Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas, renowned experts on parenting, as they explore the challenges of raising children today. They discuss seasonal parenting trends and the pressures from an overload of expert advice. Discover their thoughts on handling kids' technology desires, particularly smartphones. They humorously reflect on their personal experiences, including David's surprising resemblance to Jessica Alba's dad. Their insights provide a blend of humor and wisdom, perfect for parents navigating the complexities of modern childhood.

Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, has worked as the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries since 1993. Sissy Goff is the author of 13 books including her latest, The Worry-Free Parent. She co-hosts the popular Raising Boys and Girls podcast, with fellow Daystar Counselor David Thomas. In this podcast conversation, which was hosted by Chris Sprinkle, Chris and Sissy talk about many things related to parenting including the problem of safetyism and the rising rates of anxiety among kids. If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Therapist Sissy Goff shares her journey, discusses childhood influences, and how parents impact children's anxiety. They explore the significance of self-awareness, mirror neurons in parenting, Enneagram type one experience, and building better relationships.

Sissy Goff, an accomplished counselor, discusses the connection between parental anxiety and anger, the difference between worry and anxiety in parenting, and the increasing anxiety levels among parents and children influenced by societal pressure and social media. The speakers also explore the experiences of anxiety among different Enneagram types and discuss a tragic school shooting and community response.

In this episode, licensed professional counselor Sissy Goff discusses the prevalence and impact of anxiety in parents and children, especially during and after the pandemic. She explores factors contributing to anxiety, such as technology and overwhelming parenting information, and provides practical techniques for managing anxiety and supporting anxious children. The episode emphasizes the importance of parents seeking counseling and self-care to prevent the spread of anxiety to their children.