As kids head back to school, friendships can bring just as much anxiety as academics. In this episode, Sissy Goff and David Thomas share five practical ways parents can help kids build social confidence: practice the first few minutes of the day, teach kids to notice others, give them simple conversation starters, allow friendships time to grow, and celebrat ... Show More
Aug 20
Episode 403: The Importance of a Family Devotion with Michael and Melissa Kruger
In this episode, Sissy and David sit down with Michael and Melissa Kruger to talk about helping families build meaningful spiritual rhythms together. The Krugers share the heart behind their new book, The Good News Family Devotional: Fifty-Two Weeks Through the Gospel of Mark, an ... Show More
35m 56s
Aug 18
Episode 402: Our 5 Favorite Tips for Navigating Emotions in the School Year with David and Sissy
As kids head back to school, Sissy Goff and David Thomas share five practical ways parents can help them navigate the big emotions that often come with transition. They encourage parents to expect heightened feelings, lend kids their confidence, let feelings “ride but not drive,” ... Show More
16m 17s
Aug 13
Episode 401: Making Peace with What We Can’t Control with Lysa TerKeurst
Sissy Goff and David Thomas sit down with Lysa TerKeurst for a meaningful conversation about making peace with what we can’t control—especially as parents. Lysa shares what she’s learned through raising five children, walking through divorce, and now becoming a grandmother, inclu ... Show More
37m 17s
Dec 2022
Ep. 100 | Shepherding a Child’s Heart with Tedd Tripp
Are you looking for a fresh viewpoint and practical insights for how to better shepherd the hearts of your children? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan, along with special guest Tedd Tripp, as they discuss what it means to approach parenting from a biblical, Christ-oriented pers ... Show More
38m 7s
Mar 2024
How to Raise Successful Kids l Podcast With Friends Ep.12
<p>On today's episode of Podcast With Friends, I am joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman, Leila Steinberg, and Rebecca Dube. We chat about all things parenting. From Being an accountable parent, to what is making your kids feel "incapable". We also talk about the import ... Show More
46m 59s
Sep 2024
191 - Uplift Kids: Guiding Parents on Emotions and Wisdom
In this episode, I interview the co-founders of Uplift Kids—Jon, Amanda, and Michelle—to explore how their curriculum helps parents teach emotional awareness and wisdom traditions to kids. We dive into practical tips for guiding kids through big emotions, the importance of mindfu ... Show More
56m 28s
Sep 2021
Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 338]
I’m excited to welcome back Sissy Goff and David Thomas to the show to talk about helping our kids foster friendships. As licensed counselors, working at DayStar Counseling Center in Nashville, they provide support, encouragement & compassion to children, adolescents & families i ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2025
Helping Kids Do Hard Things, Strong-Willed Kids, and Growing Through Failure :: David Thomas & Sissy Goff [Ep 522]
Today our favorite counselors, David Thomas and Sissy Goff, are back to talk about their new project- children’s books! So much has happened over the last few years and they are beginning to see the onset of anxiety drop to age 6 from 8 years old previously. They created these bo ... Show More
44m 14s