The next two episodes are gold medallion interviews with our podcast “resident therapists.” This week, we interview Sissy Goff from Daystar Counseling about what our daughters need. Next week, we interview David Thomas about what our sons need. In this episode, Sissy breaks down what our girls need in the following age groups: Birth-5: The… View Post
#54: Your Questions: Parenting Teenagers, Managing Technology, and Raising Teens to Be Self-Motivated
Welcome to our third Q & A episode! As always, we’re grateful for the opportunity to journey with you. Thank you for submitting your questions. In this episode, we address questions specifically related to parenting teenagers, dealing with respect, the reasons for increasing anxiety and depression in teens, and managing technology in the home. Here’s… View Post
How to Talk with Your Kids and Teenagers About School Shootings
Though I write today, I have few words. Instead, I have a lot of emotions. Like so many of you across the country, I feel deeply saddened about the school shooting in Parkland, FL. I’m angry. I’m disappointed. Unsettled. Disheartened. And as a dad, I’m concerned and guarded. What used to be a faint thought… View Post
#17: When Your Kids Are Anxious: 3 Ways You Can Help
Anxiety in kids is increasing in epidemic proportions, particularly in the past three years. Not only that, anxiety has a trickle down effect on kids. In fact, one research study shows that—only behind love and affection—that a parent’s ability to manage their own stress is the second most effective parenting strategy for getting the outcomes we desire most in… View Post