Jerrad talks with counselor and author Sissy Goff about parenting with peace. Sissy shares why today’s parents are more anxious than ever, how that anxiety gets passed down, and what you can do to change the tone of your home. They also talk about the mental load in marriage, the pressure to parent perfectly, and the quiet strength kids find in calm, connected dads.

Tune in to learn how to recognize your own worry, take back peace, and lead your family with steady confidence.

What You’ll Hear:

Why today’s parents are more anxious than ever
How worry shows up in parenting without us noticing
The link between adult anxiety and anxious kids
The parenting behaviors that actually increase fear
What dads bring to the table that anxious homes need
How to balance correction with connection
Why your anxiety might be contagious
Practical tools to help kids build real confidence

Episode Resources:

The Worry-Free Parent by Sissy Goff
Raising Worry-Free Girls
Hope Town Summer Program – https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com
Sissy Goff’s Website – https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/about
Invite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.com
Read The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB

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