Who better to talk about helping kids build the social milestone of awareness than a therapist who has been caring for kids for six years and a middle school teacher, recently turned counselor? Rachel and Richie bring so much wisdom to the table in this important conversation on helping kids we love develop awareness. Grab a pen and paper because you’re going to take notes! And we’re so grateful to work and do life alongside these wise Daystar co-workers and friends! . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Hiya Health: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Elisa Song is a Stanford, NYU, UCSF-trained pediatrician, and one of the foremost pioneers and trusted medicine experts in pediatric integrative and functional medicine. She’s the author of the bestselling Healthy Kids, Happy Kids and a mom to two amazing kids of her own. We are so excited to share this rich conversation with the wise and insightful Dr. Elisa Song with you. We believe this episode is going to be so helpful and hopeful for us all! You might also enjoy Ep 217: Cooking with Kids and the Difference Food Can Make with Danielle Walker. . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In these post-covid, technology-ridden times, we believe it’s never been more important to talk about the social milestones, with the first being the milestone of awareness. With the boys and girls we love, we see some universal reasons that kids might struggle with this one. Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. A special thank you to our sponsors: Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Manukora: Head to manukora.com/RBG to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code RBG. PurityWoods: Go to puritywoods.com/RBG or enter code RBG at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are you feeling today? It seems to be one filled with lots of anxiety and trepidation, for lots of us. We kept talking about what we most wanted to hear on Election Day, and so we recorded a podcast including just that! We’ve got a few parenting reminders on what it looks like to model all of these important milestones we’ve been talking about, some conversation starters to share with the kids you love AND the encouragement we needed today…and thought you might, too! Let’s continue to pray together for wisdom for our leaders and hope for our communities. And let’s keep thinking on that wise quote about being the change we want to see in the world. Grateful to be in it with you today, whatever your political affiliations are, and hope this episode brings you some needed encouragement and hope. Questions to ask the kids you love! If you were elected President, what would you want to do the first few days in office? What are some of the greatest needs in our world today? What kind of leader would you want to be? What would you want the new president to know is important for kids today?  If the old saying is “Be the change you want to see in the world,” how could you be a part of the change you want to see in the world?  In case you missed it, go back to Episode 218: Using Politics to Strengthen Your Family Connection with Michael and Melissa Wear. Episode 150: Practicing the Presence of God as a Family with Doug McKelvey . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Wayfair: Don’t miss out on saving BIG with Wayfair this holiday. Head to Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday Deals. Hiya Health: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to introduce you to two more of our amazing co-workers at Daystar Counseling who also happen to be dear friends! Allye Gray and Blair West are both thoughtful, wise, women who happen to be HIGHLY resourceful themselves! This week, they’re sharing ideas they use as therapists and ideas you can implement at home to help the kids you love develop the highly important muscle of resourcefulness. How Children Raise Parents: The Art of Listening to Your Family . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/RBG or enter code RBG at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code RBG. Manukora: Head to manukora.com/RBG to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Breheny Wallace is an award-winning journalist and author of the instant New York Times bestselling book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It. Her forthcoming book Mattering in the Modern World: A Solution for the Crises of Our Time is based on five years of research and an original global mattering survey. Wallace is the founder of The Mattering Institute, whose mission is to create cultures of mattering in homes, workplaces, and communities, and co-founder of The Mattering Movement, a nonprofit whose mission is to create cultures of mattering in schools. We were thrilled to share a conversation recently with Jennifer and learn more about her important work and writing. We would highly recommend you grab a copy of her books. Never Enough continues to be so important as we raise kids to value character more than success, AND every one of us who loves a kid wants them to not only know but experience how much they matter. You’re going to want to take notes for this one. We’re so grateful for this rich conversation with our new friend, Jennifer B. Wallace. . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Raising Worry-Free Girls, Sissy defines anxiety as an overestimation of the problem and an underestimation of themselves. The same is true for boys. In 30 years of counseling kids, we have never seen kids struggle with the idea of resourcefulness like we do today. You all, we believe this conversation is crucial to helping the kids we love grow up into emotionally healthy adults. They need both the knowledge and the tools it takes to be resourceful. In today’s podcast, Sissy and David are talking about what we can do to help kids build this profoundly important muscle. Episode 168: Understanding the Differences Between Boys and Girls Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y’all—this one is a PLEASE LISTEN episode. We have been really excited about this episode coming out at this time in our world since we got it scheduled. But after talking with our friends Michael and Melissa Wear, we believe this conversation is imperative for all of us… no matter our political affiliation. It has been said about Michael Wear, “Even as we find ourselves in a crisis of disillusionment, and even despair, about the state of American politics, Wear reminds us that we must hold fast to the belief that we can change our country and our world for the better. Each of us would do well to adopt at least a bit of Wear’s realistic hopefulness.” His wife speaks to the same kind of buoyant, practical hopefulness, which we all need in this season. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this one. The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life The Center of Christianity and Public Life Wear We Are Substack The Morning Five Mike's Taco Club . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Manukora: Head to manukora.com/RBG to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code RBG. Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/RBG or enter code RBG at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of you have read one of Danielle Walker's fabulous cookbooks? Her newest is called Make It Easy, but she’s also got Against All Grain, Celebrations, Healthy in a Hurry, and her memoir, Food Saved Me. We know a lot of you are already cooking with her regularly. Well, we got to OFFICIALLY!!! AND, we got to make non-dairy QUESO! It was truly amazing! Make sure to not just download this episode, but watch it on Youtube to get the recipe and follow along. Danielle is so wise in terms of making cooking fun with kids and the difference healthy foods can make in the lives of the kids we love and ourselves! We can’t wait for you to listen to this one with the delightful Danielle Walker! Danielle's Substack Cheesy Nacho Sauce Recipe . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’ve got another amazing episode with some of our Daystar therapists. Have you listened to these yet? We are loving the episodes and so proud of our co-workers and dear friends! We can’t wait for you to meet and listen to Sherman Bucher and Shannon Flynn, as they talk about Practicing Empathy as a Family. So many great concepts and helpful, practical ideas to strengthen this very important muscle of empathy together!  1000 Hours Outside Dr. Hallowell If you enjoyed this episode today, check out this one below. Episode 98: Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Other Strategies to Help Kids with Anxiety Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. A special thank you to our sponsors: EveryPlate: Join EveryPlate today and pay only $2.99 per meal, PLUS get 50% off your first box, for all box sizes! Get this amazing deal by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code rbg299. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to  hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Nurture Life: head to NurtureLife.com and use code RBG for 55% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so grateful to be talking about empathy on the podcast this week. We believe the muscle of empathy is one that kids are struggling to develop more than ever before. In this episode, we talk about why and, even more importantly, what we can do about it. Empathy truly is a pre-requisite for healthy relationships. So, let’s all work together to help the kids we love grow in their awareness, love, and empathy for those around them, including and maybe even especially those that live under the same roof! . . . . . Romans 12:15-16 Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. A special thank you to our sponsors: Wayfair is your one-stop-holiday shop for everything on your to-do list this season. Head to https://tinyurl.com/RBGWayfair right now to get your home holiday ready.  KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were so blessed (see what we did there?!) to have our new friends Madison Johnson and Logan Cain from CAIN with us on the podcast today! We got to talk about incorporating faith as a family and building strong sibling relationships. We believe you’re going to have as much fun listening to these two as we did getting to talk with them! IG: @caintheband I’m So Blessed the music video I'm So Blessed the children's book . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay, you all, this will go down in history as one of our VERY FAVORITE episodes of all time! We have long loved and admired the work of Dr. Wendy Mogel, who has written fabulous books such as The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, The Blessing of a B Minus, and Voice Lessons for Parents. But we maybe loved talking with her EVEN MORE! She is wise, discerning, honest and DELIGHTFUL! We can’t wait for you all to listen in on this conversation! . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Nurture Life: head to NurtureLife.com and use code RBG for 55% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are coming to you on a Friday to do a fun little feed swap with a podcast that we love - introducing, Pardon the Mess Podcast! As parents, we know raising kids is the opposite of neat and tidy. Each day brings wins, losses and valuable lessons. Pardon the Mess is a place where we discuss parenting and faith in a biblical, approachable and relatable way. We may cry and laugh while we learn and grow together in our beautiful mess. We know you will love Courtney and this show as much as we do. Make sure to give her show a follow and check out more episodes! Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast Learn more on the socials: @christianparenting  @pardonthemesspodcast  . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were thrilled to be invited to the big announcement from Meta this week introducing their Instagram Teen Accounts! We got to sit down with Naomi Gleit, Head of Product at Meta, to talk about just what these changes mean for teens and for parents. We believe this is an important lesson…to hear about the changes and to hear her heart in wanting to partner with parents. It was such an encouraging conversation for us and we believe it will be for those of you in the throes of trying to protect your kids on social media. And, here are the highlights: private accounts (that started rolling out on Tuesday where they automatically shift your teenager to a private account) stricter messaging restrictions sensitive content restrictions (including anti-bullying AND cosmetic procedures limited interactions with only people they follow time limit reminders and sleep mode We’re trying to get our own teen accounts, too! We’d love to hear how your teenagers are responding to the changes and we’re so grateful for the thoughtfulness and intentionality of @naomigleit and her team!  . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are your kids doing on taking another’s perspective? In this important conversation, our dear friend and coworker, Amy Jacobs, helps us not only understand the concept of perspective-taking with kids, but offers wise and practical ways to help that you can start implementing today! . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Field of Greens: Join us in better health with 15% off and free shipping. Visit https://tinyurl.com/RBGFieldOfGreens and use promo code RBG. Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGHiyaHealth. This deal is not available on their regular website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing is Wasted. It’s the name of his podcast, and also his powerful and inspiring book. Davey Blackburn has lived out these words in a way not many of us have or hopefully will ever have to experience in our lifetime. His story and simply who he is serve as powerful reminders that not only are we not alone on this journey, but that there is always hope, forgiveness and purpose that can be found in pain. We cannot wait for you to listen in on this conversation of moving from pain to purpose as a family! 2 Chronicles 20:12 - "Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” Episode 112: Single Parenting After Loss Hope for Single Parents Playlist . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y’all, we really believe this episode is a MUST LISTEN. On a 1 to 10 scale when it comes to emotions, we’re seeing more kids who are living at 10 than ever before. They’re using big words. You’ve heard us say it…rather than sad, they’re saying “I’m depressed.” Rather than worried or stressed, they’re saying “I have anxiety.” When they get the very most upset, they say “I want to kill myself!” And we’re left wondering—and panicking—that it really might be true. We have GOT to help kids find their way not only to accurate words to describe their emotion but to the FOUNDATIONAL milestone of perspective. In other words, we know, as adults, that most of life is about a 3 to a 7 on a scale and we have to help kids find their way to the 3’s and the 7’s, so we really do know the 10’s are happening. Plus, that kind of perspective is crucial to healthy relationships, workplaces…just healthy life, in general. So, we really do believe this conversation is deeply important. Share it with your friends, with your spouse, on your stories, in all the spaces. We’ve got to change things for the kids we love.  . . . . . Ezekiel 20 from the Message - "I seriously considered inflicting my anger on them in force right there in Egypt. Then I thought better of it. I acted out of who I was, not by how I felt." Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Strong & Smart Workbook for Boys Braver, Stronger, Smarter Workbook for Girls Brave for Teen Girls Episode 12: Understanding the Why Behind Your Child's Behavior with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. A special thank you to our sponsors: Nurture Life: Head to NurtureLife.com and use code RBG for 55% off your first order. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chip Dodd has been working in the field of recovery and redemption for over 30 years. He has taught and trained thousands to not only use an emotional vocabulary, but ultimately connected us to our hearts—and each other. Chip has written numerous books, including the bestselling Voice of the Heart and his newest kids’ book, How Are You Feeling Today? We are so excited for you to listen to this rich conversation full of faith and feelings! And grab a copy of his books now!  . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. A special thank you BYU Radio: Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Wayfair: Visit Wayfair.com or download the Wayfair app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of our favorite interviews we’ve ever done was with the wonderful and insightful Sandra and Andy Stanley. THIS WEEK, we got to meet their daughter, Allie! On this episode of the podcast, we get to talk with Allie and Sandra together and dive into the mother/daughter relationship, which moms—you know, can be one of your biggest sources of both joy and heartache. We talk about it all in this episode and specific ways to strengthen your relationship TODAY. And, it’s all based on Allie and Sandra’s new book, which we would HIGHLY recommend, Meet Me in the Middle! If you have a daughter, grab yourself and her a copy today!  Sandra's Potato-Bacon Frittata (Serves 6) 3 Tablespoons Butter 2 Cups Frozen Potatoes w/onions & peppers 6 Large Eggs 2 Tablespoons Milk 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar 6 Slices Bacon, Cooked & Crumbled Garnishes: diced fresh tomato or picante sauce *Melt butter in 10' skillet over medium heat. Add frozen potatoes, cook 10 minutes or until browned. *Combine eggs and next three ingredients; stirring with whisk, pour over pot. *As mixture starts to cook, gently lift edges of frittata with spatula, and tilt pan so uncooked portion flows underneath. If center remains uncooked, carefully turn frittata over and cook 5 minutes until center is done. . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this season of the podcast, we are THRILLED to introduce you to, not only some of our favorite people, but some of the wisest counselors we know: The Daystar Staff! This week, we have Jenny Tang and Kenneth Littleton on the podcast to talk about Building an Emotional Vocabulary. They have SO many great, practical takeaways! We can’t wait for you to listen and meet our friends and co-workers, Jenny and Kenneth! . . . . . Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. A special thank you to our sponsor: Kiwi Co: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you were growing up, did your parents pass a feelings chart around the dinner table? Or did you have healthy conversations around emotions? We’re guessing, for most of us, that’s a no—but we’d love to hear in the comments! In case you didn’t or are just wondering what a healthy emotional vocabulary looks like for your family, this episode is the one for you! In it, we discuss what it looks like to fold an emotional vocabulary into the life of your family, plus stumbling blocks and building blocks that are often more specific to girls and boys (and maybe mom’s and dad’s, too). We hope it’s help and that you’re HAPPY and ENCOURAGED once you have a chance to listen! Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are SO EXCITED to be starting a new season of the podcast with Are My Kids on Track?! We’ve got lots of content, lots of fantastic wise guests, including the brilliant folks we get to work alongside every day, the Daystar Staff! If you’re not familiar, Are My Kids on Track is based on the 4 emotional, 4 social and 4 spiritual milestones we believe kids most need to reach—and are to a lesser degree than ever before. So join us this season as we dig in to what we can do to raise healthy kids in our culture today, emotionally, socially and spiritually! Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. A special thank you to our sponsors: Field of Greens: Visit fieldofgreens com and use promo code RBG for 15% off your first order and FREE rush shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y’all! We are over the moon about this season of the podcast! So many things have changed in the past few years in the lives of kids, particularly around mental health. And so it felt more important than ever to give a fresh spin to Are My Kids on Track. In this season, we’ll tackle the 4 emotional, 4 social and 4 spiritual milestones we believe kids need to reach the most—and are truly to a lesser degree than ever before. We’ve got voices we trust in regard to each of these milestones coming your way, including the brilliant therapists we get to work alongside every day at Daystar. Stay tuned for what may just be our best season yet!  & if you are looking to follow along with us through the season, grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have long admired the difference Jess Connolly makes in this world and so enjoyed recently getting to meet and talk with her on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! We covered SO MANY topics from rest to body image to all the good things. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this timely and rich conversation with our new friend, Jess!  Tired of Being Tired: Receive God's Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion . . . . . For a deeper dive, check out the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a gift it was to sit down with our friends Levi Lusko and Jennie Lusko. These two are real, honest, kind, thoughtful, deep, and point all of us to Jesus. It’s who they are and what this entire conversation is full of. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation and believe it will bring you fresh hope and life. . . . . . For a deeper dive, check out the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. A special thank you to our sponsors: BYU Radio - The Apple Seed Podcast: Find The Apple Seed wherever you get your podcasts and check out this article! Wayfair: Visit Wayfair.com or download the Wayfair app. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of your lives are better organized at the hands of our friend Emily Ley? Ours sure are. We love her organizers, her Instagram account and all the tips we find there and we are HUGE fans of her children’s books! This episode comes at a perfect time, as so many of us are sending nervous kiddos back to school. “Who will I sit with?” “Who do I play with at recess?” It can be tough to start back to school. Even the most confident kids can feel apprehensive about friends. You’ll Always Have a Friend, her newest book, addresses these questions and more. We love that it not only helps kids with practical tools in making friends, but it helps them find more creative ways as to “what to do when the lonelies come”. (How great is that subtitle?!) We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation full of helpful, practical tips from our wise and immensely helpful friend Emily Ley!  Episode 61: Helping Kids See Their True Identity with Emily Ley . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was every bit as much of a delight to have a conversation with Brandon and Siebe Heath as we knew it would be. They are two people we have both liked and respected for many years. And feel even more that way after getting to have this rich conversation with the two of them on Intentional Parenting. We’re so excited for you to listen in on the wisdom and thoughtfulness of Brandon and Siebe Heath. If you enjoyed today's episode, you may also enjoy Episode 22: Creating a Playful and Welcoming Environment for Your Kids with Emily and Matthew West. If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . A special thank you from our sponsor: KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of you are Needtobreathe fans out there?! We sure are and are even moreso after this conversation with Bear Rinehart and his wise, wonderful wife, Mary. We had SUCH a rich, fun conversation about parenting, about each of their favorite songs of his AND about the power of vulnerability in parenting. We can’t wait for you to listen and let’s do it again. We’d love to hear your favorite either Needtobreathe OR Wilder Woods song below! And…if you’re not familiar yet with Wilder Woods, you’ll have to listen in on this conversation for more info! If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . A special thank you from our sponsors: Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100 day trial with free shipping and returns. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warning: the joy is going to ooze out of your speakers or AirPods this episode. We were grinning from ear to ear the entire conversation with our dear and delightful friend Ellie Holcomb. We are SO excited about her new album, All of My Days, that goes along with the expanded and updated edition of her bestselling devotional, Fighting Words! Plus, of course, we talk about parenting, too! Like you, we adore Ellie, trust her heart and thoroughly enjoy every conversation with her wise, wonderful self…this one included! We know you will, too! . . . . . If you loved this episode with Ellie, go back to Episode 85: How to Find and Share Joy in Parenting and listen to our conversation her and her husband, Drew! If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . A special thank you from our sponsors: CAIN - I'm So Blessed: Head to imsoblessedbook.com to be entered for a chance to win a VIP experience for you and 3 others to see CAIN in concert in 2025! You’ll also get free downloadable coloring pages, and posters of the book characters. Field of Greens: Get started with 15% off AND free shipping. Visit fieldofgreens.com and use promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We loved getting to sit and have a conversation with two people we have loved and admired for so long, Andi and Charlie Peacock Ashworth. In fact, we were both attending a Bible study in their home (which we’ll talk about) before we knew them or each other, way back in our 20’s, along with all of the other 20 and 30 and 40-something year old’s in Nashville. We have learned so much from these two, as they have invited us in to so many conversations over the years, whether those conversations took place through books or music or in person. We can’t wait for you to listen in and learn from them, too, as we talk about music, the family table, and their new book, Why Everything That Doesn’t Matter, Matters So Much. And, by the way, these two are a husband and wife creative powerhouse team, having authored and co-authored books, blogs and so many songs you know and love.  . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Dickerson burst onto the country music scene with four consecutive chart-topping singles on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart. You’ve likely heard his music already with songs like “Yours,” “Blue Tacoma,” “Every Little Thing,” “Love You Like I Used To,” “She Likes It,” “God Gave Me A Girl,” and many others. What you may not know is that you’ve likely heard his wife, too—who is a part of our beloved That Sounds Fun Network family with her podcast, Coffee with Kailey. We loved this conversation with our new friends Russell and Kailey Dickerson and know you will, too!  . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! You may enjoy Episode 123: Parenting from a Place of Fullness with Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett. . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Wayfair: Find everything you need to summer your way at Wayfair. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since we started dreaming up the Music City Series, we talked about how much we wanted to interview our friend, Holly Williams Coleman. She is a phenomenally talented artist in her own right as an acclaimed singer/songwriter. She is ALSO a retail entrepreneur and owner of White’s Mercantile, with 5 locations. She is ALSO a serial house renovator. She is ALSO married to artist/musician Chris Coleman, mom to four adorable littles. AND she’s one of the kindest people we know. (She also happens to be music royalty, which you’ll hear more about in the episode.) Holly is hilarious, brilliant, and a true delight to talk with. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation with our friend Holly Willams Coleman. . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsor: KiwiCo: Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/rbgsummer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 9 time GRAMMY nominee—a 5 time Dove Award Female vocalist of the year, 500 million streams and multiple #1 albums and singles on the Billboard Charts. But, more than that, she is truly one of the kindest, most encouraging people you will ever meet. We LOVED our conversation with the delightful Natalie Grant. We can’t wait for you to listen as she talks about parenting teens, singing for the president and her life-changing work at Hope for Justice. Natalie, we are so grateful for the difference you’re making in this world in so many ways and are confident you’ll be encouraged and inspired by this rich conversation! Also…go listen to her new album, Seasons and her duets with Dolly, Cece, and so many of our favorites!  If you enjoyed this episode on raising teens, we also have a Spotify Playlist we've put together with past episodes where we talked about parenting teenagers. . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The song has been ringing through the rafters of Hopetown already this summer, as it does every year. It’s one of our kids’ favorites. They have hand motions and have the best time reminding themselves and each other of these words of truth. “My lighthouse, I will trust the promise. You will carry me safe to shore.” The song is My Lighthouse from Rend Collective and we would highly recommend you listen to it with the kids in your life. AND, we’re thrilled that our new friend Ali Gilkeson has written a children’s book based on the song. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this rich conversation about her new book, homeschooling, bus schooling, and the power of worship for kids!  Find on Ali on Instagram. My Lighthouse Music Video Rend Co. Kids . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sissy had one of her favorite experiences of the past few years with this week’s guest Dwan Hill and his delightful wife, Laura. They didn’t have a chance to meet that night, but Sissy was immediately a fan—of Dwan, of his music, and of the wonderful work he is doing through The Choir Room. Sissy and David have been wanting to have Dwan and Laura on the podcast ever since! Dwan is a 3x GRAMMY award-winning, 2x Dove award-winning, 2X ASCAP Rhythm and Soul award winner, songwriter, producer, musician, writer, and church leader based in Nashville. He and Laura have two adorable children, Tobin and Nyla. We’re so excited to share this conversation with these two amazing people and have a feeling you’ll be just as big of fans as these two as we are!  Joy (feat. Ben Rector) | The Choir Room Mansion . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsor: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many people do you know who have written songs (hello, Hunger Games) with Taylor Swift, have matching tattoos with Adele, and four grammy awards—not to mention a zillion other accolades?! Y’all. Seriously. We know a lot of you listen to the podcast in the car. But, for this one, you’re going to want to PULL OVER AND TAKE NOTES! This episode is SO INCREDIBLY rich! This week, we’re talking to our thoughtful, intentional, wise, deep, incredibly talented friend @joywilliams And, here’s the deal…her talent is extraordinary, but her wisdom and honesty and kindness are even moreso. We’ve been waiting for this conversation for over a year and cannot WAIT for you to listen and learn from Joy, just like we do every time our paths intersect! . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our Music City Series today with Jon Randall and Jessi Alexander Stewart. You may not have ever met them, but you’re sure acquainted with their songs. The Climb by Miley Cyrus, I Drive Your Truck by Lee Brice, Drink on It by Blake Shelton, Tin Man by Miranda Lambert, Whiskey Lullaby by Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss, and so many more. In fact, between the two of them, they have more awards and hit songs than we can count. And they are two of the kindest people we know. We cannot wait for you to listen in on this wise and hilarious conversation with our friends, Jessi and Jon Randall. . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are over the MOON about our first podcast episode of our Music City Series this summer with…(drumroll please) HILLARY and CHRIS TYRRELL!!! Y’all—we laughed and cried and had the best conversation with these two thoughtful, amazing, huge-hearted human beings. You know @hillaryscottla from one of our favorite bands of all time @ladya or from her music with her family, The Scott Family, which we love as well. But if you don’t yet know her brilliant and also insanely talented husband Chris Tyrell, you are in for a treat! We can’t wait for you to get to hear this conversation about parenting, finding hope in this world, tacos (of course) and make sure to listen for Sissy Goff’s most embarrassing moment! . . . . . If you missed last year's Music City Series we have a Spotify playlist created just for you! & if you love Lady A, check out Episode 117 Balancing Career and Family with Kelli and Dave Haywood. . . . . . Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s finally HERE!!!! Season 2 of the Music City Series! Y’all! We can’t even believe the talent and the wisdom and the hope and brilliance of every single guest. Between the artists, songwriters and musicians we interviewed, there were more Grammy’s, Dove Awards and number one hit singles than we could count. We had conversations about songwriting with Taylor Swift, touring with Adele, performing for the President, meeting Dolly Parton, being complimented by Paul McCartney, sharing the stage with CeCe Winans, selling out arenas, and swimming in Waylon Jenning’s swimming pool, just to name a few. We talked about the joys and challenges of parenting kids in different stages, introducing kids to music, and folding worship in to the family. You don’t want to miss these fantastic conversations with fascinating friends. We’d love to know who you’re hoping (or guessing from the description) might be a part of Season 2!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a true gift every time our lives get to intersect with the delight that are Dave and Ann Wilson. We’ve had the privilege of being on their podcast through Family Life Today several times, but FINALLY got to have them on ours AND bring them to the Daystar house! We love these two people—their vulnerability, transparency, humor and the hope they bring to us all. Thank you, Jesus, for the difference Dave and Ann are making in this world and to us. We can’t wait for you to listen—we know you’ll love them just as much as we do!  . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wish there had been a camera in the car when our amazing friend and publicist Jana Muntsinger emailed to tell us Anne Lamott had said yes to being on our podcast. We lost our minds—literally, you guys. We were both screaming, “Are you kidding me?!” over and over in the car! We still can’t believe it. If you’re unfamiliar with Anne Lamott, buckle up—she is one feisty, wise, brilliant, spitfire of a human being. She might be a new (a little out of the box) voice for you, but she’s one we value deeply for the grace and humanity she brings to this world. She is a voice we quote often—in fact, if you listen to the first few minutes, we both read so many of our favorites. It is a joy to share with you one of our heroes in so many ways. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/rbgsummer. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of you are nervous about teens and screens this summer? Well, we have we got the podcast for you! We’re so grateful for the wisdom and leadership of Dr. Darren and Brandy Whitehead, from Church of the City, in our community! They are changing lives in so many ways every single day! In this episode, we talk about taking a Digital Fast for the summer—what that looks like and how to get your kids on board. AND, we talk about the importance of fostering…the difference it makes in the life of a child and the difference you can make today! The Digital Fast Tennessee Kids Belong For a deeper dive into technology and family, go listen to Episode 157: Changing Our Families’ Relationships with Technology. If you enjoyed this conversation about foster care, go listen to Episode 166: Life is Messy, God is Good with Cynthia Yanof. . . . . . Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Listen & subscribe to Wear We Are! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you ever try to be a Star for Jesus at some point along your faith journey? Do you still struggle sometimes unknowingly to be? (Hello, any fellow perfectionist’s/first born’s/Enneagram 1’s or 3’s or so many other numbers!) Well, let us introduce you to Kimberly Stuart, podcaster, writer and author of the book Star for Jesus (and other jobs I quit). And we should also add dear friend to us both! You are going to LOVE this episode. Kimberly exudes grace. She’s deeply kind. And she’s HILARIOUS!!!! We both enjoyed this conversation immensely and know you will, too! Get yourself a copy of the book, download her podcasts For Real with Kimberly Stuart and The Writing Room with Kimberly and Bob Goff—and no, he’s not related to Sissy. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y’all are going to LOVE this podcast! So many of you are already fans of the amazing Ben and Erin Napier, @scotsman.co and @erinapier. Okay—actually, who isn’t?! Their show, Home Town with all of its spinoffs, their passion for revitalizing small-towns, their store, Laurel Mercantile Co, his work with Scotsman Co…they are doing so many amazing things. But what you may not know is that the two of them, along with some friends, founded an organization called Osprey: Old School Parents Raising Engaged Youth. How awesome is that? Through Osprey, they’re helping all of us understand and guide our children (in the best old school way) in this world of technology. Lauren Rogers Museum of Art . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. OurPlace: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. KiwiCo: Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/rbgsummer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recently posted a video with our friend Landyn Hutchinson and SO MANY of you got so excited! We were flooded with messages from those of you who have been encouraged and inspired by Landyn over the years. In this episode, she shares so much wisdom on modern parenting challenges from social media to accelerated sports and more. She offers so much truth mixed with humility and grace in a way that’s going to make you feel like you are not alone on this journey. . . . . . Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk often about how the very best thing you can do, as a parent, is to work on your own stuff. Dr. Alison Cook is a trusted therapist and friend who is helping the world do that! Through her podcast, The Best of You and her newest book, I Shouldn’t Feel This Way, Alison helps us trade mental chaos for clarity, learn how to understand and process our emotions in healthy ways, and stop the self-defeating cycles we can all fall into. We love this book and are so grateful to have had this conversation full of so much wisdom and grace—not just for our kids, but for ourselves. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Mosh: Head to moshlife.com/RBG to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 80, we had a psychologist named Dr. Michael Thompson on the podcast to discuss the social connections of kids. He talked about the importance of summer camp for kids and said the very best part of summer camp is “that you’re not there.” Makes sense. We have talked to and witnessed the impact of camps for countless kids over the years…not just the skills learned like archery and horseback riding, but the independence and confidence gained from having opportunities they wouldn’t have had at home. Plus, a friend said recently that camp is literally the one place kids go anymore where they have no connection to technology. Hallelujah for that! On this week’s episode, we have our friends Glenn and Carter Breazeale, the owners and directors of Alpine Camp for Boys —of which we’re big fans, by the way. They talk about not only the importance of camp but how to help prepare your kids for camp this summer. So much wisdom, practical help and hope in this episode—we can’t wait for you to listen! If you enjoyed this episode you may also like episode 29, The Importance of Summer Camp for Kids with Amy Grant. . . . . . Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the questions we get the most from parents is about siblings. This week, we have two of our favorite friends on the podcast—who just happen to be sisters! It’s the first time we’ve ever had sisters together. Jackie and Robbie share some of the ways their parents raised them that have kept them close all these years and some intentional practices they’ve used with their own families. You don’t want to miss this conversation full of fun and wisdom on building sibling relationships that last with our friends Jackie Brown and Robbie Jackson. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/rbgsummer. OurPlace: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you gotten your tickets for the Unsung Hero movie yet?! If not, you certainly will after listening in on this rich conversation with Luke Smallbone of for King & Country and his mom, Helen Smallbone. We have never had a mother and son on together and it was every bit as inspiring as you would imagine from these two. Their story will make you laugh and cry, and we would HIGHLY recommend you take your family to watch it in movie form. We’re so grateful for their honesty and wisdom in both spaces and can’t wait for you to listen in on this delightful conversation AND GO SEE UNSUNG HERO as soon as you can! . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Raising Boys and Girls Courses - now available! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal, head on over to hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we interview our friend Karen Stubbs from Birds On a Wire who is sharing all the great content on being a Grace-Filled Grandmother. This conversation is rich with so much wisdom and insight that will not only benefit your kids, but your relationship with their grandparents, as well! Share with a grandmother and remind them why you’re so glad your kids have them in their lives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of us grew up watching Katie Couric over breakfast before school? We both sure did…and have loved and respected her work ever since. It was an HONOR to have a conversation with her recently about parenting adult children, her books, her work with Stand Up to Cancer, and the fascinating people she has met along the way. What a remarkable career this kind, tenacious, brilliant woman has had. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter code RBG at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase. This deal is only available through our link. Go to drinklmnt.com/RBG. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are over the moon excited to introduce you to two brilliant parents of some amazing Stage 5 kiddos—who also happen to be two of David’s very best friends. (And Sissy thinks the world of them, too!) Dave and Julie Hunt are wise and thoughtful and have so much wisdom to share on the topic of Raising Teens and Young Adults. Okay, who are we kidding? All the topics! We can’t wait for you to listen in on this one! . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been listening in on our conversation with Stage 5 kiddos? Well, this week we have two of our favorite and their parents right here on the podcast! We’re so excited for you to listen in on this conversation with a delightful part of Sissy’s family, Shane, Alyson, Emily and Courtney Roach! They wisely talk about the importance of purpose and family and how all of those things can come together in life-giving ways for everyone. . . . . . For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back talking about What Kids Need in Stage 5—which are your college and young adult age kids! And this week, we’ve got Melissa with you giving you some words of wisdom and hope. We have loved hearing your feedback on this stage and would be honored for you to share this episode with a friend in this season of life. We are cheering you on AS ALWAYS! The Hunting Ground For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/RBG. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are SO excited about this podcast episode and the next few weeks in our Raising Boys and Girls series. We are talking about Stage 5, college-age and young adult children, which we have NEVER talked about on a podcast or in our parenting classes. So, you parents of big kiddos, listen in because we’re so excited to talk about what we can do to love and launch these young adults in our lives. For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After speaking at an event in Mississippi, we were given David Magee’s book, Dear William, as a gift. We immediately wanted to have him on the podcast. In this gripping episode, David shares his family’s story of addiction, loss and finding joy as a family. Please listen if you have teenagers—or kids of any age. We can all learn from David’s wisdom and courage as he talks with us about not only what he has learned as a father, but what he wishes he had known earlier about substance use and kids. . . . . . Discussion Guides to download for each stage of the Raising Boys and Girls series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast—y’all—we have one of the people who has been at the top of our hopes list for YEARS. Maybe even a decade. If you’re not familiar with Kelly Corrigan’s work, please buy one—or all—of her books right now! Tell Me More, Glitter and Glue, The Middle Place, Lift, and a children’s book called Hello World. Huffington Post called Kelly the “poet laureate of the ordinary”. Not only is she a fabulous writer of four New York Times Bestsellers, but she is the host of a TV show on PBS called Tell Me More and a podcast called Kelly Corrigan Wonders. We cannot WAIT For you to listen in on this podcast as Kelly talks, with her trademark humor, insight and grace, about Parenting Young Adults and the VERY best thing to say to a teenager. . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, Raising Girls, discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: The Carlos Whittaker Show: Listen & subscribe to Human Hope! Mosh: Head to moshlife.com/RBG to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack. Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meet fabric.com/RBG. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Reel Paper: Get 30% off your first order plus free shipping by going to reelpaper.com/RBG or use promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a tremendous honor it is to introduce you to two people we love and respect dearly, Kendra and John Allen. Kendra and John are two of the wisest, most thoughtful people and parents we know, who also happen to both be therapists. We’re so grateful to share with you this important conversation about infertility, loss, adolescence, and all of the things in between. . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, Raising Girls, discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase. The LMNT Sample Pack includes 1 packet of every flavor. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/RBG. Trust & Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/RBG. Mosh: Head to moshlife.com/RBG to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have been hearing about our new friend, Sara Hagerty for quite some time from so many friends we love and trust, and we finally got to meet and have a conversation with her just a few weeks ago. Okay…we’re gonna throw out just a few of her book titles for you: Every Bitter Thing is Sweet, Tasting the Goodness of God in All Things; Unseen, The Gift of Being Hidden in a World that Loves to Be Noticed; Adore, A Simple Practice for Experiencing God in the Middle Minutes of Your Day; and her newest, The Gift of Limitations, Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries. Don’t you just want to read them all? Sara is a mom of 7 kids—yes, you read that correctly! She is deeply kind, thoughtful, wise, and peppers her words with so much grace. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation. We are confident you’ll love Sara as much as we do. And we are so grateful for the reminder that our limitations can, in fact, be some of our greatest gifts. . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, Raising Girls, discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are seriously losing our minds over this podcast episode. Dr. Michael Gurian has been one of our go-to sources for boys and girls and development as long as we’ve been in practice. We were thrilled to get to meet him over zoom and he was every bit as wise and thoughtful and wonderful as we imagined. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this episode as he talks about so many helpful things…boys and girls and how they learn differently, how to nurture their nature and even what the Bible and brain research says similarly when it comes to kids. This episode is one you’re going to want to share with the teachers in your life, too, as the Gurian Institute is in the forefront of brain-based, research-driven, strategies-focused training for parents and educators (and basically anyone who cares for kids of any age!) The Wonder of Parenting Podcast: A Brain Science Approach to Parenting . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, Raising Girls, discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Reel Paper: Head to reelpaper.com/RBG and sign up for a subscription using code RBG at checkout and you’ll automatically get 30% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING! Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you think the teenagers in your life need? We’re talking about that very thing this week…and it just might surprise you! Hint: they do still need YOU, even when they don’t act like it! In case you missed Stage One through Three, the episodes are linked below. Episode 133: Stage One: The Early Years - Who They Are Episode 135: Stage One: The Early Years - What They Need Episode 142: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - Who They Are Episode 144: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - What They Need Episode 156: Stage Three: The Middle Years - Who They Are Episode 158: Stage Three: The Middle Years - What They Need Episode 165: Stage Four: The Teen Years - Who They Are For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/RBG. Policies issued by Western-Southern Life Assurance Company. Not available in certain states. Prices subject to underwriting and health questions. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have both had the honor of being interviewed by the kind and hilarious Cynthia Yanof several times for her podcast and, this week, get to turn the tables on her. She has a new book out called Life is Messy, God is Good. We couldn’t agree more! We’re excited for you to listen in on this real, heartfelt and hopeful conversation with our friend Cynthia. . . . . . Discussion Guides to download for each stage of the Raising Boys and Girls series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we move to STAGE 4, in our ages and stages series! We’re moving out of the harder news in terms of a girl’s development and smack in the middle of the harder news in a boy’s. This week, we’re talking about who they are in these high school years. In case you missed Stage One through Three, the episodes are linked below. Episode 133: Stage One: The Early Years - Who They Are Episode 135: Stage One: The Early Years - What They Need Episode 142: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - Who They Are Episode 144: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - What They Need Episode 156: Stage Three: The Middle Years - Who They Are Episode 158: Stage Three: The Middle Year - What They Need For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Go behind the scenes and watch our podcast on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Reel Paper: Head to reelpaper.com/RBG and sign up for a subscription using code RBG at checkout and you’ll automatically get 30% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING! Hiya: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of you have been a part of an IF:Gathering over the years? We have long admired the difference our new friend, Jennie Allen, is making in the world in so many spaces—books, podcasts, events and more--and were thrilled to get to have a conversation with her. We’re talking about Raising Teenagers and Young Adults. And, so if you have one, or are on your way to having one soon or…who are we kidding?! If you’re parenting in any stage, we would HIGHLY recommend you listen in on this rich, honest, inspiring conversation. Untangle Your Emotions . . . . . Discussion Guides to download for each stage of the Raising Boys and Girls series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsor: Trust & Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk so often about how concerned we are about the division in our world today. Division, intolerance, conflict, a lack of civility and sometimes even just a lack of awareness. We love getting to have a podcast for many reasons, but maybe at the top is that we get to learn from voices we respect and trust. Shanera Williamson is one of those voices. In this episode of the podcast, she’s helping us not only build awareness, but think on how we can help create CHANGE around racism for the kids we love. We’re so excited about this episode and grateful for the wisdom, thoughtfulness and grace of our friend Shanera! . . . . . Discussion Guides to download for each stage of the Raising Boys and Girls series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We recently got to sit down with one of our favorite people, Jamee Thompson. Jamee is a dear friend of all three of ours, a Daystar Counseling board member, and mom to four wonderful kiddos. She is also exceedingly kind and deeply thoughtful—which is likely why she talked so much about the importance of listening to and learning from the kids we love. We can’t wait for you to listen in on our newest Parents in the Trenches conversation where we believe you’ll find the peace and inspiration we sure find from and in our friend Jamee! . . . . . Discussion Guides to download for each stage of the Raising Boys and Girls series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: EveryPlate: Get a meal starting at just $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1 steak. Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meet fabric.com/RBG. Policies issued by Western-Southern Life Assurance Company. Not available in certain states. Prices subject to underwriting and health questions. HiyaHealth: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last spring when Daystar Counseling stepped in to support our dear Covenant School community, a fellow therapist from Connecticut reached out to see what she could do to support us. Since that time, Niro Feliciano has become a deeply valued friend to us both. We are THRILLED to introduce her to you on the podcast—if you haven’t already discovered her from her fantastic book, This Book Won’t Make You Happy or her many brilliant interviews on the Today Show. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation. We are confident you’ll be as crazy about her as we are! . . . . . Discussion Guides to download for each stage of the Raising Boys and Girls series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Mosh: Head to moshlife.com/RBG to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue to work our way through the ages and stages, we are heading into the bumpier territory of the teen years. Our friend, Kristen Hatton has released a great book called Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years. Kristen helps parents of young children lay the groundwork so that having honest conversations, setting reasonable limits, and exploring issues of the heart becomes a part of the family culture, preparing both them and their kids for the next stage.  . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is one of our very favorite things to get to talk with folks in our field who we admire greatly, only to find out we also REALLY like them. Dr. Lisa Damour was one of those people. We loved every second of our conversation with her and are confident you will, too. Dr. Damour is a three-time NYT bestselling author with her books Untangled, Under Pressure and her newest, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. She is wise, thoughtful, kind, and her words are peppered with a humility that endears you to her immediately. We can’t wait for you to glean from her wisdom on teenagers, the mental health of our youth today, the impact of technology and more. As she says and we wholeheartedly agree, it has never been harder to be a teenager. They need us…even when they don’t act like it. And she’s got some practical ideas on how we can not only connect, but can help them find confidence in who they are. . . . . . Discussion Guides to download for each stage of the Raising Boys and Girls series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Bite: Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to claim this deal. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. This deal is not available on their regular website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do middle schoolers need? It’s sometimes hard to know. But in this episode we talk about boys and girls and what we can do to help them have a little more awareness, confidence and kindness in these important (and often tumultuous) years! . . . . . In case you missed Stage One and Stage Two, the episodes are linked below. Episode 133: Stage One: The Early Years - Who They Are Episode 135: Stage One: The Early Years - What They Need Episode 142: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - Who They Are Episode 144: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - What They Need Episode 156: Stage Three: The Middle Years - Who They Are For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order. Trust & Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not many of us have the bandwidth to keep up with technology for ourselves, let alone to safeguard the kids we love. Screens are one of the areas we need trusted, like-minded and like-hearted guides to keep us up to date and aware of what we need to do to protect our kids. Joey Odom has become one of those guides for us. Joey and Heath are the founders of a brilliant box called Aro, to help us connect with our families more than any of us are connecting with screens. Joey has got so much good, practical, protective information here to help us safeguard not only our kids, but our families. We can’t wait for you to listen! The Aro Podcast . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, we dive into the beginnings of adolescence. As we know, girls have often surged ahead in their maturity, physically and emotionally. Which, in this stage, means not-so-great news. But, the sooner we see girls move into their teenage angsty-ness, the sooner they move out of it. For girls, we’ll call these years the narcissistic years…because, IYKYK. For boys, we’ll call him the Individual. Listen along as we dive into who he and she are in their middle school years. And our hope is that this conversation gives you hope as you buckle up for what we believe are some of the toughest years in a child’s life…and a parent’s, too...particularly for girls. Boy parents, yours is coming next! In case you missed Stage One and Stage Two, the episodes are linked below. Episode 133: Stage One: The Early Years - Who They Are Episode 135: Stage One: The Early Years - What They Need Episode 142: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - Who They Are Episode 144: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - What They Need For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom! . . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Bite: Go to trybite.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 20% off your first order. EveryPlate: Get a meal for $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1 steak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is the last of our Raising Boys and Girls Live Podcast Tour episodes and we are going out with a BANG with two of our favorite people in the world… Annie and Dave Barnes!  You likely know Dave from the phenomenal Dadville podcast he hosts with our friend Jon McGlaughlin OR from his beloved music OR from his antics on Instagram. (If you don’t, go follow and download and all the things now.) But you may not know his wise, thoughtful, exceedingly kind wife, Annie. (We think she’s his much better half! Sorry, Dave!)  We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation. And then go download Dave’s Christmas album for a little extended time with the Barnes crew. You’ll be so glad you did. . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over this past year, we have had the delight of getting to know the delightful Toni Collier. Toni is a mom, author, speaker, and the founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which also happens to be the name of her newest book!  We know you will enjoy Toni just as much as we do…get ready to laugh, learn and lean in to this important conversation about parenting through hurt. Feels particularly important in this season. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that breaks down the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Bite Toothpaste: Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to claim this deal. Cozy Earth: Visit cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “RAISING”. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order. GreenPan: Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been so fun sharing with you conversation from our friends who joined us on the Raising Boys and Girls Live Podcast tour. And those of you who got to come to Atlanta had the grace of getting to hear from two of our favorite people on the planet, Katherine & Jay Wolf from Hope Heals! They made us laugh and get so teary during our time together—as they always do. If you’re not following them and getting to not only witness but join in on all of the good they are doing, head over to Hope Heals right now. Join their mailing list for their thoughtful and inspiring newsletters, buy some of their adorable products for your people for Christmas, see how you can be a part of their new AMAZING PROJECT that’s a coffee shop in Atlanta called Mend. Just so much good.  Hope Heals Camp . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsor: AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been to a Behold the Lamb of God show? If not, PUT IT AT THE TOP OF YOUR LIST FOR NEXT YEAR or see if there are any stray tickets for a show near you this season. You likely know Andrew Peterson from his own poignant, beautiful lyrics and melodies. Or maybe from his Wingfeather Saga series or books for kids. Or, maybe his books for grown-ups, Adorning the Dark and The God of the Garden. Or from his song that shaped our hearts and culture, Is He Worthy? Or from The Rabbit Room. Or any of the zillions of places he’s shining thoughtful, creative, inspiring light in this dark world. Or, you might even know him, as Sissy’s family does the most these days, from his duet with Randall Goodgame of Tractor, Tractor. So much depth and goodness Andrew brings into the world. And we were HONORED to get to sit down with him and talk about Kids, Creativity what Redemption looks like in parenting. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation. . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Liquid IV: get 20% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code rbg at checkout. EveryPlate: Get a meal for $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Subscription must be active to qualify and redeem $1 steak. KiwiCo: Get your first month FREE on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y’all. To be honest, we really hope you can hear us say any words in this podcast episode—because mostly we were CRACKING UP at our hilarious and wise friends Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle. We were thrilled they would join us on the Raising Boys and Girls live podcast—knowing we wouldn’t have to say much, because they are all of the entertainment and wisdom any of us need! We can’t wait for you to listen in. AND if you aren't already listening to their podcast, The Big Boo Cast, go subscribe today! . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of you have read any of the Every Moment Holy books? They are some of our VERY favorites and we recently got to sit down with Douglas McKelvey, the author of these books to discuss the importance of practicing the presence of God as a family. We can’t wait for you to listen in. Douglas is every bit as rich and deep as these books. They’re also a GREAT Christmas gift—so go get one—or lots—for your friends and family today! And make sure to listen for the end because we’ve got a great surprise for you!  . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Reliefband: Right now, Reliefband is running their “Twelve Days of Relief” sale, so head over to Reliefband.com for new discounts EVERYDAY through December 12th. Cozy Earth: Visit cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “RAISING”. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are THRILLED to be sharing with you some FUN we had with our friend, the Queen of all things fun (who also happens to be brilliant, wise, thoughtful and lots more), Annie F Downs!!! We recorded this episode LIVE in August on our Raising Boys and Girls tour and thought you might enjoy listening in on this conversation around the ages and stages in Annie’s life, as well as the most important thing she thinks parents—and grandparents—and grown-up BFF’s need to know today! . . . . . If you loved this episode with Annie, go back and listen to episode 53 with her, Teaching Kids to Be Brave and Have Fun. AND make sure you are subscribed to her podcast, That Sounds Fun and Let's Read the Gospels! Annie's MiniBFFs . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsor: AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/RBG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It feels like the perfect podcast episode to release the week after Thanksgiving for us because we could not be any more grateful for these two friends. Heather and Luke Flener are the parents of two amazing girls and two of the most thoughtful, wise, grace-filled people we know. They’re the kind of people that make the world feel a little better when they’re around. Plus, they’re a blast to hang out with! . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: GreenPan: Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99.  KiwiCo: Get your first month FREE on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season can be one of the toughest when it comes to entitlement and kids. We are ALWAYS so deeply grateful for the voice of our friend Rachel Cruze, but we’re especially grateful for not only the truth that she shares on this week’s podcast, BUT THE FACT THAT SHE’S WRITTEN A CHILDREN’S BOOK TO HELP INSTILL GRATITUDE IN KIDS!!!! Grab a copy of the book, I'm Glad for What I Have, TODAY to read with your kiddos this week—and make sure to listen to this episode as a reminder while you’re driving to and from all the things this week. We’re cheering you on and so very grateful for you. Today.  Smart Saver Bank for Kids The Ramsey Family Chili recipe  Start with cooking up the following:  1 lb of ground beef 1 white onion, sauteed  1 green pepper chopped up Then add:  3 cans of chili beans  2 cans of Rotel 1 can tomato sauce  6 shakes of Worcestershire sauce 3 cloves of garlic  2-3 tbsp of chili powder  Simmer in a pot on the stove on low, serve with sour cream, cheese and Fritos. . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode with Rachel, go back and listen to episode 44 with her on Raising Money Conscious and Grateful Kids. You may also enjoy Episode 3 with David and Sissy talking about Fighting Entitlement and Developing a True Heart of Thanksgiving in Kids. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls.  Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth: Visit cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “RAISING”. AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/RBG. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Part 2 of this VERY important conversation with our friend, the brilliant Kimberly Carraway. If you haven’t heard part one we invited you to go back and listen NOW! So much wisdom in these two episodes and so much help for the kids we love and us navigating learning! Transforming Your Teaching: Practical Classroom Strategies Informed by Cognitive Neuroscience . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited this week to introduce you to one of the smartest (and kindest) people we know, Kimberly Carraway. Kimberly is the founder and CEO of The Carraway Center in Nashville and Birmingham and one of our our favorite go-to folks for all things academic with kids. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation about kids and learning hurdles of all kinds. This is one you’ll want to pull over and grab a pen and paper to take notes. We loved the time so much that we broke it into two parts. Stay tuned for Part 2 on Thursday.  Transforming Your Teaching: Practical Classroom Strategies Informed by Cognitive Neuroscience . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. GreenPan: Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Adventurous Years and the Lover stages in a child’s life. So much good and richness and fun in these years. And also some anxiety creeping in, too. In this week’s podcast, we’ve moved from who they are to what they need. And what they need has certainly changed in the past few years, in light of our world today. Don’t forget, for a deeper dive, we’ve now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website—with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom!  . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls.  Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Coffee with Kailey ReliefBand: Save 20% off, plus free shipping at reliefband.com with code RBG. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/RBG. Cozy Earth: Visit cozyearth.com and get up to 35% off site wide when you use the code “RAISING”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We first heard about Justin Whitmel Earley’s work years ago. A friend of ours said it had changed the life and practices of her family. We have heard the same countless times from parents since.  We are so excited to have Justin and his wife Lauren on the podcast this week. They talk about Justin’s newest book, Habits of the Household—Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms. And they talk about their own life as a family, what they’ve learned and who they’re becoming both individually and together. We’re so honored to have had time with them and know you’ll love this insightful and inspiring conversation.  . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls.  Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we continue our Ages and Stages series and begin talking about Stage 2, The Lover for boys (ages 5-8) and The Adventurous Years for girls (ages 6 to 10 or 11 or 12). When we speak on the Ages and Stages at parenting conferences, we both say the same thing: “If you would ever want your child to be stuck in their development, this is where you’d want them to get stuck.” So many good things happening in this stage. So much growth. Emotionally. Spiritually. Relationally. Who they are is evolving in beautiful, rich and often hilarious ways. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls.  Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: ARMRA: Go to tryarmra.com/RBG or enter RBG to get 15% off your first order.  Beekeeper's Naturals: Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/RBG or enter code RBG to get 20% off your order. Liquid I.V.: Go to liquidiv.com and use code RBG to get 20% off your order. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are still talking about how much we enjoyed spending the morning with Andrew and Shawn Johnson East. This was our first time to host an Olympic Gold Medalist alongside a former NFL player. These two remarkable humans are also authors and the wise minds behind Family Made, a media company serving and supporting families in an amazing way. Equally so, they are the proud parents of two kids and one on the way.  We shared a wonderful, thoughtful conversation about parenting through the ages and stages, as well as how to find balance with kids and sports. These two had extraordinary insights into the questions we are often asked by parents of student athletes.  P.S. You absolutely want to be following these fun folks on social media.  Instagram: @shawnjohnson & @andreweast YouTube: @TheEastFamily . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls.  Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a delight to introduce you this week to Sissy Goff's little sister and brother (officially her brother-in-law, but pretty much little brother.) Kathleen is the owner of the cutest boutique in Nashville, K.McCarthy and Aaron is the Director of Giving and Leadership at our very own Daystar Counseling. And, Sissy wants to make sure we mention that they’re the mom and dad to her favorite little guys on the planet, Henry and Witt! We are thrilled for you to get to listen in on this sweet, heartfelt and hope-filled conversation about raising the littles in your life—helping them develop self-regulation and finding it in yourself, too. We loved getting to talk with Aaron and Kathleen and know you will, as well! . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls.  Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the opportunity to share conversation with Sarah Molitor, the woman and creator behind Modern Farmhouse Family. Sarah is a wife to Tim, and the mother of SIX boys and one girl. Yes, 6 + 1 = 7 children! We talk with Sara about her brand new book, Well Said, and her children’s book, I Grew with You. You will enjoy this conversation about the joys and challenges of a large family, and parenting through the ages and stages. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls.  Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a beautiful little preschool in Nashville, attached to an Episcopal church, that has a very special place in Sissy’s heart. Its name is St. George’s Kindergarten and the faculty there—headed up by the wonder women known as Mrs. Zee and Mrs. Angela. They are wise, deeply encouraging, and insightful in a way that parents—and aunts and uncles and grandparents and anyone who loves preschool age kids need. We were thrilled for you to hear this thoughtful, insightful and hilarious conversation about what it looks like to love the little people in our lives—and how to best prepare them to thrive in preschool, kindergarten and life moving forward. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls.  Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Beekeeper's Naturals: Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/RBG or enter code RBG to get 20% off your order. ARMRA: Go to tryarmra.com/RBG or enter RBG to get 15% off your first order.  Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have long admired the profoundly helpful work of Moms on Call. When we talked about redoing the Ages and Stages podcast series with voices that we trust, these two women were at the top of our list for Stage 1 kiddos. Our conversation lived up to every bit of what we had hoped and MORE! We can’t wait for you to join in on this conversation with Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker and discover all of the practical help and gracious hope they have to offer! Toddler by Design E-Guide . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Fabric: Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/RBG. Birds & Bees: Save 20% off the on-line course at birds-bees.com with code RBG20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can’t imagine a better way to celebrate this favorite day than with two of our favorite people. Gabe & Keely Scott are some of the brains and brilliance behind our beloved Ladybird Taco. They share the story of how Ladybird came to be, alongside sharing a story of loss and hope that will remind you why these two are so adored and admired in our community (and beyond). Their story made its way to CBS Sunday Morning, The Atlantic, Southern Living (just to name a few). We were honored they would sit down in conversation with us and share this honest, generous account of God’s faithfulness. Find your way to a taco (Ladybird if you live in Nashville or Birmingham!), sit back and enjoy this time with Keely & Gabe Scott.  . . . . . Download a copy of the Taco Feelings Chart. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week we talked about boys and girls in stage one and who they are. Now, let’s talk about what these Stage 1 little ones we love so dearly need. Is it connection? Boundaries? Emotional literacy? TIME? It feels like they need so much so often in these years. So, listen in for a conversation with Sissy, David and Melissa on how we can be proactive in our parenting to build more resilient, confident kiddos from their earliest stages. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping at reliefband.com with code RBG. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so thrilled to have our friend, Katy Boatman, on today to talk about how to help anxious kids connect with Jesus. Her new devotional, You Can Trust: 100 Devotionals to Answer What-Ifs, is available now! . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors! Liquid IV: get 20% off your order at liquidiv.com with code RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s BACK!!! We are SO excited to announce that the Ages & Stages Series is BACK on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! So much has changed in the past few years in the lives of kids and of parents. And so we wanted to update what we’ve heard from many of you is your favorite series to date!  This week, we’re kicking off with Stage 1 for the little ones in your lives. We’ll be talking about boys and girls—who they are in these birth to four or five years. Through each stage, remember to hold the years loosely. All kids progress at different rates. . . . . . If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . Birds & Bees: Save 20% off the on-line course at birds-bees.com with code RBG20. Beekeeper's Naturals: Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/RBG or enter code RBG to get 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of our favorite things about interviewing folks on this podcast is that we get to introduce you to some of our favorite voices…the ones we trust most. Well, this brilliant, hilarious, wonder of a woman likely needs no introduction to most of you. But, if you’ve been living under some kind of rock and have not yet met the delightful Kate Bowler we are thrilled for you to get to know her here. Kate is a professor at Duke University, hosts one of our very favorite podcasts, Everything Happens, is a 3x New York Times bestseller and someone we have been dreaming of getting to have on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast for years. And this conversation was everything we hoped it would be and more—we both were doubled over laughing and crying at different times listening to our new friend Kate share with such honesty and humility. . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: So Happy to Know You: Grab your copy wherever you like to buy books! Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Fabric: Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both of us grew up on the words and wisdom of Max Lucado, which is why we were thrilled to get to have this conversation with Max about his newest book, God Never Gives Up On You. Get ready for rich, honest, hopeful words from one of the most trusted voices in our lifetimes. And for the reminder that God really doesn’t ever give up on you. Or the kids you love! . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . Birds & Bees: Save 20% off the on-line course at birds-bees.com with code RBG20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us today for our final week with The Worry-Free Parent miniseries. After talking about Understanding the Past and Help for the Present, it’s time to talk about Hope for the Future. In this week’s episode, we not only talk about hope, but also about trust. We remind you to trust the process, trust your gut and most importantly, to trust God. We give practical ideas around what that trust looks like in action. And speaking of action, we want to remind you to grab a copy of The Worry-Free Parent Workbook. The workbook allows you to take all the learning to the next level. Keep learning. Keep practicing. You’ve got this.  . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. GreenPan: Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99. Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Dreamland Baby: Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code RBG at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue journeying through The Worry Free Parent content, we’ve moved from understanding to help. This week we talk through help for the mind, help for the body and help for the heart. You’ve heard us say before, and we will keep reminding you, that we can only take the kids we love as far as we’ve gone ourselves. If it’s difficult for us to quiet the voice of worry, and practice these game-changing skills ourselves, it will be hard for our kids to do the same. Practicing these skills allows kids to see it on the grown ups they trust the most. It also allows us to be more of the parents (and people) we hope to be.  . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Lifeway: Use Code: RBGCSB at checkout on Lifeway.com for 40% regular priced CSB Bibles. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping at reliefband.com with code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You likely know Dr. Curt Thompson from his ground-breaking work in The Anatomy of the Soul, The Soul of Shame and The Soul of Desire. We were honored to sit down in conversation with him to talk about his newest book, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.  We shared a rich conversation around what suffering and hope look like in the context of parenting. Dr. Thompson has worked at the intersection of neuroscience and Christian spiritual growth for decades. He was kind enough to share parts of his own story, and what he has learned through the journey of parenting himself. Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Curt Thompson. . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us today as we continue on in The Worry-Free Parenting miniseries talking about how anxiety spreads...with the best of intentions. Whether it starts with the kids we love or with us, soon all of our amygdalae are firing together and no one is getting to a healthy, helpful conversation. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about how anxiety impacts families…in ways we recognize and even some ways we don’t. In fact, we’re going to outline the 5 ways we see anxiety impact parents the most. Help is coming. And hope, too! . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: That Sounds Fun: Listen & subscribe to That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs! Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Dreamland Baby: Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code RBG at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. Fabric: Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meet fabric dot com slash RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is launch day for the The Worry Free Parent, and we are in the midst of a serious celebration here at Raising Boys & Girls! We’ve been counting down the days until this book made its way into the world and today is the day!  In celebration of that, the next several episodes of the podcast will be a chance for us to unpack the content of Sissy’s new book and talk about some practical ways to navigate this new school year in the midst of our own concerns for our kids (whatever age they may be). Join us as we spend time talking about Understanding our Past, Help for the Present and Hope for the Future.  Serenity Prayer . . . . . Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today! Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Nashville, there are still a few tickets left. You can get 4 tickets for just $25 each by clicking the Family Four Pack at check out. Come join us!! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Lifeway: Use Code: RBGCSB at checkout on Lifeway.com for 40% regular priced CSB Bibles GreenPan: Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% off your entire order plus free shipping on orders over $99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Whittle is one of those people you meet and immediately feel like you’ve known each other forever! We loved getting to sit down with our old/new friend Lisa recently to talk life and parenting and Jesus being everything, as she does so beautifully in all the many places she serves. Lisa is a bestselling author, podcaster of three different podcasts, Bible teacher, ministry leader and mom to 3. And she must have more hours in a day than the rest of us cause we can’t even imagine how she does it ALL—and does it so beautifully, while offering great hope to all of us! God Knows: When Your Worries and Whys Need More Than Temporary Relief . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Nashville, there are still a few tickets! Grab yours today! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Dreamland Baby: Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code RBG at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smart & Funny. Honest & Approachable. Wise & Practical. These are just a few words we’d use to describe our friend Alli Worthington. She is an author, speaker, podcaster and life & business coach. Her no-nonsense, guilt-free take on business, family and balance has led to multiple appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America. You will love this conversation as we talk about all things parenting and her newest book, Remaining You While Raising Them, which releases today! . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Charlotte and Birmingham are sold out, but there are still tickets for Atlanta and Nashville! Come join us!!! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping with code RBG. EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we wrap up this fun Music City Series with Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins who we think are the definition of a dynamic duo! He’s entertaining the world one song at a time and she’s changing the world one child at a time with her work through Love One International! We are delighted to be a part of The That Sounds Fun Network family with Lauren and are huge fans of her podcast and her book, Live in Love!  And, of course, who doesn’t love Thomas Rhett and his music?! We’re thrilled for you to listen in on this conversation with two human beings you already love—and will love even more after you hear their hearts and wisdom on parenting and life and what it looks like to keep kids grounded in this ever-changing world. . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: GreenPan: Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code RBG and you’ll receive 30% off your entire order plus free shipping on orders over $99. Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with two remarkable folks who are also intentional parents. Lauren & Chris Tomlin were kind enough to join us in a conversation where they shared their stories of growing up, how they met, becoming parents, and the places God has called them. Chris has sold over 7 million records, won 23 Dove Awards and a Grammy. We loved spending time with these two folks and their willingness to step into such a thoughtful conversation as part of our Music City Series.  . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Air Doctor: Use promo code RBG at AirDoctorPro.com and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were living our best lives getting to interview our friends Hillary and Ben Rector! You likely know Ben from his amazing music…with songs like Brand New, Joy, Sunday, Old Friends…and so many more. But, you may not have met Ben’s delightful and thoughtful wife, Hillary. Get ready to laugh and learn with these two wonderful human beings and make sure to listen and download Ben’s music wherever you listen to music. . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping with code RBG. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. Ethos School: Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We guarantee that Shay Mooney is behind some of your favorite window’s down, sun-roof open, sing-out-loud songs of the summer. He is one half of the grammy-winning, chart-topping, platinum-selling band, Dan & Shay.  Hannah’s voice has likely been in your ears as well. She is the host of Unexpected with Hannah Love, one of our next door neighbors at That Sounds Fun Network. Hannah has a remarkable ability to make you feel like you are sharing coffee with a tried & true friend, as she invites you to consider the events of life that led you to where you are, and how God uses unexpected moments in big ways.These two are the proud of parents of three young boys, and they brought so much wisdom, honesty and hope to our time together.  . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . Have you grabbed your tickets yet to the first ever Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Tour? Some cities are close to selling out and we want to see you! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have one of our favorite hosts from Dadville, Jon McLaughlin, joining us. You’ve heard Jon’s music from his amazing records, songs on some of your favorite TV shows and films, or maybe you know him from the film Enchanted and saw him perform on the Academy Awards (we had him tell that story!)  But hold your horses, we didn’t just snag Jon, we somehow persuaded his delightful, insightful, lovely wife Amy to join us. We found ourselves in the middle of an honest, authentic conversation about the ups and downs, good and hard, hopeful and heart-breaking moments of parenting with these two friends.  . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Ethos School: Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/RBG and by sharing your email you’ll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know what it’s like to sit in conversation with folks who are full of wisdom, substance, honesty and humility? The kinds of folks you could ask questions to and learn from for hours on end? Those would be our dear friends Tom & Katie Douglas. Katie was a significant part of Daystar becoming what it is today, and she is still serving on our Board of Directors. She is full of passion and purpose, wisdom and generosity.  Tom is one of Nashville’s most beloved, revered and celebrated songwriters. He is behind many of the songs you’ve loved and known like The House the Built Me (Miranda Lamber), I Run to You (Lady A), and Grown Men Don’t Cry (Tim McGraw), to name a just a few. He is a Grammy winning, Oscar nominated, Billboard chart topping songwriter, who also released a critically acclaimed documentary- Love, Tom. He is wise and thoughtful, intuitive and intentional. We are thrilled to share this conversation with our friends, Tom & Katie.  . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Raising Boys & Girls Podcast Tour: We can't wait to see you on the road in August! Reliefband: Save 20% off, plus free shipping with code RBG. Ethos School: Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We could not be more excited about this episode of our Music City Series! Our worlds are colliding on this one because we’re getting to talk with the incredible Dave and Kelli Haywood. You probably know Dave as being one third of the amazing Lady A. He’s a talented artist, songwriter, musician…all the creative things. But you might not know that his incredibly talented wife, Kelli, is basically our boss! Kelli is the co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network, the home of Raising Boys and Girls podcast, and an all-around rockstar. We’ve loved being a part of the That Sounds Fun family and getting to work with Kelli. We are thrilled to share their wisdom and hearts on parenting with you on today’s episode. . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Raising Boys & Girls Podcast Tour: Enter TACOS at check-out to reserve your tickets! KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code rbg49. Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Music City Summer Series! We are so excited to kick this series off with TRULY one of the most delightful people we know! Kimberly Schlapman is profoundly kind, luminously hopeful and crazy talented! As you know, she’s a part of the multi-Grammy (and a whole lot of other) award winning band, Little Big Town. She also happens to have written a cookbook called Oh Gussie, as well as a children’s book, A Dolly for Christmas. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation with one of our very favorite people! . . . . . Fish Taco Recipe from Kimberly . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Lifeway: Use Code RBGCSB at checkout on lifeway.com for 40% regular priced CSB Bibles. Cru: Text RAISING to 71326, to help now or visit give.cru.org/Raising. Air Doctor: Use promo code RBG at AirDoctorPro.com and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve had so much fun with the Raising Emotionally Strong and Worry-Free Kids season on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! We’ve gotten to hear rich, insightful truth from some amazing folks. We’ve gotten to laugh and learn along with you. AND we’ve gotten to talk tacos…which, you know, is always our favorite! Tune in to this episode to hear the wrap up of this podcast season! . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG. Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout.  Lifeway: Use Code RBGCSB at checkout on lifeway.com for 40% regular priced CSB Bibles. KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We couldn’t be happier to share this conversation with Melissa Corkum & Lisa Qualls of The Adoption Connection. We have long respected the work these two remarkable women are doing in the world. They are some of our favorite voices, offering hope and encouragement, to adoptive parents and caregivers. They’ve written numerous books, have a fantastic podcast, offer coaching and speaking, and host a beautiful facebook community of support. They are doing such good and meaningful work in this space bringing decades of personal and professional experience to the equation.  Grab a copy of their newest book, Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith.  . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . .. . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Live in Love Podcast Cru: Text RAISING to 71326 to help today! Fuller Seminary: If you feel passionate about becoming an agent of healing and reconciliation in the world, click here to learn more about Fuller’s MS in Marriage and Family Therapy program. Reliefband: use promo code RBG you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Sandra Stanley are two voices we have been grateful for, for a long time! And now we’re even more grateful to know and count them as friends. To hear them talk about their journey of parenting, both their biological and their foster children, was truly inspiring. We cannot wait for you to hear this one. And if you haven't already, go grab a copy of their new book, Parenting:Getting It Right. . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . .. . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code RBG at bollandbranch.com. Sundays - Go to SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 35% off your first order. Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Lifeway: Use Code RBGCSB at checkout on Lifeway.com for 40% off regular priced CSB Bibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are delighted to share this conversation with someone we respect, admire and trust. Holly Singletary is a mom of four (including twin boys!), who became a widow when her children were very young. She offers such wisdom in parenting after loss, and finding strength as a single mom. Prepare to be encouraged as you listen in on this rich conversation.  . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to these two: Episode 10 with Jonathan Pitts talking about Navigating Grief as a Single Dad. Episode 31 with Amy Fenton on Hope for Single Moms. . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . .. . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) Cru: Text RAISING to 71326 to help today! Air Doctor - use promo code RBG and depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! KiwiCo - 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwi.com, use promo code rbg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Morgan is a two-time Grammy nominee, a thirteen-time Dove winner and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year trophy. She’s written 21 number one radio hits, taught songwriting courses at various universities and has written four books, including her newest release, The Year of Jubilee. Cindy also happens to be SIssy's oldest friend in Nashville and a dear friend of Melissa’s and David’s, too. We cannot wait for you to listen in on this conversation with Cindy, to hear the grace and vulnerability that are always a part of her words, whether they’re in song, page, or conversation. . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to Episode 48 with Cindy talking about Using Boredom to Cultivate Creativity in Kids. . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Jesus Revolution Movie - Gather your friends and family for a movie night to enjoy this incredible move, available now on demand, digital, Blu-Ray and DVD! Everyplate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code rbg149. Cru: Text RAISING to 71326 to help today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk a lot about building resilience into kids in our offices. It felt timely and important to share a conversation with our friend, Rebekah Lyons, about her new book, Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning. We talked about turning toward anxiety and not away from it, and even what that looks like in the context of parenting. We also talked about moving kids toward meaning and purpose, something we’ve seen bring about tremendous growth and change. . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to Episode 34 with Rebekah and her husband, Gabe, on Parenting with Unconditional Love. Get a free chapter and order Rebekah's new book on her website. Sissy mentioned the Prayer of Teilhard de Chardin which you can read here. . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Jesus Revolution Movie - Gather your friends and family for a movie night to enjoy this incredible move, available now on demand, digital, Blu-Ray and DVD! Sundays - Go to SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 35% off your first order. Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actors, activists, and parents, Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon, are dedicated to making all children feel and understand their importance in the world. In their new tender picture book, Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Everyday, they tell children about the magic of self-love and standing firm, regardless of outside voices and doubt. We are so excited to share this conversation with you! . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) Fuller Seminary - If you feel passionate about becoming an agent of healing and reconciliation in the world, go to fuller.edu/raisingboysandgirls to learn more about Fuller’s MS in Marriage and Family Therapy program. Jesus Revolution Movie - Gather your friends and family for a movie night to enjoy this incredible move, available now on demand, digital, Blu-Ray and DVD! . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To wrap up Autism Awareness month, Sissy and David speak with the podcast's audio engineer, Marcus dePaula, and his wife, Jenn, about their experiences parenting their 14 year old son who is on the autism spectrum. . . . . . LINKS Raising Boys & Girls Episode 105 with Dr. Chinwé and Lonnie Willams Temple Grandin movie with Claire Danes The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida The Reason I Jump film based on the book Autism Discussion Page on Facebook Autism Discussion Page books by Bill Nason Jenn on Instagram . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Sundays - Go to SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 35% off your first order. Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Jesus Revolution Movie - Gather your friends and family for a movie night to enjoy this incredible move, available now on demand, digital, Blu-Ray and DVD! Air Doctor - use promo code RBG and depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our friend Crystal Paine doesn’t just help us save money. Now, she’s helping us save TIME…something that we all need more of! We loved getting to have her back on the podcast and hear her insights on the 4 steps to simpler living and a whole lot more! . . . . . The Time-Saving Mom If you loved this episode, here is our previous Raising Boys and Girls episode with Crystal Paine. Episode 51: Love Centered Parenting and Foster Care . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Parents in the Trenches this week are especially important to Sissy—as they’re her nephew Witt’s godparents! J.T. and Catherine Martin also happen to be two of the most intentional parents AND friends we know! Can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation about parenting kids with ADHD, anxiety and everything in between. A special thank-you to our sponsors: Cru: Text RAISING to 71326 to help today! Caraway: Save 10% off your next purchase with this link! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chinwé Williams and her husband Lonnie join Sissy and David for Autism Awareness Month to talk about neurodivergent kids, and the joys and challenges of raising their son who is on the autism spectrum. LINKS Beyond the Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You Episode 24: Talking to Kids About Race meaningfulsolutionscounseling.com "Finding Out Your Child Has Autism" "7 Practical Tips to Raising a Child with Autism" A special thank-you to our sponsors: Everyplate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code rbg149. Ethos School - Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join David, Sissy, and Melissa as they focus on HOPE. This was set to be recorded last week and little did they know how their hope would be impacted by the tragedy that unfolded at the Covenant School. This recording was honestly the first chance they had to talk through the week…to process the loss and the grief and the moments of God’s goodness piercing through. Because, as the Uber driver they mentioned in the episode said, “We share the same hope.”  We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post… Hebrews 6:18-20, MSG . . . . . A special thank you to our sponsors: Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Sundays - Go to SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 35% off your first order. . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Moore's timely conversation with Sissy and David filled with hope and humor about her "Knotted-Up Life" is just what we need right now. LINKS Beth's new book: All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir Beth's website: LProof.org A special thank-you to our sponsors: Ethos School - Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. CRU - text the word RAISING to 71326 or visit give.cru.org/raising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David and Sissy share more helpful tips to care for the kids in your life that are dealing with big feelings after the Nashville school shooting. This content originated on the Raising Boys and Girls IG (@raisingboysandgirls) on Tuesday, March 28. We continue to pray that your conversations lead to hope and peace. A Few Ideas on Helping Kids who are Hurting: Kids emotions are transient. Follow their lead. Have conversations in doses. Kids need to come up for air more than we do. Watch for: emotions bigger than the situation warrants, more clinging, tearfulness, regression, trouble sleeping. Maintain routines. Kids thrive in structure. Keep giving them space to feel. Process your feelings elsewhere. Move with them toward empathy and purpose. . . . . . The Jesus Storybook Bible Sally Lloyd-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's unthinkable that we're recovering from another school shooting that took the lives of innocent children and adults. Child and adolescent counselor, Sissy Goff shares helpful ideas on how to talk with kids after a tragedy like this. This content originated on Sissy's IG (@sissygoff) on Monday, March 27 in the aftermath of the shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN. We pray your conversations lead to hope and healing. How to Talk to Your Kids After a School Shooting: Stay Calm Be the Source. Let them lead. Give them space to feel. It's okay to feel with them, not to process with them. Answer questions age-appropriately and honestly. Talk about what they can control. Look for the helpers. Be one. Ask what would help them feel safe at school. Don't feel like you have to have all the answers. Remind them of truth you know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, Austin Channing Brown’s latest book for kids based on her best-selling memoir, I’m Still Here, is an empowering look at the experiences of young Black kids, illustrating how we can nourish identity and make sense of how we each fit into the world. LINKS AustinChanning.com I'm Still Here: Loving Myself in a World Not Made for Me I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness A special thank you to our sponsors: Care.com - Sign up now at Care.com now and see why over 3 million families use this amazing platform. Get the help you need to make it all work for your family! Ethos School - Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child's academic journey. Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sissy and Melissa get to speak with CeCe Winans about her Believe For It book and Spring tour, and how she and the generations before have been able to pour out their wisdom for their kids. Links CeCeWinans.com “No Greater” video “Goodness of God“ video CeCe Winans Presents: Generations | YouTube Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sissy and David refer lots of kids to Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Dr. Ashley Pineda for specialized help with anxiety, OCD, and other issues, so we are excited to have her stop by the little yellow house to share some practical advice. A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Ethos School: Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child’s academic journey. Caraway: Take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco, or you can get 20% off when you use code rbg at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost every parent that sits in Sissy's or David’s office asks for tools to help their kids with anxiety. So in this episode they talk about things we can do to keep kids emotionally healthy in a proactive, and not just reactive way. And Melissa’s Timeless Truth reminds us of the Friend who is always there to help us in any situation. A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering promo code rbg149. Sign up now at Care.com now and see why over 3 million families use this amazing platform. Get the help you need to make it all work for your family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos Whittaker returns to the podcast to talk about his brand new book, How to Human, and to talk about how he is learning and teach others to see the humanity in those different from ourselves. Links CarlosWhittaker.com Grab a copy of Carlos’ new book! How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, and Disconnects Us A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Ethos School: Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child’s academic journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bestselling author Jon Acuff brings his practical, tactical wisdom to the Little Yellow House, and talks about what it was like having his two daughters help him write his latest book, Your New Playlist. Links Acuff.me Your New Playlist: The Student's Guide to Tapping into the Superpower of Mindset A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Ethos School: Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each of our podcast listeners a complimentary Academic Counseling session to plan out your child’s academic journey. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so excited to introduce you this week to two more of our favorite people! (Can you tell how much we love having a podcast and sharing with you some of the voices we trust the most?) Well, here are two more…Betsy and Gene Cashman. Betsy was a therapist at Daystar before their family relocated to Memphis, where Gene is in healthcare and they’re raising four amazing kids. We love the wisdom and grace these two bring not only to this conversation, but to our lives. . . . . . A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Caraway: Take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco, or you can get 20% off when you use code rbg at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was our great joy to share conversation with Susan Masie & Danielle Carder. Both women are pediatric occupational therapists at Pediatric Therapies and wise guides who have been supporting kids and families for decades. We talked about what sensory hurdles look like, the connection between sensory struggles and anxiety and some best practices for parents of young children. However, the conversation we shared around regulation could be useful for any aged child or adolescent (or adult for that matter). This will likely be an episode you will want to have a pen and paper nearby to take notes and go back to the ideas recommended by these two wise voices. . . . . . A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: EVERYPLATE: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering promo code rbg149. HIYA HEALTH: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sissy and David start off the series of discussions centered around Sissy's book, Raising Worry Free Girls, by talking about what parents need to understand about anxiety in kids. LINKS Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World S4, E34: Kids and Technology with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee from Bark S5, E17: Madeline Levine, PhD Dadville - get your fill of dad jokes, laughs, and heartfelt conversations while these dads and their guests talk about the journey of life and fatherhood. Win a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meteorologist and TODAY Show co-host Dylan Dreyer speaks with Sissy and David about how seeing the parallels between weather and emotions in her three young boys led her to write her Misty the Cloud series of books. LINKS Misty the Cloud: A Very Stormy Day Misty the Cloud: Friends Through Rain or Shine Preorder Misty the Cloud: Fun Is in the Air Win a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anne and Nate Morrow talk with Sissy and David about parenting twins, adoption, school community, teachers, football, and taco rings. LINKS Taco Ring Recipe A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Liquid I.V. - Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code rbg at checkout. Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Win a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sissy and David speak with bestselling author Madeline Levine about how she's seen parenting change during her four decades of working as a clinician, consultant, and educator in Childhood Development, and how we can best prepare our children and ourselves for a rapidly changing world. LINKS MadelineLevine.com Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we kick of a new year, Sissy and David discuss how giving our kids a sense of purpose can help them combat anxiety and stress, regulate anger, and ward off depression. And Melissa wraps things up by answering the important question: what is our purpose? LINKS: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas Strong and Smart: A Boy's Guide to Building Healthy Emotions by David Thomas Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff A special thank you to our partners for this week's episode: EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.39 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg139. Win a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones, speaks with Sissy and David about how her own childhood experiences with her family and church led to her passion of writing for children. LINKS SallyLloyd-Jones.com The Jesus Storybook Bible Known: Psalm 139 A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Simplified Planner - get 15% off with code RAISING15 at EmilyLey.com. Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Tis the season for non-stop holiday events, family travel, and breaks in our healthy routines, so Sissy and David share some practical ways we can help spread more cheer and less anxiety for our kids during this Christmas Season. LINKS Holiday travel can be stressful for everyone. Here is a list of some coping tools Sissy and David recommend to help kids deal with dysregulation during family trips. "Little Drummer Boy" by Carrie Underwood featuring Isaiah Fisher "Jesus is the Reason for the Season" by Kirk Franklin and the Family A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Abide - Download Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation app today by texting our promo code RBG to 22433 to get 25% off!  Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellie and Drew Holcomb bring their Christmas spirit and loads of joy to the Daystar house in this week's episode, to have a conversation with Sissy and David about lessons they've learned from their parents as well as their kids, and how music is their favorite gift to share with everyone. Links Sounding Joy by Ellie Holcomb Drew and Ellie Holcomb's Neighborly Christmas EllieHolcomb.com DrewHolcomb.com A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Simplified Planner - get 15% off with code RAISING15 at EmilyLey.com. Pair Eyewear - experiment with who you can be in 2023 with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com today and support our show with code raisingboysandgirls. Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After stepping away from a thriving career in TV, Paula Faris shares how she tries to help her kids focus more on who God created them to be and less on what they work to accomplish. LINKS PaulaFarisOfficial.com Pre-order Paula's new book: You Don't Have to Carry It All A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Abide - Download Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation app today by texting our promo code RBG to 22433 to get 25% off!  Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. The Chosen Season 3 begins in theaters November 18! For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor and author Scott Sauls shares a message of hope for parents from his new book, Beautiful People Don't Just Happen. Links Beautiful People Don't Just Happen A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Simplified Planner - get 15% off with code RAISING15 at EmilyLey.com. Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg149. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode in honor of National Adoption Day on November 19, Jamie Ivey shares what she wishes she and her husband knew when they started the adoption process, and talks about her new parenting podcast. LINKS NationalAdoptionDay.org JamieIvey.com Launch podcast with Jamie Ivey and Lisa Whittle A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg149. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Daystar staffer Pace Verner and her husband Brandon join Sissy and David to talk about their experiences with their own parents and their four kids, and how facing challenges leads to growth. A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Abide - Download Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation app today by texting our promo code RBG to 22433 to get 25% off!  Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. The Chosen Season 3 begins in theaters November 18! For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sissy and David's guest is Michael Thompson, PhD, who has worked with thousands of kids in more than 700 schools around the world and is the author of multiple best-selling books. They discuss how parents can help kids develop social connections, while facing challenges without anxiety. LINKS MichaelThompson-PhD.com Books mentioned: Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys Homesick and Happy: How Time Away from Parents Can Help a Child Grow Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children Mom, They’re Teasing Me: Helping Your Child Solve Social Problems A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. The Chosen Season 3 begins in theaters November 18! For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In David's new book, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, he talks about the two P's that play a primary role in our kids' lives when it comes to relationships and human connection: Parents and Peers. He and Sissy discuss what they see kids and parents dealing with regularly, and offer some practical ideas that can help in developing and maintaining those connections. Melissa also shares her personal experience with our God-given desire for intimacy. Links Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Get glasses as ever-changing as you are, with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/raisingboysandgirls for 15% off your first purchase. Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded this summer while Sissy was away at Hopetown, David interviews author John Eldredge about his most recent book, Resilient, and why strengthening our souls for the days ahead is as equally important as recovering from past trauma. Links Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul Learn more about John Eldredge’s work at WildatHeart.org. A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Download Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation today and text my promo code RBG to 22433 today to get 25% off! Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. The Chosen Season 3 begins in theaters November 18! For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our first "Parents in the Trenches" episode, which is new to this series of the podcast, Sissy and David get to sit down with their dear friends, Tina and Sterling Barrett, to hear how they have juggled work, activities, and intentional family time over the years with their two college-aged kids. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg149. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, we’ve got one of our favorite and one of Nashville’s most respected psychiatrists, Dr. Jeri Fitzpatrick. We can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation around what she’s seeing in her offices these days, what she believes kids need from their parents to support their mental health and why and when medication might be important. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Abide - Download Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation today and text my promo code RBG to 22433 today to get 25% off! Pair Eyewear - Go to paireyewear.com/raisingboysandgirls for 15% off your first purchase. Explorer Bible for Kids - Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered how to navigate emotions with your kids? We will be discussing this topic throughout this season of the podcast. In this episode, Sissy has a little fun and interviews David about his new books that released this summer on raising emotionally strong boys. She also discusses girls and emotions and how David's tips can help them as well. If you haven't grabbed a copy of his new books, check out the links below! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Organifi - Go to www.organifi.com/RBG and use code RBG for 20% off your order. Explorer Bible for Kids - Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code RBG. Notes B-A-D: Blame Avoidance Denial Blame is just discharge pain. Shame is just self-contained. 3 R's: Recognize Regulate Repair 2 Bonus R's from Melissa: Relationship Receive Characteristics of an Emotionally Strong Boy RARE: Resourcefulness Aware Resilient Empathetic Links Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and Strong & Smart by David Thomas Emotional Agility by Susan David Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of David and Sissy's favorite episodes to do quarterly is based on "What Kids Need Right Now". They talk so much about about how they are sitting with kids and families every day and hearing their hearts and hearing their struggles. And so it's important to get to talk about what they are seeing specifically. Join in on this conversation and hear the three things they are seeing the most right now with kids and learn about the practical ways we as caregivers can help them grow in these areas. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Organifi - Go to www.organifi.com/RBG and use code RBG for 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need effective tools to help your kids overcome worry and anxiety and build strong emotional health? Sissy Goff and David Thomas are back with a new series on the podcast to help you navigate all of the emotions!  Get the books, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and follow along this season! Braver, Stronger, Smarter - This illustrated guide--created for girls ages 6 to 11, the stage when anxiety issues often surface--will help your daughter see how brave, strong, and smart God made her. Strong and Smart - This workbook was created primarily to help elementary-age boys understand themselves better and learn how to work through overwhelming emotions. With relatable stories and writing and drawing prompts to guide him, your boy will learn for himself what it takes to be strong and smart, tough and tender, loyal and loving.  A special thank you to our partners of this week's episode: Organifi - Go to www.organifi.com/RBG and use code RBG for 20% off your order. EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate and entering code rbg149. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weary parents, take a much deserved break and listen in! Daystar founder and Raising Boys and Girls leader, Melissa Trevathan, wraps up season 4 with a message of hope for parents in the trenches. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Raising Boys and Girls HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. We've got some big changes coming for Season 5. We can't wait to share more with you next month!! Stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be encouraged to help your kids find and cultivate lifelong friendships as you listen in to this fun interview with David, Sissy, and her childhood friends.  Grab show notes HERE. Connect with David and Sissy HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting is hard. But we can do it with intentionality when we lean into God and His Word. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Kirsten and Ben Watson to talk about parenting with purpose. 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/adchoices

Do you wonder how to handle your kids' emotions? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Dr. Josh and Christi Straub to talk about emotional safety and parenting. Grab show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering what your kids need from you right now? Join Sissy and David as they talk with authors, speakers, and teenagers, Olivia and Alena Pitts about what kids want you to know but may be afraid to share. 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/adchoices

Do you worry about your kids and technology? Today we're talking with Titania Jordan and Matt McKee from Bark, a screentime and content manager. Grab show notes including links to all of the great research Titania and Matt talked about HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sissy and David are chatting with singer, songwriter, artist, and podcaster, Dave Barnes and his wife, Annie about the Enneagram, parenting, and community. Grab show notes to today's episode HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sissy and David are chatting with author, speaker, and mom, Shauna Niequist about her new book and how to be a lifelong learner in motherhood and life. 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/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with writer, speaker, and mom to four girls, Kari Kampakis on loving your kids and yourself well through the tough seasons of motherhood. 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/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with mom, educator, writer, and addiction expert, Jessica Lahey about how to prepare kids to guard themselves against addiction. Grab show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan as they chat with their very own parents about vintage values and what modern parents can learn from those who have gone before. Find episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE. Find out more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with entrepreneur and mom, Emily Ley, creator of the Simplified Planner, about motherhood, family life, and her new children's book. 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/adchoices

Join 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/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they share what kids need right now in this spring season after weathering two years in an uncertain world. 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/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with mom, media trauma therapist, Jenny Black about ways to cultivate a healthy relationship with technology. 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/adchoices

Want to know how to get your kids excited about God's Word? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with the moms behind She Reads Truth: Raechel Meyers and Amanda Williams. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Raising Boys and Girls HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering how to talk to your kids about sex in today's culture? Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with the moms behind Birds & Bees, Mary Flo Ridley and Megan Michelson. 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/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with singer, songwriter, and author, Sandra McCracken on parenting with perspective. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Case You Missed It! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with child and family therapist, Dr. Chinwé Williams on talking to kids about race. 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/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with Heather MacFadyen, author and host of the popular podcast, Don't Mom Alone. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Find out more about our partner, Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with podcast host and author, Annie F. Downs on being brave and having fun! Grab show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with Bible teacher, author, and friend, Kelly Minter about the importance of the Bible in the lives of kids and parents. Get episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they visit with author, blogger, and mom, Crystal Paine (aka The Money Saving Mom) about foster care, parenting, and youth mental health. Download episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy and David HERE. Learn more about Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Sophie Hudson and Melanie Shankle of the Big Boo Cast Podcast about raising kids with respect. Grab links, state, and quotes you want to remember in the episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share four important steps to teaching kids about respect. Get episode show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join 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/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share insight and ideas for how to teach kids responsibility. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Raising Boys and Girls HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with Jay and Katherine Wolf about facing hard things with hope and gratitude. Grab episode show notes HERE. Connect with Raising Boys and Girls HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join 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/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with mom, money-maven, and best-selling author, Rachel Cruze about how to raise money-conscious and grateful kids. Download episode show notes HERE. Connect with David and Sissy HERE. Connect with Minno HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join 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.com Connect with Minno at gominno.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they sit with pediatrician and best-selling author, Meg Meeker, MD to talk about what parents need most to raise kids in today's culture. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes HERE.  Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they offer insight and practical tools to help you understand and address emotions, anxiety, and depression in kids. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Sadie Robertson Huff on being a new mom and how to help our kids grow in God-confidence. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk about what parents and grownups can do (and not do) to help kids grow in confidence. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk about the hope and help kids need most right now as we get full-on into the school year. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes HERE. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with author and speaker, Arlene Pellicane offering help and hope for managing screentime and devices in your family. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/raising-boys-girls-podcast-s4-e3-arlene-pellicane-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they revisit the ever-present topic of technology with help and hope for managing screentime and devices in your family. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/raising-boy-girls-podcast-s4-e2-technology/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sissy 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.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons about family rhythm and parenting children with special needs. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-gabe-rebekah-lyons/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with the original RBG podcast host, author, and mom of two, Sarah Bragg on growing through motherhood. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-sarah-bragg-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with award-winning Christian artist, Michael W. Smith and his wife, Debbie on raising kids and grandkids by God's grace. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-debbie-michael-w-smith-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with single mom, Amy Fenton, along with her mom and daughter. Together they offer hope for single moms and lots of ideas for sharing Jesus across generations. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/podcast-hope-for-single-moms/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share what kids need most right now and how parents can intentionally meet those needs (and their own) this summer. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/podcast-what-kids-need-most-right-now/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with Grammy Award-winning artist, Amy Grant on why she opened her farm (and her heart) to kids and summer camp. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at www.gominno.com/parents/podcast-amy-grant-summer-camp Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you expert insight and encouragement to help you have an INTENTIONAL SUMMER! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share strategies for managing technology over the summer. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at www.gominno.com/parents/podcast-summer-technology Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with Jessica Turner, author, speaker, and creative mom of 3, on fun summer activity ideas. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at  https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-jessica-turner-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join 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.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they visit with author, speaker, and mom of 5 boys, Jeannie Cunnion. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-jeannie-cunnion-interview/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they chat with child and family therapist, Dr. Chinwé Williams on talking to kids about race. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/dr-chinwe-williams-talking-to-kids-about-race/ Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do 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.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations with parents in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with artist Matthew West and his wife, Emily, about being playful parents. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/parents/rbg-podcast-matthew-west-interview/  Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We 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-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel disconnected as a family? Every season of parenting brings obstacles to connection. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week on the Raising Boys & Girls podcast for a fun and hope-filled conversation with author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker and his wife, Heather, on being a connected 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-heather-carlos-whittaker-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's face it, life is busy! But connecting with our kids is one of our top priorities as parents. Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share ideas and encouragement for being a more connected 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-connected-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations with parents in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with singer/songwriters Jill and Andy Gullahorn about finding balance in parenting and family life. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-jill-andy-gullahorn-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With messages coming at us from every angle, it can be hard to find balance in parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share practical ways to find balance and ultimately be better guides for our kids. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-balanced-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've seen her on Survivor and heard her on The View. Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas as they chat with Elisabeth Hasselbeck on finding hope in parenting and life. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-elisabeth-hasselbeck-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With everything we have going on as parents, being hopeful is not something we typically focus on. Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share why it's so important to be a hopeful 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-hopeful-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with poet and artist, Morgan Harper Nichols about parenting, patience, and hopeful imagination. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-morgan-harper-nichols-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patience is something we all struggle with, especially in parenting! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical strategies, and Bible truths to help you be a more patient 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-patient-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with best-selling author and mom, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson about consistent practices that help in parenting. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-dr-tina-bryson-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why experts say consistency is the most important thing to master as a parent? And have you felt defeated because it's actually the hardest part of parenting? Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical strategies, and Bible truths to help you be a more consistent 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-consistent-parent Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start the year with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with author, pastor, and dad of four girls, Jonathan Pitts, about what it looks like to be an intentional 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-jonathan-pitts-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share grace-filled insights, practical ingredients, and Bible truths to help you be a more intentional parent.  Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we begin a new series on the Raising Boys & Girls podcast to help you start the new year with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they welcome you on a journey of intentional parenting. Find out the topics we'll be tackling together over the next few months as we dig into what it means to be more consistent, peaceful, and playful parents. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 with intention! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Minno CEO, Erick Goss, on how to navigate technology in your home and family. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-erick-goss-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you make 2021 your best year yet! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share ways to help you look toward the new year with focus and intention. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-new-year Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with author, speaker, and creator of Light 'Em Up Acts, Courtney DeFeo, on simple ways you can give as a family this Christmas. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-courtney-defeo-interview Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share ways to help you ward off the "mores" and embrace the season no matter how hard this year has been! Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-christmas Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share ways to help you ward off entitlement in your kids and create a spirit of gratitude within your family. Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-thanksgiving Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share helpful insight from their experience and evidence-based information about how to help kids navigate a global pandemic.  Grab links, stats, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at https://www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-kids-and-covid Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Raising Boys and Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan this week as they share the Daystar Counseling Ministries story. Hear how it all began over 30 years ago with a vision to help kids see just how special they are and encourage them to help each other shine. Grab links, verses, and quotes you want to remember in the show notes at www.gominno.com/blog/raising-boys-and-girls-podcast-daystar-story. Connect with Sissy, David, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Connect with Minno at podcast.gominno.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  You can browse more episodes of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast at https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/podcast or listen in your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1366344369. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices