Raising Boys and Girls, Together

Parenting is harder than itā€™s ever been. Growing up is harder than itā€™s ever been. We count it a privilege to bring understanding, help, and hope to parents along the journey.

Check out our collection of bestselling books for parents raising boys and girls by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. Order The Worry-Free Parent by Sissy Goff now!

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The Raising Boys and Girls Podcast explores what Sissy and David are learning from their daily work as licensed counselors and speak with parents who are in the throes of parenting themselves.

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Come see Sissy and David live and in person in various venues around the country to hear all things about raising the kids you love. Find out if they are coming to a city near you!

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About Sissy and David

Sissy Goff and David Thomas have been sitting with children and families as therapists at Daystar Counseling Ministries for over three decades. Through their counseling, podcast, and books and speaking, they've made it their lifeā€™s work to offer practical help and hope to families through their resources and experience.

Sissy is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. 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. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events across the country and is a frequent guest on media outlets including CNN, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, NBC Nightly News, and Christianity Today. She is the bestselling author of 13 books including her latest, The Worry-Free Parent: Finding the Confidence You Need So Your Kids Can, Too. Follow Sissy on Instagram @raisingboysandgirls and @sissygoff.

David is also the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the co-author of ten books, including the best-selling Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys and Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social & Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach as well as his two latest titles Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and Strong and Smart: A Boyā€™s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions. He is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts and has been featured in publications like The Washington Post and USA Today, and speaks across the country. He and his wife, Connie, have a daughter and twin sons. Follow him on social media @raisingboysandgirls.

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