The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is a parent's guide to children's emotional and spiritual development. It's the companion to the book Are My Kids on Track? by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. Sissy and David are both counseling directors in Tennessee. Their combined experience includes child, adolescent, and family counseling. Sarah Bragg, an author and podcaster joins them as a host.
This podcast shares the emotional and spiritual milestones within a child's development. The Raising Boys & Girls hosts talk through tips and learnings. Their mission is to help parents raise worry-free kids. The hosts follow the saying that “God is the perfect parent, so we don't need to be.” This saying offers the reassurance that it's OK for parents to make mistakes along the way.
Educators, authors, and parents all join the podcast. They tell their stories to the hosts throughout the Raising Boys & Girls podcast. Psychologist Madeline Levine talks about the impact of privilege when raising children. She believes we need to rethink the expectations of children within affluent families. Author Sally Lloyd Jones believes in the need to translate religion for children. She shares her story and what led to her children's book, The Jesus Storybook Bible.
Dr. Chinwé Williams joins the podcast team for an episode all about race. She discusses why discussing this topic with children is essential. Another highlight episode focuses on the subject of sensory processing disorders. The founder and CEO of Pediatric Therapies talks through how they work to bring joy to families living with these disorders.
Through the podcast series, Sissy and David also share learnings from their experiences. They have written books titled Raising Worry-Free Girls and Raising Emotionally Strong Boys. Their experiences in counseling provide helpful insights for modern parents. It's about guiding them to navigate their children's emotions.
The Raising Boys & Girls podcast may be a good listen for parents needing support and guidance. Listeners should feel more resilient and prepared when faced with new development stages.
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