Raising Boys & Girls - Sissy Goff, David Thomas, Melissa Trevathan

Intentional Conversations: Emily and Matthew West Apr 13, 2021

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.

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How to Be a More Playful Parent Apr 06, 2021

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.

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Heather and Carlos Whittaker Interview Mar 30, 2021

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

How to Be a More Connected Parent Mar 23, 2021

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.

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Intentional Conversations: Jill and Andy Gullahorn Mar 16, 2021

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

How to Be a More Balanced Parent Mar 09, 2021

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.

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Intentional Conversations: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Mar 02, 2021

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.

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How to Be a More Hopeful Parent Feb 23, 2021

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.

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Intentional Conversations: Morgan Harper Nichols Feb 16, 2021

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 poet and artist, Morgan Harper Nichols about parenting, patience, and hopeful imagination.

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How to Be a More Patient Parent Feb 09, 2021

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.

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Intentional Conversations: Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Feb 02, 2021

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 best-selling author and mom, Dr. Tina Payne Bryson about consistent practices that help in parenting.

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How to Be a More Consistent Parent Jan 26, 2021

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.

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Intentional Conversations: Jonathan Pitts Jan 19, 2021

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 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

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How to Be a More Intentional Parent Jan 12, 2021

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.

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Welcome to Intentional Parenting Jan 07, 2021

Season 3 of the Raising Boys & Girls podcast is here to help you start 2021 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.

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Intentional Conversations: Erick Goss Jan 05, 2021

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.

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2020: New Year Dec 29, 2020

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.

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Intentional Conversations: Courtney DeFeo Dec 15, 2020

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! 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.

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2020: Christmas Dec 08, 2020

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! 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!

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2020: Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2020

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! 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

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2020: Kids and Covid Nov 17, 2020

The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is back with bonus episodes to help you finish 2020 strong! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they share helpful insight from their experience and evidence-based information about the effect of Covid-19 on 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-kids-and-covid

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2020: The Daystar Story Nov 10, 2020

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.

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BONUS: Raising Worry-Free Girls Launch Party Part 2 Oct 21, 2019

We loved celebrating Sissy's latest books, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guide to Overcoming Worry, back in September at her launch party. Mothers and daughters descended up Sissy's sister's store to celebrate. We recorded some interviews during the party. In this episode, you will hear from some of Sissy's friends: Sarah Bragg, The Nashville Mom, Courtney DeFeo, Jeannie Cunnion, Elisabeth Hasslebeck, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan.

Be sure to listen to Bonus Episode Part 1 for more interviews from the party.

BONUS: Sissy Goff on Surviving Sarah | Raising Worry-Free Girls Oct 21, 2019

We hope you enjoy this bonus episode from Sarah Bragg, our host, podcast called Surviving Sarah where she interviews Sissy Goff about her well anticipated books Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World and Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guide to Overcoming Worry and Anxiety. We talk about the difference between anxiety and worry; why anxiety has risen dramatically over the years; what kids are worrying about at different developmental stages; and practical ways to help our girls manage these anxieties.

If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to search for Surviving Sarah and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.

BONUS: Raising Worry-Free Girls Launch Party Part 1 Oct 21, 2019

We loved celebrating Sissy's latest books, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guide to Overcoming Worry, back in September at her launch party in Nashville. Mothers and daughters descended up Sissy's sister's store to celebrate. Sarah Bragg recorded some interviews during the party. In this episode, you will hear from some moms and daughters about what they worry about and what helps them when they do. This is a great episode to listen to with you kid.

Be sure to listen to Bonus Episode Part 2 for more interviews from the party.

Episode 10 | The Parent Perspective Jun 24, 2019

Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about who parents are and what they need throughout their kids' development. Download FREE discussion questions here.

Episode 9 | What They Need at Stage 4 of Development Jun 17, 2019

Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about what boys and girls need at the fourth stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.

Episode 8 | Who They Are at Stage 4 of Development Jun 10, 2019

Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about who boys and girls at the fourth stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.

Episode 7 | What They Need at Stage 3 of Development Jun 03, 2019

Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about what boys and girls need at the third stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.

Episode 6 | Who They Are at Stage 3 of Development May 27, 2019

Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about who boys and girls at the third stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.

Episode 5 | What They Need at Stage 2 of Development May 20, 2019

Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about what boys and girls need at the second stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.

Episode 4 | Who They Are at Stage 2 of Development May 13, 2019

Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about who boys and girls at the second stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.

Episode 3 | What They Need at Stage 1 of Development May 06, 2019

Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about what boys and girls need at the first stage of development. Download FREE discussion questions here.

Episode 2 | Who They Are at Stage 1 of Development Apr 29, 2019

Join Sarah Bragg as she curates a conversation with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan about who boys and girls at the first stage of development.

Download FREE discussion questions here.

Episode 1 | Stages of Development Introduction Apr 22, 2019

Welcome to Season Two of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast (formerly known as the Are My Kids on Track podcast) with authors and counselors Sissy Goff, David Thomas and Melissa Trevathan hosted by Sarah Bragg.

Just like with season one (Are My Kids on Track), there will be small group questions available for you to download so that you can process what we said either one your own, with your partner or with a small group.

We want to begin season two with an introduction. In this episode, you will get to know the voices here in case you haven’t listened to season one and why the conversation about who gets are and what they need at each developmental stage matters.

Are My Kids on Track | Spiritual Milestone Meaning Jun 22, 2018

In this episode we talk about the idea of meaning or purpose, what you can do to help them discover their purpose, what you can do in your daily life to bring purpose to your kids and how to help your kids take ownership of their faith. This episode is a companion to chapter 12 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Spiritual Milestone Mercy Jun 15, 2018

In this episode we talk about the middle school years, how important it is to come alongside them to help them discover answers to their questions, ways to help them extend mercy to others and the important of having another trusted adult speaking into the life of your kid. This episode is a companion to chapter 11 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Spiritual Milestone Identity Jun 08, 2018

In this episode we talk about the elementary years as they build their identity, what that identity is, how to remove shame from our language and how to help our kids discover their identity. This episode is a companion to chapter 10 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Spiritual Milestone Foundation Jun 01, 2018

In this episode we talk about building a spiritual foundation, why it’s important to start with concrete ideas, conformity versus character development and how to create a safe place for your kids to build a spiritual foundation. This episode is a companion to chapter 9 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Social Milestone Boundaries May 25, 2018

In this episode we talk about how different our approach to boundaries are with boys and girls, why boundaries are important, contracts, enforceable consequences, stumbling blocks to boundaries and building blocks to creating boundaries. This episode is a companion to chapter 8 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Social Milestone Ownership May 18, 2018

In this episode we talk about how to help your kids take ownership for their actions, what forgiveness looks like, the stumbling blocks to taking ownership and ways to prompt your kids to take ownership. This episode is a companion to chapter 7 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Social Milestone Reciprocity May 11, 2018

In this episode we talk about what reciprocity means, how this milestone is important in how we view the opposite sex, the stumbling blocks in this and how we can prompt our kids to have a better sense of reciprocity. This episode is a companion to chapter 6 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Social Milestone Awareness May 04, 2018

In this episode we talk about why awareness is the foundation of the social milestones, how emotional milestones are connected to the social milestones, how ADHD and anxiety play in this, the stumbling blocks to awareness and how you can build more awareness in your kid.This episode is a companion to chapter 5 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Emotional Milestone Resourcefulness Apr 27, 2018

In this episode we talk about why resourcefulness is missing, the stumbling blocks for this milestone, and ways to prompt resourcefulness in kids.This episode is a companion to chapter 4 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Emotional Milestone Empathy Apr 20, 2018

In this episode we talk about what empathy looks like, why it’s lacking, the stumbling blocks for empathy along with a close up look at narcissism and how to build more empathy in your kid.This episode is a companion to chapter 3 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Emotional Milestone Perspective Apr 13, 2018

In this episode we talk about the stumbling blocks to having perspective, what to do with kids who have strong reactions, the building blocks for perspective and tools to help parents help kids have perspective. This episode is a companion to chapter 2 of the Are My Kids on Track book. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

Are My Kids on Track | Emotional Milestone Vocabulary Apr 06, 2018

In this episode we talk about what we mean by emotional vocabulary, why it's important to start there, and the stumbling blocks and building blocks for this milestone. This episode follows chapter 1 from Are My Kids on Track. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or on iTunes here

Are My Kids on Track | Introduction to the Milestones Mar 30, 2018

In this episode, we introduce season one where we talk about the book Are My Kids on Track. We will refer to this season of content as AMKOT (Are My Kids on Track). We talk about why the conversation about emotional, social and spiritual milestones are so important, words of caution as you move forward in this podcast and how to move from fear to hope. Be sure to download the free supplemental small group questions here. Connect with Sissy, David and Melissa @raisingboysandgirls Connect with Sarah @sarahwbragg or her podcast here

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