Podcasts about raising worry free girls

From dentist visits to bedtime clinginess, today's conversation is all about helping kids face fear with confidence. Karen answers your questions about navigating anxiety, new experiences, and tough transitions. With practical ideas and plenty of encouragement, this episode will equip you to walk with your child through fear and toward courage.Episode Recap:2:05 - Emily is more than halfway through her pregnancy6:50 - How can I help my 3.5 year old face the dentist without a meltdown?10:12 - My outgoing, bubbly 5 year old becomes totally silent at school - what do I do? 12:00 - After an active shooter drill, my daughter is terrified to go to school16:00 - My child is overly attached to me, how can I help her gain independence? Scripture for Reflection: Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”Questions for Discussion:What does fear look like in your child's behavior—and how do you usually respond?What are some situations where you've helped your child face their fear with confidence?How can you point your child to God when they're anxious or afraid?Are there any bedtime or transition routines that could use a reset in your home?Resources:Register for Soar at Sea today: https://www.soaratsea.comGet Sissy Goff's book, Braver, Stronger, Smarter:  https://amzn.to/3SQWHvNPick up Raising Worry-Free Girls this week: https://amzn.to/4dBRXnFDownload the BOAW app to send us your questions! 

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. See David Thomas, Sissy Goff, and Arlene Pellicane live at the Parents Rising Conference on September 6, 2025 in San Diego. Tickets on sale now http://parentsrisingconference.com/ What would happen if your child could trade insecurity for bravery, and giving up for resilience? Counselors and bestselling authors David Thomas and Sissy Goff can help you raise confident, worry free kids. Drawing from their vast experience at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, David and Sissy know how to help kids and parents deal with anxiety and worry. They have written two new children's books, Lucy Learns to Be Brave and Owen Learns He Has What it Takes. On today's episode, you'll learn: 5:25 Your dog could be more than a pet! 7:45 How to tell if your child is flourishing 14:36 Modeling emotions to your child 20:50 Are we giving anxiety too much attention? 24:53 Reversing the negative effects of COVID in our teenagers 31:00 What to do if your child won't leave their room David Thomas is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. His books include Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys. He and Sissy host the popular Raising Boys and Girls podcast. Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar. Her books include Raising Worry-Free Girls and The Worry-Free Parent. Learn more about David Thomas and Sissy Goff and their new children's books, Lucy Learns to Be Brave and Owen Learns He Has What it Takes at Raising Boys and Girls https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/ Tickets on sale now! You're invited to see David, Sissy, and Arlene at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 https://parentsrisingconference.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Purchase the Storyteller's Bible HERE.

July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls Encore PresentationKids and parents are way more anxious than they were in the 90s. What is happening to make anxiety so contagious and common? Pull up a chair for an illuminating, truth-filled conversation with counselor Sissy Goff as she shares principles from her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. In this conversation, you'll learn: 3:30 The two things you need to hear right now as a parent 4:25 What's changed in counseling today versus the '90s 7:20 How does our anxiety rub off on our kids? 10:10 Which parenting style do you identify with? 14:30 Neuroplasticity - What happens if we keep reinforcing our worried brain? 18:00 I hear so much about parents who compare themselves to other parents on social media 19:10 Try this if you have a hard time falling asleep 21:30 Let go of the bottom 20% 24:00 My mom is more nurturing to me when I have panic attacks… 26:00 When parents have anxious thoughts, I want you to reframe this way 28:30 How to create more security at home with these two things Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. She speaks across the country and cohosts the popular Raising Boys and Girls with David Thomas. Sissy has authored several books such as Raising Worry Free Girls. Learn more about Sissy and her latest book, The Worry-Free Parent at raisingboysandgirls.com Follow Sissy on Instagram @sissygoff More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Statistics are showing an increase of worry and anxiety in children.  This will be a little different from our usual episode but the Bible has a lot to say about this so we thought we should address it.  We will differentiate between fear, worry, and and anxiety and give each emotion their own episode.  Today we discuss fear: Are there good fears? ie; fear of fire, or fear of the Lord Can fear lie to us? Why does God tell us not to be afraid? What promise does he give with it **If you would like to hear all of David and Goliath that episode is :#112 "There's no one like you." #307 "What if David had a Bad Attitude" is a shortened version with a different application. Resources we've used for this: "The Worry free Parent" & "Raising Worry Free Girls" by Sissy Goff.  To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse etc) for episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you also help support this podcast so THANK YOU! To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids and parents are way more anxious than they were in the 90s. What is happening to make anxiety so contagious and common? Pull up a chair for an illuminating, truth-filled conversation with counselor Sissy Goff as she shares principles from her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. In this conversation, you'll learn: 3:30 The two things you need to hear right now as a parent 4:25 What's changed in counseling today versus the '90s 7:20 How does our anxiety rub off on our kids? 10:10 Which parenting style do you identify with? 14:30 Neuroplasticity - What happens if we keep reinforcing our worried brain? 18:00 I hear so much about parents who compare themselves to other parents on social media 19:10 Try this if you have a hard time falling asleep 21:30 Let go of the bottom 20% 24:00 My mom is more nurturing to me when I have panic attacks… 26:00 When parents have anxious thoughts, I want you to reframe this way 28:30 How to create more security at home with these two things Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. She speaks across the country and cohosts the popular Raising Boys and Girls with David Thomas. Sissy has authored several books such as Raising Worry Free Girls. Learn more about Sissy and her latest book, The Worry-Free Parent at raisingboysandgirls.com Follow Sissy on Instagram @sissygoff You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego on March 2, 2024. Learn more here happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

THIS MONTH'S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God's Word for Your Child's Anxiety To kick off our conversation about anxious kids this month, I dug all the way back in the archives of the Million Praying Moms podcast to episode #21, where we interviewed author, podcaster, and counselor, Sissy Goff about her new book at that time called Raising Worry Free Girls. Since that time, Sissy has released several more books on this topic. I'm going to list them all in the show notes for you so you can get your hands on them... but as I tried to plan for this season, I just couldn't think of anyone else I'd rather have share with you on this topic, so I decided to clean up the older episode a bit and share it again today. For those of you who are new around here, the extra voice you'll hear is that of my previous ministry partner and cohost, Erin Mohring. In this episode, Sissy walks us through what she's learned from spending the last 30 years helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be, both as individuals and families. You won't want to miss this episode! *********** Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Child's Anxiety, by Becky Keife. Pray for God to work in your children's hearts to: Learn to recognize anxiety for what it is... Keep their eyes on Jesus... Find sure footing that withstands the storm... Know who they are in Christ... Let go of the need to control... And gain compassion, understanding, and the ability to find peace for your own heart. With biblical teaching on anxiety, and scripture-inspired prayers this digital prayer guide is perfect for the busy mom who needs God to move in the hearts of her kids. LINKS:  THIS MONTH'S PRAYER GUIDE: Praying God's Word for Your Child's Anxiety Counseling Referral Show Notes

Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Sissy Goff to have a conversation about how we can disciple our kids when they face worry or anxiety.Questions Covered in This Episode:Could you tell us a little about your family and your ministry?Is there a reason that this generation of kids and adults is dealing with so much pervasive anxiety?Could you give us a basic definition of worry or anxiety?What kinds of things are kids afraid of that are making them anxious?How do we help a kid to develop a sense of perspective that is more accurate and how is that going to help?How does what we as Christians believe about worry and anxiety play into how we parent an anxious child?Why do you think that is so hard for people to be free enough to laugh at their own mistakes?How are kids coping with stress and are there healthy ways to help them cope?What is the balance between letting my kid face some failures and providing a hurt-free environment when possible?How do we, as parents, navigate that the bottom line of worry is that our anxious kids care so much?How does a parent identify profound anxiety in a child or in themselves? Like, when would we know if it's the right time to go seek help for our child?For the parent who right now is overwhelmed, maybe they are anxious about their kids own anxiety, what encouragement or compassion do you have to offer them today?Are there any scriptures that have been especially precious to you as you've counseled people through anxiety?What are some ways that we can be praying for you?Guest Bio:Sissy Goff is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be, both as individuals and families. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events and the author of twelve books, including the bestselling Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter (for elementary aged girls) and her new release for teenage girls, Brave. Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications as well as her own podcast called Raising Boys and Girls.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:John 16:33, 1 John 3:18-20“Raising Worry-Free Girls” by Sissy Goff“The Worry Free Parent” by Sissy GoffAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.

Sissy Goff is a superhero to the mental health world, and she is a superhero to me. If you or anyone you love is dealing with anxiety, particularly kids and teens, please stop what you're doing and get a pen and paper because this one is a note-taker. And please know as you wrestle with the fall-out from anxiety, you are not alone, your kids are not alone, and there is so much hope. I am so grateful to have had the chance to learn from therapist, speaker, author, and just a wonderful human being, Sissy Goff. Sissy is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be, both as individuals and families. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events and the author of twelve books, including the bestselling Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter (for elementary aged girls) and her new release for teenage girls, Brave. Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications as well as her own podcast called Raising Boys and Girls.You can find more information and resources at raisingboysandgirls.com. Find her on Instagram and Facebook. Visit KimberlyStuart.com/podcast for more from this episode.

Do you have anxiety on speed dial? Have you ever felt like you're on a one-loop roller coaster of fear? Do the "what if's" have you trapped in the worry spin-cycle? We all experience anxiety. It can feel like we're on a one-loop rollercoaster with no way out. But there is a way out. So, today is for you if… If you know anxiety is holding you back from the life you're meant to live. If you desire a joy-filled life instead of a stress-free life. If you're ready to stop using anxiety as an excuse so you can stop hiding, show up fully yourself and fulfill your God-given purpose–courageously. I grew up in a culture of achievement, but we've flip-flopped. We are in a worry/fear-based culture. Even our kids are experiencing anxiety like never before. More people are on anxiety meds than ever before. It's become a normal part of life. When God said, "I know the plans I have for you," I don't think that anxiety was a part of that plan. I believe God wants us to experience life differently. Worry is like the what if… What if a spider comes after me in the middle of the night? Fear is when that issue is right there in your presence. That spider would be right there. This definition of anxiety comes from Sissy Goff, a therapist and author of Raising Worry-Free Girls. Anxiety is an overestimation of the problem and an underestimation of yourself. What are you anxious about that you're overestimating the problem and underestimating yourself? Not only is anxiety an underestimation of ourselves, but it's also an underestimation of our God and how capable He is of handling your problem. Ask these two questions to help jump off that anxiety rollercoaster: First, think about one thing you're anxious about. Now, ask yourself: 1. Do you have control to make a change in this situation? If you say no–give it to God. Then He gives you peace. Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. If you say yes, you have control or some control to make a change; ask yourself… 2. What would I do if I did know what to do? Just pretend for a second and answer that question. Then do that! Most of the time, we know what to do but are too afraid or underestimate ourselves. Go back to, there is more in you than you thought possible and that our God is so much bigger than our problem! So many times when we're on the spiral anxiety loop, we forget just how big our God is. Put that problem in perspective. Put yourself in perspective. Put your God in perspective. We serve a big God and can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us! You've got this, and Father's got you! Thanks a Bunch for listening! Until Next Time, Live Fearlessly Free! Resources: Courageous Club is a 12-month coaching membership where you can learn (and practice) to stop hiding, show up fully yourself and fulfill your God-given purpose. Check out all the details at Courageous.club. *Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff: https://amzn.to/3koWsdK

With anxiety at an all-time high in adults and kids alike, one of the biggest battles parents face right now is how to raise worry-free kids. But what does that actually look like in a world of 24/7 news, social media, and culture wars? This week on Unapologetic licensed professional counselor and bestselling author Sissy Goff is here to help lend her insight and practical advice to parents striving to combat anxiety in their kids with God's truth. Throughout their conversation, Julia and Sissy both share their expertise on the anxiety epidemic our kids are facing—outlining practical ways to tell if your child is anxious, the key differences between worry, anxiety, and fear, and how to raise worry-free girls. Anxious children are often the product of anxious parents, so Julia and Sissy challenge parents to first take a look at their own behaviors as the starting point for helping their kids get healthy. Julia wraps up their conversation by asking Sissy what parents should do about social media-—when to allow it, how to monitor your child's activity, and which platform worries Sissy the most. This is a relevant and truly applicable conversation you're not going to want to miss! Sissy's book, Raising Worry-Free Girls is out now! Connect with her on Instagram and check out her other resources at raisingboysandgirls.com.

1 in every 3 kids struggles with anxiety today – that's a sobering statistic to wrap your mind around. Thankfully, we have counselors like Sissy Goff, Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, who desire to help counsel and write books to help us navigate these challenging dynamics of parenting. Raising Boys & Girls Blog Raising Boys and Girls Podcast

The average age of onset anxiety for girls used to be eight. Today, with the added stress of social media, coupled with an increased emphasis on academic and athletic performance, the average age in which therapists are diagnosing anxiety in little girls is six. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Sissy Goff, author of Raising Worry-Free Girls, discuss how girls can experience intrusive thoughts and get stuck, like a single-loop roller coaster. Sissy notes that a father's affirmation of his daughter can provide relief and create connection. In addition, meditating on whatever is true, noble, and lovely, as Philippians 4:8 instructs us to do, is another way to combat the worry monster. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

The average age of onset anxiety for girls used to be eight. Today, with the added stress of social media, coupled with an increased emphasis on academic and athletic performance, the average age in which therapists are diagnosing anxiety in little girls is six. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Sissy Goff, author of Raising Worry-Free Girls, discuss how girls can experience intrusive thoughts and get stuck, like a single-loop roller coaster. Sissy notes that a father's affirmation of his daughter can provide relief and create connection. In addition, meditating on whatever is true, noble, and lovely, as Philippians 4:8 instructs us to do, is another way to combat the worry monster. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

Sissy Goff, counselor and author of Raising Worry-Free Girls, says anxiety always involves an overestimation of the problem and an underestimation of self. On today's edition of Family Talk, she warns parents not to rescue their daughter, which only serves to validate her anxiety. In essence, a parent might say, You're right, sweetheart, your concern is too big and you're too small. You can't do it. Instead, it's critical to tell her, You are capable. And I believe in you! That will build her confidence, empowering her to become more resilient and independent. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

Sissy Goff, counselor and author of Raising Worry-Free Girls, says anxiety always involves an overestimation of the problem and an underestimation of self. On today's edition of Family Talk, she warns parents not to rescue their daughter, which only serves to validate her anxiety. In essence, a parent might say, You're right, sweetheart, your concern is too big and you're too small. You can't do it. Instead, it's critical to tell her, You are capable. And I believe in you! That will build her confidence, empowering her to become more resilient and independent. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

The average age of onset anxiety for girls used to be eight. Today, with the added stress of social media and the pandemic, coupled with an increased emphasis on academic and athletic performance, the average age in which therapists are diagnosing anxiety in little girls is six. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Sissy Goff, author of Raising Worry-Free Girls, discuss how girls can experience intrusive thoughts and get stuck, like a single-loop roller coaster. Sissy notes that a father's affirmation of his daughter can provide relief and create connection. In addition, meditating on whatever is true, noble, and lovely, as Philippians 4:8 instructs us to do, is another way to combat the worry monster. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Sissy Goff, a counselor and author of Raising Worry-Free Girls, says anxiety always involves an overestimation of the problem, and an underestimation of self. On today's edition of Family Talk, she warns parents not to rescue their daughter, which only serves to validate her anxiety. In essence, a parent might say, You're right, sweetheart, your concern is too big and you're too small. You can't do it. Instead, it's critical to tell her, You are capable. And I believe in you! That will build her confidence, empowering her to become more resilient and independent. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Today I am SO excited to share with you my conversation with David Thomas. David is an author, a speaker, and a counselor at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. In this conversation, David shares such incredible wisdom, and insight based on his experience as a father of three, and twenty-five years of walking with and working with kids that have come in and out of his office. In all of his work, including the incredible Raising Boys and Girls podcast that he co-hosts with fellow Daystar counselors Sissy Goff and Melissa Trevathan, and his books Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys : A Practical Guide to Understanding the Way, The Mind, The Heart of a Boy and his latest book Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on for Life David shares his passion for boys to be seen for who they truly are from the inside out. These resources are also dedicated to equipping parents and other adults who have young kids in their lives to be able to practically connect with these young hearts and help navigate what they're experiencing as they grow. He shares with us some of those insights and a flyover of the five stages of development we see through a boys life from birth until fully developed maturity in their early-mid twenties, and how we as the adults in their lives can meet them where they are all along the way as well as what challenges they may be facing as they grow.  If navigating raising kids wasn't already a challenge, because it has always been a sanctifying experience,  statistics that David and his partners at Daystar have found show that we are experiencing an epidemic of anxiety in children. So David is passionate about helping us adults think through how can we pivot and be proactive in the emotional lives of kids instead of reactive when we start to really see some signs that something is going on. David says “All behavior is communication,” so with that in mind he tries to peel back the layers and look underneath the behaviors to get to the heart of what's really going on, and also taking into account the hard wiring of how boys in particular process emotion and anxiety in their bodies.  Also, please know this episode isn't just for parents of boys, it has such helpful info for all kids of multiple ages, and its also not just for parents! There's such good stuff here, and I cannot wait for you to hear it.  No matter where you are in this journey, don't forget that you matter, and your story matters, and the Lord will complete the work He has begun in you, and in the lives of the kids you love.  Episode Sponsor: Tony Crabtree of Crabtree Homes with Exit Realty Home buyer guide: http://bit.ly/buyersguidecrabtreehomes Seller guide: http://bit.ly/sellerguidecrabtreehomes Facebook Instagram Website YouTube Connecting with David and Daystar Counseling:  Daystar Counseling in Nashville (This is how you can reach out for a consult with David) Facebook Instagram Raising Boys and Girls Podcast  Website  References: -Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys : A Practical Guide to Understanding the Way, The Mind, The Heart of a Boy -Sissy Goff  -Young Life -Stephen James (co-author of Wild Things) -Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on for Life Are My Kids On Track? -Raising Worry-Free Girls  -David and Sissy working through the stages of development on the Raising Boys & Girls Podcast began with this episode, and then the following 8 podcasts are dedicated to each stage of development for boys AND girls.  -Feelings Chart -Strong & Smart Workbook -Phil Herndon and Sage Hill Counseling (Phil was on the podcast in episode 50 ) -”The Heart of the Matter” by Don Henley  -Sissy's workbook Braver, Stronger, Smarter Scripture Reference:  Philippians 1:6- He will complete the work He began in you. ---- JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY!!!! I would be honored to have your support to keep the Simply Stories Podcast going! You can sign up for as little as $3 a month and each tier offers gifts that I hope will bless you in return.  Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast:Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life)FacebookTwitterBlog  *Intro and Outro music is from audionautix.com  

In this conversation I got to speak with one of my parenting heroes and an expert on girl's development needs, Sissy Goff. Out of the 29 years experience she has invested in working with girls, she shares some incredible wisdom and encouragement. How important a role do fathers play in the lives of their daughters? What do daughters need most from us? What questions do daughters carry with them wherever they go, and what gifts does God give uniquely to fathers who have the courage to press in and love well? What common mistakes do fathers make when fathering their daughters into and then through their teenage years? And given that most girls suffer silently under the crushing weight of anxiety, how can we recognize this anxiety and offer our strength in a helpful way? We also addressed the 4 developmental stages girls must go through to become women. • Stage 1 – Discovery Years, birth - 5 • Stage 2 - Adventurous, 6-10 • Stage 3 – Narcissistic Years, 11-14 • Stage 4 – Autonomous Years, 15-19 We talk about these things and much more. Listen, enjoy and be encouraged that you are God-picked to be your daughter's father for a reason and with God's assistance you have everything you need to succeed. :) ABOUT Sissy Goff, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, spends most of her days talking with girls and their families, with the help of her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. She has worked as the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee since 1993, with a Master's degree from Vanderbilt University. Sissy speaks to parents and children's ministers across the country, and is the author of twelve books, including the bestselling “Raising Worry-Free Girls”, “Braver, Stronger Smarter” (for elementary school girls) and her newest book for teenage girls, “Brave”. See her full collection at the link below). Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications, including their own podcast called “Raising Boys and Girls”. See Sissy's Amazon Bibliography: https://www.amazon.com/Sissy-Goff/e/B... Daystar Counseling Ministries: https://www.daystarcounseling.com/ Raising Boys and Girls website: https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/ Raising Boys and Girls podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Hi friends! I'm so excited to be back with you for season THREE of the podcast! I cannot believe we are 2 years and 3 seasons in, but man the Lord is wild, isn't He? To  start off this season, we have the absolutely wonderful and wildly talented Randall Goodgame. Mr. Randall is a little bit of a celebrity around my house because of how much my children love his music and his show, “Slugs and Bugs”. If you've never heard of it, the show itself is a lot like a Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood type environment where Mr. Randall and his real life friends and family, Andrew Peterson, Dr. Russell Moore, Scott Hamilton, Ellie Holcomb, Sissy Goff, Dorena Williamson and many, many more visit him and his puppet friends, the slugs and bugs at their workshop where they learn life lessons, talk about the mysteries of the Gospel, and how God can make Himself known in any of it as we all grow up together. The songs they share on the show and from the albums are saturated in God's Word which makes scripture memorization so accessible even for the youngest of children, as well as ways to help talk about hard and big topics happening in the world, mixed in with a whole lot of silliness too.     In our conversation today, we get to hear about how Randall's struggle to engage conversations about the Gospel with his own children birthed in him a pursuit to use humor, story and song to engage them, and ultimately engage His own heart about these important things because it's worth the work. This conversation isn't just for parents or people with kids in their lives, we talk about how people who do not have kids in their lives can still impact those around them, and encourage ALL of us to press into the truth of Christ as we navigate hard things.    When I was praying and thinking about how to start this season off, it just kept coming to me how important it was to engage the future of the Kingdom of God. I feel like there are so many of us that feel like we have to just get through the young years of kids, whether in passing in other environments or in our own homes, and then when they're older we can attempt to navigate big things with them. But the truth is, our kids haven't been hidden from big things. Life happens to them, just like it does to us. This pandemic has happened to them, as it's happening to us. Not to mention, how we engage our own hearts, pours out onto those we encounter and so it just felt so important to me, especially for the many kids that are getting ready to go back to school, to talk about these things, and present people and ideas to our simply stories family so that we might feel more equipped to press in where it feels awkward or hard. When we can break that down to a child's level, you might be surprised how much that impacts how you interact with adults as well.   Jesus said to come to Him with faith like a child. Whether there are children in your life or not, you are HIS child. For those who have said yes to Jesus, you are a son or a daughter of the Most High God. You are perfectly and wonderfully made to display His creativity, and His love to the world. No matter where you've been, or what you're going through now, that gift to you cannot be taken away. What might it be like to ask your heart how to approach the Lord, let alone your neighbors like a child? I think that's probably going to provide a unique answer for everyone, but I think it's an interesting question to contemplate. You have a good Father who loves to engage with you. Even if it feels like there is nothing delightful in your life, He wants to hear about it. Maybe start right there. It matters to Him because your story matters to Him. You matter.   References: “Catapultanaugahikawallawallarickitikianapoodloodlakastanvilletown” song “Fruits of the Spirit” - Slugs and Bugs Right Now Media  Andrew Peterson Slugs and Bugs Lullabies album VeggieTales One of their songs from VT Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Mr. Andrew with the Christmas songs we like is his “Behold the Lamb of God” album “Operation No More Tears” - Sally Lloyd Jones “Tell it to Jesus”- Slugs and Bugs Sissy Goff on “Slugs and Bugs” about technology is called “Modern Kid” I was only able to find it on Amazon Prime! Sissy Goff's books Raising Worry Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter Dorena Williamson's episode of “Slugs and Bugs” Dorena's 2 episodes with us, Part 1 and Part 2  Dorena's books: Colorfull, Thoughtfull, and Gracefull “Under Where” from “Slugs and Bugs” “Ninja”- from “Slugs and Bugs” “Sweet Baby Boy” from “Slugs and Bugs” “Bring Me A Heifer”- from “Sing the Bible Volume 4” from Slugs and Bugs The WingFeather Saga by Andrew Peterson “Bears Have No Cares” - Slugs and Bugs “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” - Mary Poppins  DC Superhero Girls Dragon Girl : The Secret Valley Dragon Kingdom of Wrenley Dog Man Series Phoebe and The Unicorn Series Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea Series Cat Kid Comic Club Series “Star Wars” (mostly “Jedi Academy” comics at our house currently)  “Pangolins” - Slugs and Bugs “Under Where” live with Mr. Randall and someone who is not Andrew Peterson but we thought he was live on a church tour :)   Scripture References: Galatians 5:22-23-Fruits of the Spirit 2 Chronicles 20:12- We don't know what to do, but our eyes on You He wants to help us be like Him (a list of verses!)  1 Thessalonians 5:10- He came so that we could live life with Him Scripture tells us how we are to be to each other (a list of verses!) Psalm 139:14- We are uniquely and wonderfully made Ephesians 4- We are called to live in unity Galatians 6:2- We are called to bear one another's burdens Matthew 16:24-26- Pick up a cross and follow Him Micah 6:8- Walk humbly  Matthew 20:16- The first shall be last Philippians 2:3-Value others above yourselves John 10:10 / John 14:6- The Gospel is the way to life Matthew 18:3/Matthew 19:14 /Mark 10:13-16/ Luke 18:17/ Romans 8:16-18, Galatians 4:6-10, 1 John 3:1- Children are the picture of how the Lord sees us (this is a whole other thought to flesh out some time. So much of the Old Testament uses this verbiage about being God's children, His sheep, His prized possession like a Father. Here's an article where TGC discusses God the Father a bit)  Philippians 1:6- The Lord isn't finished with any of us 1 Corinthians 6:12- I am free to do anything, but I must not become a slave to anything Hebrews 12:1-3- Removing stumbling blocks Psalm 139:23-Search me and know me  Psalm 16:6- The boundary lines fall for me in pleasant places John 2:1-11- Water into wine Genesis 15:9- The story of bring me a heifer and Abram's promise Zephaniah 3:17   Connecting with Randall: Slugs and Bugs Watch Slugs and Bugs Season 1 and/or Season 2 on Amazon Prime  Instagram Facebook YouTube Spotify

With all the messages from the media thrown at girls these days, it's no wonder that worry and anxiety in adolescent girls is on the rise. When you combine social media running the next teen's “highlight reel” with pressure to achieve more in school due to standardized testing or parental pressure, it's a recipe for increased feelings of being overwhelmed and thoughts of suicide. All these things (and more) have put pressure on teens, especially young girls, that previous generations never had to deal with. So, as a parent, what can you do to help your daughter deal with all these things in a healthy way? Listen to this episode, and you'll be in a much better place to deal with those things! Dr. Meeker sits down for a great conversation with Sissy Goff, Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN. She's also a sought after speaker and author of 12 books including Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter. Their conversation could have stretched on for hours because there's so much to cover when dealing with these issues. Give this episode a listen, and get ready to help your daughters cope with pressures from every angle! Also, do you have a question for Dr. Meeker? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to future episodes to see if your question is answered in an “Ask Dr. Meg” feature episode!   WELCOME Dr. Meeker opens today's episode by introducing her guest, Sissy Goff, Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN, speaker and bestselling author. She also teases her points to ponder that you can start using right away. Also, don't forget to check out Dr. Meeker's free webinar, When No Stops Working that you can find at meekerparenting.com!   A CONVERSATION WITH SISSY GOFF (PART 1) Dr. Meeker talks with Sissy Goff, Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN, speaker and bestselling author. They have a great conversation about how parents can help their daughters deal with worry and anxiety in a healthy way.   BREAK   A CONVERSATION WITH SISSY GOFF (PART 2) Dr. Meeker talks with Sissy Goff, Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN, speaker and bestselling author. They have a great conversation about how parents can help their daughters deal with worry and anxiety in a healthy way.     POINTS TO PONDER Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder to help you on your way to supporting daughters dealing with worry and anxiety!   PARENT PEP RALLY   FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for listening to Episode 138, Raising Worry-Free Girls, and for helping Dr. Meg's parenting revolution reach over SIX MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!   Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD   Have a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com and she could answer your question during the show or you can let us know what you'd like to hear about in a future episode!   Dr. Meg's parenting resources and tools are available at MeekerParenting.com/resources. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sissy Goff, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be, both as individuals and families. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events and the author of twelve books, including the bestselling Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter (for elementary aged girls) and her new release for teenage girls, Brave. Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications as well as her own podcast called Raising Boys and Girls. You can find more information and resources at raisingboysandgirls.com and follow Sissy on Instagram at @sissygoff.

Need effective tools to help your kids overcome worry and anxiety and build strong emotional health? Sissy Goff and David Thomas are back with Season 5 of 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.

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.LINKSRaising 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 BarkS5, E17: Madeline Levine, PhDWin a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey!

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.LINKSMisty the Cloud: A Very Stormy DayMisty the Cloud: Friends Through Rain or ShinePreorder Misty the Cloud: Fun Is in the AirWin a signed copy of Raising Worry Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by completing our Podcast Listener Survey at raisingboysandgirls.com/survey!

Anne and Nate Morrow talk with Sissy and David about parenting twins, adoption, school community, teachers, football, and taco rings.LINKSTaco Ring RecipeA 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!

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 ThomasStrong and Smart: A Boy's Guide to Building Healthy Emotions by David ThomasRaising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy GoffA 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!

I'm so honored to have Sissy Goff back in the studio to discuss her new book, The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too. When Sissy was here a couple years ago for her book Raising Worry Free Girls, the response was phenomenal, and to this day, I still hear from so many parents who were deeply impacted by that book!A counselor for over 30 years who helps families through her counseling practice, Sissy joins me today to discuss her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. I highly recommend this book if you have ever struggled with feeling like you aren't doing enough as a parent or stressing over the present and the future for your kids.In this episode, Sissy shares how so many kids today are dealing with anxiety that actually stems from their parents' own anxiety. She gives practical tools parents can implement immediately to help them feel less uptight, scared, or stressed about how they might be messing up their kids or missing the mark as a parent.I especially appreciated how honest she was about how trying to bubble wrap and protect our kids from struggle is actually a way we end up hurting our kids and making life harder for them in the long run.She shares how anxiety in both parents and kids can stem from intrusive thoughts becoming stuck in a “loop rollercoaster” in our minds. In our conversation, I ask her to walk us through calming techniques to help shift us out of that loop. We talk about what it looks like to get to the root of where our worry and fear is coming from and what to do about it.This is another powerful episode that you don't want to miss!In This Episode[00:35] – Sissy Goff returns to the podcast today![4:04] – A suggestion from Sissy's editor prompted her to write two books.[8:55] – It's normal for parents to worry, but anxiety is when intrusive thoughts become stuck and take control.[13:49] – Parents should realize that many times their anxiety stems from wanting the best for their kids.[15:04] – What it looks like to practice deep breathing and grounding techniques.[18:22] – My anxiety stemmed from caring too much about what others thought of my parenting.[19:50] – Sissy feels that mothers are too hard on themselves nowadays.[22:42] – The five different types of parenting.[25:49] – Letting your kids experience discomfort helps build character and resilience in them.[28:30] – How releasing my need for control to God helps alleviate my anxiety.Links & ResourcesCrystal PaineThe Crystal Paine Show – 100. Raising Worry-Free Girls (with Sissy Goff)Raising Boys & Girls PodcastThe Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too by Sissy GoffRaising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy GoffBraver, Stronger, Smarter: A Girl's Guide to Overcoming Worry & Anxiety by Sissy GoffLove-Centered Parenting: The No-Fail Guide to Launching Your Kids by Crystal Paine10 Days to Be a Happier MomSign up for the Hot Deals Email ListMoneySavingMom.comMy Instagram account (I'd love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I'm pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.comOur Sponsors:* Check out BiOptimizers and use my code CRYSTAL for a great deal: https://bioptimizers.com/* Check out BiOptimizers: https://bioptimizers.com/* Check out ByHeart and use my code CRYSTAL for a great deal: https://byheart.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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.

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.

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.

Need effective tools to help your kids overcome worry and anxiety and build strong emotional health? Sissy Goff and David Thomas are back with Season 5 of 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.