Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 148: Helping Siblings Become Friends and More Parenting Wisdom Nov 28, 2023

Show notes

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!

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Episode 147: Creating Contentment in Kids with Rachel Cruze Nov 21, 2023

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Episode 146: How to Support our Kids' Academic Life, Part 2 Nov 16, 2023

Show notes

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

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Episode 145: How to Support our Kids' Academic Life, Part 1 Nov 14, 2023

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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

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Episode 144: The Elementary Years - Stage 2—What They Need Nov 07, 2023

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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!

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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.

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If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.

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A special thank you to our sponsors:

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Episode 143: Rhythms of Family and Friendship with Lauren and Justin Whitmel Earley Nov 02, 2023

Show notes

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.

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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.

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Episode 142: The Elementary Years: Stage 2 - Who They Are Oct 31, 2023

Show notes

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.

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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.

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If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.

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A special thank you to our sponsors:

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Episode 141: Kids, Sports, and Finding Balance with Andrew & Shawn East Oct 26, 2023

Show notes

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

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Find us on YouTube!

Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.

Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.

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Episode 140: Self-Regulation in Littles (and a Fun Conversation with Sissy's Sister and Her Husband) Oct 24, 2023

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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!

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Find us on YouTube!

Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.

Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.

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Episode 139: The Seasons of Parenting and Your Favorite Chicken with Sarah Molitor Oct 19, 2023

Show notes

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.

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Find us on YouTube!

Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.

Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.

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