In David's new book, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, he talks about the two P's that play a primary role in our kids' lives when it comes to relationships and human connection: Parents and Peers. He and Sissy discuss what they see kids and parents dealing with regularly, and offer some practical ideas that can help in developing and maintaining those connections. Melissa also shares her personal experience with our God-given desire for intimacy.

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Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas

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Episode 79: Building Strong Emotional Connection for Kids with Their Parents and Peers

Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast with Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll share some of what we’re learning in the work we do with kids and families on a daily basis at Daystar Counseling Ministries. Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding, a little more practical help, and a whole lot of hope. So pull up a chair and join us on this journey of raising boys and girls.

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Did you ever try to be a Star for Jesus at some point along your faith journey? Do you still struggle sometimes unknowingly to be? (Hello, any fellow perfectionist’s/first born’s/Enneagram 1’s or 3’s or so many other numbers!) 
Well, let us introduce you to Kimberly Stuart, podcaster, writer and author of the book Star for Jesus (and other jobs I quit). And we should also add dear friend to us both! You are going to LOVE this episode. 
Kimberly exudes grace. She’s deeply kind. And she’s HILARIOUS!!!! We both enjoyed this conversation immensely and know you will, too! Get yourself a copy of the book, download her podcasts For Real with Kimberly Stuart and The Writing Room with Kimberly and Bob Goff—and no, he’s not related to Sissy. 
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Episode 185: Parenting with Humility, Humor and Asking for Help with Kim Stuart

Y’all are going to LOVE this podcast! So many of you are already fans of the amazing Ben and Erin Napier, @scotsman.co and @erinapier. Okay—actually, who isn’t?! Their show, Home Town with all of its spinoffs, their passion for revitalizing small-towns, their store, Laurel Mercantile Co, his work with Scotsman Co…they are doing so many amazing things. 
But what you may not know is that the two of them, along with some friends, founded an organization called Osprey: Old School Parents Raising Engaged Youth. How awesome is that? Through Osprey, they’re helping all of us understand and guide our children (in the best old school way) in this world of technology. 
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Episode 184: Old School Parenting in a Tech World with Ben and Erin Napier

We recently posted a video with our friend Landyn Hutchinson and SO MANY of you got so excited! We were flooded with messages from those of you who have been encouraged and inspired by Landyn over the years. In this episode, she shares so much wisdom on modern parenting challenges from social media to accelerated sports and more. She offers so much truth mixed with humility and grace in a way that’s going to make you feel like you are not alone on this journey. 
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Episode 183: Social Media, Accelerated Sports and More Modern Parenting Challenges with Landyn Hutchinson

We talk often about how the very best thing you can do, as a parent, is to work on your own stuff. Dr. Alison Cook is a trusted therapist and friend who is helping the world do that! Through her podcast, The Best of You and her newest book, I Shouldn’t Feel This Way, Alison helps us trade mental chaos for clarity, learn how to understand and process our emotions in healthy ways, and stop the self-defeating cycles we can all fall into. We love this book and are so grateful to have had this conversation full of so much wisdom and grace—not just for our kids, but for ourselves. 
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For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom!
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Episode 182: Letting go of the “Shoulds” in Parenting with Dr. Alison Cook

On Episode 80, we had a psychologist named Dr. Michael Thompson on the podcast to discuss the social connections of kids. He talked about the importance of summer camp for kids and said the very best part of summer camp is “that you’re not there.” Makes sense. 
We have talked to and witnessed the impact of camps for countless kids over the years…not just the skills learned like archery and horseback riding, but the independence and confidence gained from having opportunities they wouldn’t have had at home. Plus, a friend said recently that camp is literally the one place kids go anymore where they have no connection to technology. Hallelujah for that! 
On this week’s episode, we have our friends Glenn and Carter Breazeale, the owners and directors of Alpine Camp for Boys —of which we’re big fans, by the way. They talk about not only the importance of camp but how to help prepare your kids for camp this summer.  So much wisdom, practical help and hope in this episode—we can’t wait for you to listen! 
If you enjoyed this episode you may also like episode 29, The Importance of Summer Camp for Kids with Amy Grant.
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Raising Boys and Girls Courses are now available! More info here!
For a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom!
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. 
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Episode 79: Building Strong Emotional Connection for Kids with Their Parents and Peers

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