Raising Boys & Girls

Olympic Gold Medalist and former NFL player Andrew & Shawn East discuss parenting, finding balance with kids and sports, and their media company. They share insights on raising student athletes, family dynamics, and the joys of parenthood. The podcast includes a casual food chat and gratitude exchange, ending on a positive note.

It is a delight to introduce you this week to Sissy Goff's little sister and brother (officially her brother-in-law, but pretty much little brother.) Kathleen is the owner of the cutest boutique in Nashville, K.McCarthy and Aaron is the Director of Giving and Leadership at our very own Daystar Counseling. And, Sissy wants to make sure we mention that they’re the mom and dad to her favorite little guys on the planet, Henry and Witt!We are thrilled for you to get to listen in on this sweet, heartfelt and hope-filled conversation about raising the littles in your life—helping them develop self-regulation and finding it in yourself, too. We loved getting to talk with Aaron and Kathleen and know you will, as well!. . . . .If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today!Sign up to receive the RBG 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! Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Molitor, creator of Modern Farmhouse Family and author of Well Said and I Grew with You, discusses the joys and challenges of a large family and parenting through different ages and stages. They also touch on the topics of favorite children, finding inspiration and joy in parenting, and the significance of engaging children with Scripture.

Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice, faculty members at St. George's Kindergarten in Nashville, share their wisdom on loving and preparing preschool-age kids. They discuss the challenges of parenting, the importance of preschool in teaching social-emotional skills, the impact of technology on children's lives, and offer insights on setting kids up for success in preschool. They also touch on social maturity differences between boys and girls and promote pediatrician-approved chewable vitamins.

Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker, Profoundly helpful women offering practical help and gracious hope for parents of little ones. Topics include friendship, twins, and fussy babies, parenting advice, meal delivery, building blanket forts, raising twins, starting the morning routine, talking to kids about sex, importance of consistency in sleep routines, and gratitude for the guidance and support in parenting.

Gabe and Keely Scott, founders of Ladybird Taco, share their story and the creation of their restaurant. They discuss their love for tacos, parenting, and their journey of faithfulness. They also talk about running a restaurant during the pandemic and dealing with personal health issues. The podcast explores their achievements, challenges, and their daughter's unique social situation.

The podcast discusses the needs of Stage 1 children, including connection, boundaries, emotional literacy, and time. The hosts provide insights on proactive parenting for building resilient and confident kids. They also mention resources like 'Wild Things' and 'Raising Girls' for further exploration of child development stages.

We are so thrilled to have our friend, Katy Boatman, on today to talk about how to help anxious kids connect with Jesus. Her new devotional, You Can Trust: 100 Devotionals to Answer What-Ifs, is available now!. . . . .Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today!Sign up to receive the RBG 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! Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.. . . . .A special thank you to our sponsors!Liquid IV: get 20% off your order at liquidiv.com with code RBG at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s BACK!!! We are SO excited to announce that the Ages & Stages Series is BACK on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast! So much has changed in the past few years in the lives of kids and of parents. And so we wanted to update what we’ve heard from many of you is your favorite series to date! This week, we’re kicking off with Stage 1 for the little ones in your lives. We’ll be talking about boys and girls—who they are in these birth to four or five years. Through each stage, remember to hold the years loosely. All kids progress at different rates.. . . . .If you are looking to dive deeper into this stage pick up a copy of Wild Things that break downs the ages and stages of boys. Sissy and Melissa co-wrote Raising Girls which breaks down the stages of girls.Discussion Guides to download for each stage of this series are located on our website here. Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today!Sign up to receive the RBG 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! Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart.Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.. . . . .Birds & Bees: Save 20% off the on-line course at birds-bees.com with code RBG20.Beekeeper's Naturals: Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/RBG or enter code RBG to get 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of our favorite things about interviewing folks on this podcast is that we get to introduce you to some of our favorite voices…the ones we trust most. Well, this brilliant, hilarious, wonder of a woman likely needs no introduction to most of you. But, if you’ve been living under some kind of rock and have not yet met the delightful Kate Bowler we are thrilled for you to get to know her here.Kate is a professor at Duke University, hosts one of our very favorite podcasts, Everything Happens, is a 3x New York Times bestseller and someone we have been dreaming of getting to have on the Raising Boys and Girls podcast for years. And this conversation was everything we hoped it would be and more—we both were doubled over laughing and crying at different times listening to our new friend Kate share with such honesty and humility.. . . . .Order The Worry-Free Parent or The Worry-Free Parent Workbook today!Sign up to receive the RBG 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! Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings ChartConnect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com.. . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form.. . . . .A special thank-you to our sponsors:So Happy to Know You: Grab your copy wherever you like to buy books!Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/RBG.KiwiCo: 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping at kiwico.com and use promo code rbg.Fabric: Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices