We recently made a new friend “across the pond” who happens to be a part of our amazing podcast network family at the That Sounds Fun Network ! Greer Jones is a mom of and the host of a podcast called The Unfinished Idea , where she talks about the joys and challenges of being neurodivergent or raising a child who is. Raising Neurodivergent Kids Playlist . . . . . Preorder Owen and Lucy today! Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Our Place is having their biggest sale of season right now! Save up to 30% off sitewide now through May 12th. Head to fromourplace.com/RBG to see why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. With a 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping, and free returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. Needed: Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code RBG for 20% off your first order. Geviti: Use code RBG for 20% off your first three months of membership. Just visit GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

You all—have we got a TREAT for you! Not only do we have the wise and beloved Melissa Trevathan back, but we are thrilled to introduce you to another therapist and dear friend at Daystar . Don Logan is one of the most discerning, deeply devoted and dear human beings that we know. He helps kids and families (and Daystar staff) every single day discover more of the hope of Christ. And we have a feeling he will you, too! And, in this episode, he and Melissa together not only talk about how to give the teenagers we love an opportunity to experience purpose, but also share a very sweet story of how they met and how God (and Melissa) brought Don to Daystar! Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify Playlist . . . . . Preorder Owen and Lucy today! Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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. KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. Geviti: Use code RBG for 20% off your first three months of membership. Just visit GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

This past year, we have had the joy of getting to know the wise and wonderful Jodie Berndt ! So many of you have read Praying the Scriptures for Your Children (of all ages) and are now watching her new show, Mom Life Unscripted ! If you haven’t, you’re sure going to want to by the end of this episode! We got to talk with Jodie about praying for kids (and grandkids) and helping them fall in love with Scripture at each stage of life. This is going to be one you’re going to want to take a LOT of notes! "Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name." Malachi 3:16 . . . . . Preorder Owen and Lucy today! Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Function: Function currently has a waitlist, but they are offering my audience the chance to skip it! Head to functionhealth.com/RBG or enter code RBG when signing up to skip the waitlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

We are so excited to have Cleere Cherry Reaves on the show today as she shares all of the amazing, truth and grace-filled things she’s putting out into the world! We loved talking with her about what it looks like to parent through the frustration of life not being what you thought it would…and maybe you’re kids, too! We have a feeling you’re going to laugh (and maybe cry) and love this episode just as much as we did! Cleerely Stated . . . . . Preorder Owen and Lucy today! Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Shop the best selection of home improvement online. Get renovating with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Geviti: Use code RBG for 20% off your first three months of membership. Just visit GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

We had the privilege of speaking recently with the delight that is Trillia Newbell . Trillia is an author, a speaker, and editor and a mom of two amazing kids. Trillia’s books include Creative God, Colorful Us , a Bible Study on Hebrews 11, God’s Very Good Idea and more. Her newest release for grown-ups is a cookbook called Celebrating Around the Table and her newest book for kids is called 52 Weeks in the Word: Student Edition . You’re going to want to buy both of these and more! In this episode, Trillia talks about the power of the table and what it looks like to be a family of repentance. We have a feeling you’re going to love this episode and find Trillia just as delightful—and wise—as we do! If you enjoyed this episode check out our Teaching Kids About Race playlist over on Spotify! . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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. Our Place: Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Geviti: Use code RBG for 20% off your first three months of membership. Just visit GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Did you know that nearly 70% of youth who grow up in the church don’t return after high school? Well, we certainly want to change those numbers…as does our friend Cameron Cole ! Cameron is a father, author, and the founding chairman of Rooted Ministry , a ministry we believe in wholeheartedly. In this episode, Cameron talks about helping kids build faith that lasts. If you have kids of any age, this conversation with our friend Cameron is a must-listen! Rooted Parent Podcast Heavenward: How Eternity Can Change Your Life on Earth The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School Gospel Catechisms for Young Children and Teenagers Baby's Hug-a-Bible: A Soft and Cuddly First Introduction to Favorite Bible Stories . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! 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: Function currently has a waitlist, but they are offering my audience the chance to skip it! Head to functionhealth.com/RBG or enter code RBG when signing up to skip the waitlist! 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. KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

April is Autism Awareness month. As you may know, one in 36 children have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Talking about not only how to understand but how we can help these amazing kids has never been more important. In this episode, we’ve got a wise parent in the trenches, who also happens to be Sissy’s step-sister helping us learn more about what we can do to support the kids and families in our lives who are living with this diagnosis. We also have a podcast playlist on our website on Raising Neurodivergent Kids, on the resource tab, for more help from other parents and professionals. Aspergers Experts Raising Neurodivergent Kids Playlist . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff & Special Guests! 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: Geviti: Use code RBG FOR 20% off your first three months of membership. Just visit GoGeviti.com to learn more about how you can start optimizing your health without leaving home today. Location based restrictions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

How many of you have middle schoolers? We are so excited to be moving into the milestone of Mercy, in our Are My Kids on Track series. And this week, our favorite Bible teacher for middle schoolers—or any schoolers—is back, Melissa! In this episode, she talks about how we bring the Gospel to middle schoolers (or kids of any age, really), right where they are. This is one you’re not going to want to miss! Thy Mercy, My God by Sandra McCracken Ep 62: The Power of Vintage Values with the Daystar Parents Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify Playlist . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff & Special Guests! 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: Wayfair: Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

How many of you are already subscribed to Go Minno for kids? If you’re not—or are—or have anything to do with kids—stop right now and listen to this episode with our dear and wise friend, Jess Wolstenholm! In this episode, Jess discusses the ages and stages of spiritual development—with such grace and practical insight! This is one you’re not going to want to miss—whatever age and stage your kids are in today. AND, you’re also going to want to head over to gominno.com to sign your kids up for their platform for all things Christian media for kids. We all know our kids need good, healthy and hopeful content that points them toward Christ—and we grown-ups need media sources we can trust! We obviously trust Go Minno and Jess both immensely and are so honored for you to hear more about and from them today! Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids Minno Easter Special The Dead Sea Squirrels on Go Minno The Dead Sea Squirrels Book Series Little Steps, Big Faith If you enjoyed this episode go check out these! Ep 60: Cultivating a Lifelong Faith in Kids Ep 143: Rhythms of Family and Friendship with Lauren and Justin Whitmel Earley Ep 248: Milestone Nine - Foundation with Melissa Trevathan . . . . . Grab your tickets today for the Raising Capable Kids Conference with David Thomas, Sissy Goff & Special Guests! 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: Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. 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…

It is always a happy day when we get to sit down with our dear friend, Elisabeth Hasselbeck . On today’s podcast, we’re talking about her newest children’s book, God’s Masterpiece and helping kids discover their God-given identity (plus some inside scoop on parenting teens!). Go buy all of the kids in your life a copy of God’s Masterpiece TODAY! It’s the sweetest and so filled with grace and truth, just like Elisabeth! If you enjoyed this episode go check these out! Ep 16: Parenting with Faith, Hope, and Survivor Skills with Elisabeth Hasselbeck Ep 106: Raising Kids Who Turn Into Great Grown-Ups . . . . . 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. Function: Function currently has a waitlist, but they are offering my audience the chance to skip it! Head to functionhealth.com/RBG or enter code RBG when signing up to skip the waitlist! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Have you seen or listened to Slugs and Bugs ? We are BIG fans. Sissy’s nephew, Henry, made us listen to Tractor, Tractor almost every day of his toddlerhood. And…Sissy even got to guest star on an episode in Season 2 called Modern Kid. We’re so grateful for this incredible resource from our talented friend, Randall Goodgame , who joins us on the podcast this week! Randall shares so much wisdom on Singing Scripture with Kids and helping them develop a faith foundation. Parents of littles, you’re going to love this one…and want to download the show today! Scripture Hymnal . . . . . 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: 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…

It was such a treat to have our friend Kari Kampakis back on the podcast. We are asked often about devotionals for teenagers…and Kari is one of the voices we trust most in that department. You and your teenage girls will glean so much from this conversation and her new book, Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life . If you enjoyed this episode, check these out! Ep 64: Navigating the Tough Seasons of Motherhood with Kari Kampakis Ep 160: Parenting Teenagers and Beyond with Kristen Hatton Ep 207: Strengthening the Mother/Daughter Connection with Sandra Stanley/ Allie Stanley Cooney Raising Girls Spotify 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. A special thank you to our sponsor: KiwiCo: Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com , promo code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

We discovered Tabitha Brown on social media during the pandemic and she truly was one of the brightest lights during that time. She has continued to be one of our favorite follows and one of our favorite voices in the world…speaking so much good and hope and bringing so much SUNSHINE! You have got to hop over to Youtube to watch this one, to see us grinning from ear to ear during this conversation. She has a new children’s book our called Hello There, Sunshine ! hat you’re going to want to buy for every little person in your life. It is just as full of light as she is. And now, as Tab says, “You have a great day….and if you can't don’t go messing up nobody else's." . . . . . 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. Our Place: Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. With a hundred-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. Dose: Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/RBG or entering RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Today, our dear friend and Senior Director at Daystar , Melissa, talks about the second spiritual milestone (from Are My Kids on Track ) called Identity and how deeply important it is in the lives of kids. We have the high and holy calling of echoing the truths that God is speaking into the lives of the kids we love…of helping to remind them not only of who they are, but whose they are. You will love this conversation with Melissa on how to do just that. Ep 1: The Daystar Story Grab a copy of Are My Kids on Track? to follow along with us through the season! Are My Kids on Track? Spotify 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. A special thank you to our sponsors: Wayfair: Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair dot com right now. Function: Function currently has a waitlist, but they are offering my audience the chance to skip it! Head to functionhealth.com/RBG or enter code RBG when signing up to skip the waitlist! 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…

Have you ever heard of play therapy? It’s based on the idea that play is the language of kids. Well, our friends Georgie Wisen-Vincent and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson have written the book that decodes that language for us all, The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids ! We had the privilege of interviewing Georgie about the new book and can’t wait for you all to listen. She gives such great tips for us on how to not only understand, but connect with, help kids regulate and more through the magic of play. You’re going to love this episode! And you’re going to want to share it with all the parents of littles you know! Here are some other helpful episodes on this topic you may enjoy! Ep 12: Understanding the Why Behind Your Child's Behavior with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Ep 21: How to Be a More Playful Parent and Enjoy Your Kids Ep 140: Self-Regulation in Littles (and a Fun Conversation with Sissy's Sister and Her Husband) . . . . . 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…