Do Hard Things, Strong-Willed Kids, and Growing Through Failure :: David Thomas & Sissy Goff [Ep 522]Today our favorite counselors, David Thomas and Sissy Goff, are back to talk about their new project- children’s books! So much has happened over the last few years and they are beginning to see the onset of anxiety drop to age 6 from 8 years old previously. They created these books to give kids the words and emotional tools to do hard things and decrease anxiety, including a golden retriever feelings chart. As usual, they pack so much advice into every moment, here are some things we cover: Escape and Avoidance vs. Support and Challenge in parenting Connect over correction- we los...2025-05-1200 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastHelping Kids Do Hard Things, Strong-Willed Kids, and Growing Through Failure :: David Thomas & Sissy Goff [Ep 522]Today our favorite counselors, David Thomas and Sissy Goff, are back to talk about their new project- children’s books! So much has happened over the last few years and they are beginning to see the onset of anxiety drop to age 6 from 8 years old previously. They created these books to give kids the words and emotional tools to do hard things and decrease anxiety, including a golden retriever feelings chart. As usual, they pack so much advice into every moment, here are some things we cover:
Escape and Avoidance vs. Support and Challenge in parenting
Connect over cor...2025-05-1244 min
Parenting IQ - Family Rhythms, Neurodivergence, & Parenting Challenges and SolutionsRaising Healthy and Happy Kids w/ Sissy Goff and David ThomasWe explore five foundational areas for raising emotionally healthy kids: emotional regulation, communication, confidence, screen time, and long-term parenting perspective. With insights from child therapists Sissy Goff and David Thomas, you'll walk away with practical, research-backed tools to build a calmer, more connected home.Visit drkellycagle.com for more infoThe Parenting IQ Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org 2025-05-0638 min
The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kidsBuilding emotionally resilient kids with Sissy Goff and David ThomasI’m so excited about this week’s episode because I’m joined by two of my favorite guests Sissy Goff and David Thomas from the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! They’re sharing incredible insights from their counseling practice and offering encouragement for every parent navigating the emotional ups and downs of raising kids today.Here are four key takeaways from this episode:Anxiety and emotional overwhelm are on the rise, but there are simple, effective ways to help our kids cope.Sissy and David share how their therapy dogs are making a big di...2025-05-0631 min
The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene PellicaneDavid Thomas and Sissy Goff - Raising Brave Resilient KidsSee David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene Pellicane live at the Parents Rising Conference on September 6, 2025 in San Diego. Tickets on sale now http://parentsrisingconference.com/
What would happen if your child could trade insecurity for bravery, and giving up for resilience? Counselors and bestselling authors David Thomas and Sissy Goff can help you raise confident, worry free kids. Drawing from their vast experience at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, David and Sissy know how to help kids and parents deal with anxiety and worry. They have written two new children's books, Lucy Learns to Be Brave...2025-05-0536 min
The Regents PodcastDavid Thomas and Sissy Goff (re-release)NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in February of 2024. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around. David Thomas and Sissy Goff join Dr. Dan Peterson in the studio again to talk about techniques to handle the rising anxiety in our kids and in ourselves.2025-05-0535 min
The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kidsBuilding emotionally resilient kids with Sissy Goff and David ThomasI’m so excited about this week’s episode because I’m joined by two of my favorite guests Sissy Goff and David Thomas from the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! They’re sharing incredible insights from their counseling practice and offering encouragement for every parent navigating the emotional ups and downs of raising kids today.Here are four key takeaways from this episode:Anxiety and emotional overwhelm are on the rise, but there are simple, effective ways to help our kids cope.Sissy and David share how their therapy dogs are making a big difference in helpi...2025-05-0330 min
Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids3 core needs for every kid with Sissy Goff and David ThomasThey are back! Sissy Goff and David Thomas are back to equip us with “3 core needs for every kid.” They are always so encouraging and so very practical. The work they have done in their counseling offices has helped thousands of parents just like me. I cling to their perspective and biblical encouragement. We talk about our kids’ need for resilience, courage and relationship. We also talk about the health benefits for your kids when they have a dog. I couldn't agree more and I was the most anti-dog person in our family until we got...2025-05-0129 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purposeEpisode 98 “Let’s Not Do That” with David Thomas and Sissy Goff (A Parenting Essentials)This week on MESSmerized, I have the dream team—David Thomas and Sissy Goff. We’re talking all things parenting, and if you’ve ever tried to have a deep conversation with your teenage son and got nothing but a grunt and a request for bacon, this episode is for you.We tackled the big stuff: anxiety in kids, the social chaos our girls are navigating, and why boys apparently need a full workout and a snack before they can form a complete sentence. We talked about how resilience doesn’t come from bubble-wrapping our kids...2025-04-3037 min
The Family Discipleship PodcastAddressing Anxiety and Resilience with Sissy Goff and David ThomasAdam Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Sissy Goff and David Thomas to discuss how their books “Lucy Learns to be Brave” and “Owen Learns He Has What it Takes” help teach our kids about anxiety and resilience.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why is anxiety so prevalent in children?Why did y’all choose to use dogs in “Lucy Learns to be Brave”?In “Lucy Learns to be Brave.” you tell the story of how fear makes Lucy start to believe things that aren’t true. Is that the approach that parents should take with their kids, hel...2025-04-2831 min
Three PercentThe Secret Sauce of Parenting with David ThomasCheck out Daystar Counseling: https://www.daystarcounseling.com/Pre-order David and Sissy’s new books: https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/shopListen to Raising Boys and Girls: https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisingboysandgirls/SummaryIn this episode of the 3% Podcast, hosts Jamie Haigh and Blake Roberts engage in a deep conversation with David Thomas, co-executive director of Daystar Counseling and co-author of 11 books, including ‘Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son can Build on for Life,’ and the best-selling ‘Wild Things...2025-04-2856 min
The Paula Faris ShowNavigating our Teens Dating with Therapists Sissy Goff and David ThomasOne thing I haven’t been ready for has been navigating our teenagers dating. And I know so many of you feel the same. So, I’ve invited therapists Sissy Goff and David Thomas back on the show to help us work through it. (Jesus, Take the Wheel, PLEASE!) This is the conversation I wish I’d had years ago, when this whole process started in our home. Everything we’re talking about in this episode is based on a question or topic that you sent us. W...2025-02-251h 10
Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlinDavid Thomas and Sissy Goff: Smile at Your Children—A Lot.We brought back Daystar's dynamic duo of David Thomas and Sissy Goff to Dadville. It's always a blast when the Mayor and Governor come to visit. This week they talk to the fellas about patterns they are seeing in kids this time of year, how to handle your kid's desire to get a phone, why David gets mistaken for Jessica Alba's dad, and so much more. Join us: http://dadville.substack.comThanks to our sponsors!AG1 - Every week of November, AG1 will b...2024-11-051h 05
Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsAre my kids on track? with Sissy Goff and David ThomasI didn’t know “swap” was a thing in podcasting. Who knew? It was an immediate YES when we got the opportunity to swap episodes with my dear friends Sissy Goff and David Thomas. You will get to hear one of their actual episodes from the Raising Boys and Girls podcast - to get a glimpse of how they support parents across the world. These two have helped raise my kids in some ways. I have read every book they have written and listened to every episode of their podcast. Sissy and David, with Raising Boys and Girls...2024-09-0539 minMESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purposeEpisode 66 What your kids wish you knew with Sissy Goff and David ThomasWith all the kids heading back to school, there’s always the anxiety that goes with unknowns and new beginnings. And that’s just for us as parents! Joking. Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling are with me today, and they are bringing the heat. They are literally the wisest, kindest, and dearest people you’ll ever meet. I could go on and on, but instead I’m giving you a few of the topics we cover today: What your kids wish you knew How anxiety presents in girls vs. boys 2024-08-2842 minDon't Mom Alone Podcast“How Can I Help My Kid Make Friends?” :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 483] Summer of Mentorship week 6Do you try to coach or control your kids in friendships? Whether sending them off to Kindergarten or College there are so many opportunities along the way to help them be good friends and pick good friends. Today we are revisiting an amazing conversation with Sissy Goff and David Thomas discussing how to help our kids foster friendships. As licensed counselors, working at DayStar Counseling Center in Nashville, they provide support, encouragement, and compassion to children, adolescents, and families in need through counseling. This episode has advice at every turn for every age and stage. David talks about dropping his so...2024-08-1258 minDon't Mom Alone Podcast“How Can I Help My Kid Make Friends?” :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 483] Summer of Mentorship week 6Do you try to coach or control your kids in friendships? Whether sending them off to Kindergarten or College there are so many opportunities along the way to help them be good friends and pick good friends.
Today we are revisiting an amazing conversation with Sissy Goff and David Thomas discussing how to help our kids foster friendships. As licensed counselors, working at DayStar Counseling Center in Nashville, they provide support, encouragement, and compassion to children, adolescents, and families in need through counseling.
This episode has advice at every turn for every age and stage. David ta...2024-08-1256 minThe Happy Home Podcast with Arlene PellicaneSissy Goff - Worry Free Kids (Encore)July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls
Encore PresentationKids and parents are way more anxious than they were in the 90s. What is happening to make anxiety so contagious and common? Pull up a chair for an illuminating, truth-filled conversation with counselor Sissy Goff as she shares principles from her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. In this conversation, you'll learn:
3:30 The two things you need to hear right now as a parent
4:25 What’s changed in counseling today versus the '90s
7:20 How does our anxiety rub off on ou...2024-07-2931 minThe Happy Home Podcast with Arlene PellicaneDavid Thomas - Raising Emotionally Strong Boys (Encore)July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls
Encore Presentation
"Emotionally mature" may not be the words you use to describe your son. Maybe your boy is prone to outbursts, or rarely says more than one sentence at a time. Counselor and author David Thomas is here to help us nurture and raise emotionally strong boys. In today's conversation, you'll learn:
2:30 How can we understand our boys better by using the Incredible Hulk?
5:00 Teach these three R’s to your kids so they can regulate themselves, going from stressed to settled
...2024-07-0132 minFamilyLife Today®Helping Kids Navigate Intense Emotions: Sissy Goff & David ThomasCould your behavior be affecting your children's emotions? Sissy Goff and David Thomas explore how parental strategies might contribute to child anxiety. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sissy Goff & David Thomas and catch more of their thoughts at raisingboysandgirls.com or listen to their podcast. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @raisingboysandgirls And grab Sissy’s book, "The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too" in our shop. Want to hear Sissy Goff & David Thomas in person? Catch them this year in your city! Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Pare...2024-06-1126 min
Living Centered Podcast147 "How do we raise emotionally healthy kids?" with Sissy Goff and David ThomasDid you grow up in a family that "did emotions?" Do you feel you sometimes lack the tools to overcome struggles or develop coping skills? As adults invested in the lives of the kids in our world, we all want to give them the things we didn't have. In this series about relationships, we wanted to know the keys to raising emotionally healthy kids, so we brought in the experts! Join Hannah and Lindsey for a conversation with Sissy Goff and David Thomas, Executive Directors of Daystar Counseling in Nashville. For over...2024-06-1052 minFamilyLife Today®Attentive Parenting--or Just Overprotective? Sissy Goff & David ThomasWondering if you're being attentive--or could you be one of those overprotective parents? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they talk about parenting fears, emotional baggage, and effective strategies. Discover the thin line between being vigilant and overprotective, and how to navigate it. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sissy Goff & David Thomas and catch more of their thoughts at raisingboysandgirls.com or listen to their podcast. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @raisingboysandgirls And grab Sissy’s book, "The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too" in our shop. Want to he...2024-06-1028 min
The Grove PodcastManaging Fear & Anxiety with Faith :: Sissy GoffSissy Goff is a therapist, podcaster, and best-selling author of The Worry-Free Series for children and parents. She alongside her colleagues Melissa Trevathan and David Thomas, have been using their gifts and God's grace to minister to children and families, at Daystar Counseling Ministries, for over three decades. It's through their counseling sessions, podcast episodes, and countless books, that they've offered their life’s work to sharing practical helpful and hopeful resources to both parents and children.In this episode, Sissy Goff opens her own life to share how God led her into this line of work and...2024-05-0142 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastHelping Socially Anxious Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 451]Boys today are struggling more than ever with social anxiety.
They feel hesitant, anxious, and struggle to take healthy risks. How do we know when to push them into uncomfortable places? Many boys are even struggling with life milestones like getting their driver's license, asking a girl to the school dance, or applying to college. OCD and ADHD are on the rise and we want to understand when to step in and get them any help that is needed.
My guest David Thomas, a licensed professional counselor, is back to bring wisdom, advice, and tools to na...2024-02-1252 minThe Regents PodcastDavid Thomas and Sissy GoffDavid Thomas and Sissy Goff join Dr. Dan Peterson in the studio again to talk about techniques to handle the rising anxiety in our kids and in ourselves.2024-02-0535 min
Good Hard Story PodcastEpisode 44: Raising Boys & Girls with David Thomas and Sissy GoffJoin Katherine & Jay as they welcome beloved friends of the Hope Heals community, David Thomas and Sissy Goff in for a candid conversation on parenting. The best stuff comes from the hard stuff, but none of us want our kids to go through the hard stuff. What decisions are we making to stand in the way of our kids experiencing opportunities for resilience and growth in safe ways? This is a great conversation that you do not want to miss!
David is the Director of Family Counseling and has been a part of the Daystar staff...2023-12-1449 min
Reimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia BeckerHow to Become a Worry-Free Parent with Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSPAnxious parents. Anxious families. Anxiety is contagious. How do I know if I’m an anxious parent? And if I am one, how is that affecting my kids? What can I do about it—for their sake and for mine? Therapist and author Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, joins Amy Julia Becker on the podcast to talk about:How to identify and stop anxiety loopsWhy failure is good for parents and kidsCommon parenting strategies that DON’T workPractical tools for changing thought and behavior patternsPLUS you get to lis...2023-11-1449 min
The Aro PodcastHow to spot anxiety in your kids with therapists David Thomas and Sissy GoffIn this week’s episode of The Aro Podcast, therapists David Thomas and Sissy Goff join Aro Co-founder, Joey. With over three decades of experience at Daystar Counseling Ministries, David and Sissy have dedicated their lives to helping families through their counseling, books, podcast, and speaking engagements. During the episode, they delve into the immense amount of pressure children face in today’s world, and how technology can exacerbate that anxiety and pressure. They also explore the crucial role of available and present parents as predictors of a child’s learning. David and Sissy provide valuable insights on identifying anxiet...2023-10-2448 min
Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and TerraEpisode 203: Parenting Series - Raising Daughters in Today's World, with Sissy GoffBeing a parent is not an easy leadership role. Parents lead families, one of the greatest organizations on the planet! We often feel equipped until we actually start raising children. Whether you are a parent needing some wisdom on perfectionism, anxiety, or raising girls, or you are interested in becoming a counselor and want to hear two seasoned clinicians talk about why they made that career choice, this conversation is for you. Today, we have a guest who many of you may know well. Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, has worked as the director of child and ad...2023-10-1739 min
Theology in the RawS2 Ep1118: Worry Free Parenting: Sissy GoffSissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, has worked as the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries since 1993. Sissy Goff is the author of 13 books including her latest, The Worry-Free Parent. She co-hosts the popular Raising Boys and Girls podcast, with fellow Daystar Counselor David Thomas. In this podcast conversation, which was hosted by Chris Sprinkle, Chris and Sissy talk about many things related to parenting including the problem of safetyism and the rising rates of anxiety among kids.
If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information!
2023-10-0951 minThe Happy Home Podcast with Arlene PellicaneSissy Goff - The Worry Free ParentKids and parents are way more anxious than they were in the 90s. What is happening to make anxiety so contagious and common? Pull up a chair for an illuminating, truth-filled conversation with counselor Sissy Goff as she shares principles from her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. In this conversation, you'll learn:
3:30 The two things you need to hear right now as a parent
4:25 What’s changed in counseling today versus the '90s
7:20 How does our anxiety rub off on our kids?
10:10 Which parenting style do you identify with?
14:30 N...2023-09-2532 min
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and DiscipleshipEp 345: Moving Beyond Anxiety in Parenting with Sissy Goff“Our past hurts mixed with our present pressure often dictate our future fear.” Counselor and author Sissy Goff has watched this reality play out hundreds of times through the decades as she councils chidden as well as their moms and dads. So often parents are willing to get help for their anxious children while not addressing their own anxieties. In our conversation today, Licensed Counselor and author Sissy Goff explains that anxiety is contagious, and the worries we see in our children can often come from our own unaddressed anxieties. In our conversation today, we talk a...2023-09-0340 min
The Carlos Whittaker PodcastEpisode 122: Parenting Series - My Kids' AMAZING Therapists, David Thomas and Sissy GoffMy kids' therapists are here!! I am SO grateful for David Thomas and Sissy Goff. They are the hosts of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast and are SO wise. They are also both Executive Directors of Daystar Counseling Ministries here in Nashville, TN. With a combined 50+ years of experience, they KNOW what they are talking about!!!
I’ve had each of them on separate episodes but never together. YOU AIN’T READY FOR THIS! You are going to need to grab a journal and a pen because some of what they share will literally change your life...2023-08-1759 minDon't Mom Alone PodcastThe Worry-Free Parent :: Sissy Goff [Ep 421]What percentage of the anxiety you feel comes from parenting?
We are often most anxious about the things we care most about. That is normal! We love our kids and want to nurture and protect them, but we know anxiety isn’t helping us. My guest this week is counselor and parenting expert Sissy Goff. Her new book, The Worry-Free Parent, is designed to help us recognize how anxiety makes its way into our everyday lives, process it in healthy ways rather than passing it along to our kids, and connect more deeply and more freely with our kids...2023-08-0745 min
The Weight"Raising Boys & Girls" with David Thomas and Sissy GoffParenting is hard. Parenting through a pandemic is even harder, but David Thomas and Sissy Goff are here to provide help and support. Sissy and David work at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. Sissy is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling and David is the Director of Family Counseling. When they aren’t counseling and ministering to kids and parents alike, they find time to write, travel and speak, and produce their own podcast, Raising Boys and Girls.In this episode, David and Sissy offer encouragement, resources, and hope to parents dealing with all the ch...2023-06-1551 minThe Regents PodcastDavid Thomas on the Mind of Boys (re-release)NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in February of 2022. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around. David Thomas is a counselor in Nashville, TN where he and Sissy Goff have over 50 years of collective experience counseling kids and families. In this interview, he discusses the stages of development boys go through and how parents can use this knowledge to guide them into adulthood.2023-06-1248 min
Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsSissy Goff and David Thomas on raising children in a world this hardThis week, Sissy Goff and David Thomas with Daystar Counseling are here! Each of them have been counseling kids for over 30 years. I cannot think of two individuals that have impacted my parenting in a more practical and profound way. In this episode, we talk about a few of the challenges with raising our kids in a scary and sometimes dark time. From anxiety to school shootings - we’ve never felt more anxious or ill-equipped to raise children. David shares some encouragement and tips on raising an emotionally strong boy. Sissy...2023-06-0140 min
The ASP with DT46. Nicolette DunnEpisode 46 is here and I honestly had the best time recording this episode with one of ASPs favorite people Nicolette 'Sissy' Dunn! Sissy has been living in Adelaide for a while now with her growing family, including her beautiful daughter Alice and it was a real privilege to sit down with her while she was back home.We spoke about a lot of things including her upbringing in a big family, her connection to her culture, her incredible sports career and of course becoming a mother. But above all else it was just nice to sit down...2023-05-261h 09
Live in Love with Lauren AkinsEpisode 18: Counselors Sissy Goff and David Thomas discuss the differences in raising boys and girls and social media's affect on relationshipsWelcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast!
On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting! We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. D...2023-05-1652 min
The Happy Hour with Jamie IveyHH #533 Collaboration Over Competition with David Thomas and Sissy GoffMy next two guests are mastering collaboration over competition. Together, they have written several books, including Are My Kids On Track, and Intentional Parenting. They are also the hosts of the Raising Boys & Girls podcast. Sissy Goff is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries for more than thirty years. David has been at Daystar for 25 years, now serving as the Director of Family Counseling. Have you enjoyed our Collaboration Over Competition series so far? If so, it only gets better! On the episode today, David and Sissy talk about the fear of s...2022-10-2639 min
The Weight"Raising Boys & Girls" with David Thomas and Sissy GoffShownotes:Parenting is hard. Parenting through a pandemic is even harder, but David Thomas and Sissy Goff are here to provide help and support. Sissy and David work at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. Sissy is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling and David is the Director of Family Counseling. When they aren’t counseling and ministering to kids and parents alike, they find time to write, travel and speak, and produce their own podcast, Raising Boys and Girls.In this episode, David and Sissy offer encouragement, resources, an...2022-10-2051 min
Q IdeasManaging screen time – Sissy Goff and David ThomasScreen time for young people has been a concern for many parents already, but the pandemic lockdowns made matters worse. Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling Ministries talk about how parents can manage their kids' screen time in a healthy and accessible way.2022-09-1727 min
THINQ Media PodcastEpisode 259 | Managing Screen Time: Sissy Goff & David ThomasEvery smartphone will let you check your screen time. Many find the weekly reminder of the copious amounts of time spent jarring. For parents, the amount of screen time kids are consuming is even more front of mind. In this week's episode, Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling Ministries are joined by Erick Goss from Minno, to talk about how parents can manage their kids' screen time in a healthy and accessible way. Learn more and try Minno for free at gominno.com.2022-08-2523 min
Podcast Archives | CrystalPaine.com175. Raising Emotionally Strong Boys (with David Thomas)
Do you struggle with kids who get easily irritated or have angry outbursts? If so, you don’t want to miss this episode of The Crystal Paine Show where I interview David Thomas, therapist, dad of three, and author of Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life.
In this episode, he shares some of the biggest struggles boys are dealing with right now and how we can best walk with them through these. He gives so much practical advice and strategies you can start using immediately. I have mulled over this episode ag...2022-08-2400 min
Crystal Paine Show175. Raising Emotionally Strong Boys (with David Thomas) Do you struggle with kids who get easily irritated or have angry outbursts? If so, you don't want to miss this episode of The Crystal Paine Show where I interview David Thomas, therapist, dad of three, and author of Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life. In this episode, he shares some of the biggest struggles boys are dealing with right now and how we can best walk with them through these. He gives so much practical advice and strategies you can start using immediately. I have mulled...2022-08-2333 minThe Happy Home Podcast with Arlene PellicaneDavid Thomas - Raising Emotionally Strong Boys"Emotionally mature" may not be the words you use to describe your son. Maybe your boy is prone to outbursts, or rarely says more than one sentence at a time. Counselor and author David Thomas is here to help us nurture and raise emotionally strong boys. In today's conversation, you'll learn:
2:30 How can we understand our boys better by using the Incredible Hulk?
5:00 Teach these three R’s to your kids so they can regulate themselves, going from stressed to settled
7:00 Work things out for yourself out loud so your child can hear how y...2022-08-2232 min
The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane VIDEODavid Thomas - Raising Emotionally Strong Boys"Emotionally mature" may not the words you use to describe your son. Maybe your boy is prone to outbursts, or rarely says more than one sentence at a time. Counselor and author David Thomas is here to help us nurture and raise emotionally strong boys. In today's conversation, you'll learn:
2:30 How can we understand our boys better by using the Incredible Hulk?
5:00 Teach these three R’s to your kids so they can regulate themselves, going from stressed to settled
7:00 Work things out for yourself out loud so your child can hear how you m...2022-08-2233 min
Surviving SarahEpisode 289: David Thomas | Raising Emotionally Strong BoysI am so happy to welcome my friend, David Thomas, to the show again. He’s been a regular on the show and we co-hosted the first two seasons of the Raising Boys & Girls podcast together along with our friend, Sissy Goff. David is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN and is the author of 10 books. Today, we are talking about his latest books—Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and the workbook for kids titled Strong and Smart. He brings his 25 years of practice to the table. We start by talking about what it looks like...2022-06-2150 min
Simply Stories PodcastEpisode 134 :: David Thomas:: Stories of Raising Emotionally Strong Boys in an Anxious WorldToday I am SO excited to share with you my conversation with David Thomas. David is an author, a speaker, and a counselor at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. In this conversation, David shares such incredible wisdom, and insight based on his experience as a father of three, and twenty-five years of walking with and working with kids that have come in and out of his office. In all of his work, including the incredible Raising Boys and Girls podcast that he co-hosts with fellow Daystar counselors Sissy Goff and Melissa Trevathan, and his books Wild Things: The Art...2022-06-101h 09
Don't Mom Alone PodcastRaising Emotionally Strong Boys :: David Thomas [Ep 368]Our sons are constantly receiving messages about how to handle their emotions - from us as moms and dads, or from other men in their lives and from our culture as well. All too often that message has been “Be strong, emotion other than anger only shows weakness” and this to their detriment. Anxiety and depression are rapidly on the rise and our boys are not immune.
We need our boys to grow into men who are strong of character and a beautiful, if undervalued, aspect of that is helping them learn how to name and process their...2022-05-231h 03
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 60: Cultivating a Lifelong Faith in KidsJoin 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/adchoices2022-04-0531 min
Eagle Perspective PodcastS. 1 Ep. 22 - Conversations with Friends: Sissy Goff and David Thomas pt. 2In this episode, Mike sits down with Sissy Goff and David Thomas, child and adolescent development experts to talk about helping children deal with feelings of anxiety, disappointment, anger, and perfectionism.For the full episode transcript, and more information about the guests and SFC visit: https://sfcs.net/eagle-perspective-podcast-episode-22-conversations-with-friends-sissy-goff-david-thomas-part-2/2022-02-2132 min
Eagle Perspective PodcastS. 1 Ep. 22 - Sissy Goff and David Thomas Part 2In this episode, Mike sits down with Sissy Goff and David Thomas, child and adolescent development experts to talk about helping children deal with feelings of anxiety, disappointment, anger, and perfectionism.For the full episode transcript, and more information about the guests and SFC visit: https://sfcs.net/eagle-perspective-podcast-episode-22-conversations-with-friends-sissy-goff-david-thomas-part-2/2022-02-2032 min
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 363: Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Raising Boys and GirlsTo celebrate the launch of 100 Days To Brave For Kids, my kind friends (and two of the best counselors in the actual world) Sissy Goff and David Thomas join us to talk about courage in our kids and how to battle anxiety in ourselves and the #miniBFFs in our lives. (Bonus fun! I'm on Sissy and David's podcast TOMORROW! Make sure you are subscribed to Raising Boys and Girls Podcast!). . . .Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17!Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and a...2022-02-071h 03Eagle Perspective PodcastS. 1 Ep. 21 - Conversations with Friends: Sissy Goff and David Thomas pt. 1In this episode, Mike sits down with Sissy Goff and David Thomas, child and adolescent development experts to talk about the differences between raising boys and girls, increased anxiety in children, and how parents can help.For the full episode transcript, and more information about the guests and SFC visit: https://sfcs.net/eagle-perspective-podcast-episode-21-conversations-with-friends-sissy-goff-david-thomas-part-1/2022-01-3130 minEagle Perspective PodcastS. 1 Ep. 21 - Sissy Goff and David Thomas Part 1In this episode, Mike sits down with Sissy Goff and David Thomas, child and adolescent development experts to talk about the differences between raising boys and girls, increased anxiety in children, and how parents can help.For the full episode transcript, and more information about the guests and SFC visit: https://sfcs.net/eagle-perspective-podcast-episode-21-conversations-with-friends-sissy-goff-david-thomas-part-1/2022-01-3030 min
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 48: Using Boredom to Cultivate Creativity in KidsJoin 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/adchoices2021-12-0742 min
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 45: How to Grow a Heart of Gratitude in KidsJoin Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they talk about how to practice gratitude with your kids!Get the show notes for today's episode HERE.Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa HERE.Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-11-1620 min
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 43: How to Help Kids Move Past EntitlementJoin Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as talk about how to ward on entitlement in kids, especially during the holiday season!Get episode show notes HERE.Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.comConnect with Minno at gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-11-0235 min
More Than FineAnxiety in Our Kids: Identifying Worry & Giving Your Child the Tools to Thrive with Sissy GoffAnxiety in our children often shows up in ways you least expect. Sissy Goff describes the behaviors that may indicate your child is dealing with anxiety, and touches on how to approach coaching a child through it in ways that can boost their confidence and resiliency. She provides insight into how anxiety affects your child's brain, and shares coping strategies that you can teach your child to use virtually anywhere. She also explains the process of identifying our own anxiety, and how doing our own work can help us be more attuned to our kids' needs as we heal...2021-09-2251 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastHelping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 338]I’m excited to welcome back Sissy Goff and David Thomas to the show to talk about helping our kids foster friendships. As licensed counselors, working at DayStar Counseling Center in Nashville, they provide support, encouragement & compassion to children, adolescents & families in need through counseling.
We talk about the nuances of boys vs girls in friendships, what to do if your kid is the bully, helping kids when friendships change or friends move, and how to take cues from our kids when it comes to their friendships
“It is really more important to prioritize teaching kids...2021-09-201h 02
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 35: Raising Kids to Overcome Anxiety in Today's WorldSissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan are back with topics and guests that will inspire you along your journey of raising kids in today's world. Today we begin the Modern Parents, Vintage Values series!Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/raising-boys-girls-podcast-season-4-introduction/Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.comConnect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-0724 min
Rebecca St. James Friends and Family VIDEOInspired Parenting- featuring guests David Thomas and Sissy Goff from Raising Boys and GirlsRebecca and new friends David and Sissy, experts on the topic of parenting, give encouragement, tips and wisdom regarding raising children well. This episode focuses on practical insights, key emotional needs at various ages for boys and girls, and advice for what’s most important in parenting.
Guests David Thomas and Sissy Goff have over forty years of experience counseling kids and families. They’ve written sixteen books and have their own podcast called Raising Boys and Girls. Mostly, they love getting to share what they’re learning on a daily basis from their work with kids of all...2021-06-2543 min
Rebecca St. James Friends and FamilyInspired Parenting - featuring guests David Thomas and Sissy Goff from Raising Boys and GirlsRebecca and new friends David and Sissy, experts on the topic of parenting, give encouragement, tips and wisdom on raising your kids. This episode focuses on practical insight, benchmark ages of boys and girls, and advice for what’s most important in parenting.
Guests David Thomas and Sissy Goff have over forty years of experience counseling kids and families. They’ve written sixteen books and have their own podcast called Raising Boys and Girls. Mostly, they love getting to share what they’re learning on a daily basis from their work with kids of all ages with us. You...2021-06-2541 min
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 26: How to Have a Connected, Intentional Summer as a FamilyJoin Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share simple ideas for making the most of your time this summer.Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at www.gominno.com/parents/intentional-summer/Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.comConnect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-05-1132 minSurviving SarahEpisode 264: David Thomas & Sissy Goff | What To Do About Power StrugglesI am so happy to welcome David Thomas and Sissy Goff back to the show. This felt like a reunion since we haven’t been able to sit down together like this since 2019. They are no stranger to the show. They have been on a few past episodes of Surviving Sarah. But in case you are new here, David and Sissy are counselors at Daystar in Nashville, TN. They have written some my favorite books on parenting and I had the privilege of hosting the first two seasons of their podcast, Raising Boys and Girls. Today’s conversation feels like...2021-05-1140 min
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 23: Finding Freedom from Guilt and Shame in ParentingDo you long to feel more free in your parenting? Free from guilt and pressure and doubts? Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share encouragement for finding freedom in parenting.Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-free-parent/Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.comConnect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-04-2027 min
Raising Boys & GirlsEpisode 21: How to Be a More Playful Parent and Enjoy Your KidsWe are living in an intense time, and play may not be top-of-mind most days. However, play is so important in childhood and parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share research, ideas, and encouragement for being a more playful parent.Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-playful-parentConnect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.comConnect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...2021-04-0631 min