Andy and Sandra Stanley are two voices we have been grateful for, for a long time! And now we’re even more grateful to know and count them as friends. To hear them talk about their journey of parenting, both their biological and their foster children, was truly inspiring. We cannot wait for you to hear this one. And if you haven't already, go grab a copy of their new book, Parenting:Getting It Right.

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We are delighted to share this conversation with someone we respect, admire and trust. Holly Singletary is a mom of four (including twin boys!), who became a widow when her children were very young. She offers such wisdom in parenting after loss, and finding strength as a single mom. Prepare to be encouraged as you listen in on this rich conversation. 

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If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to these two:

Episode 10 with Jonathan Pitts talking about Navigating Grief as a Single Dad.

Episode 31 with Amy Fenton on Hope for Single Moms.

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Cindy Morgan is a two-time Grammy nominee, a thirteen-time Dove winner and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year trophy. She’s written 21 number one radio hits, taught songwriting courses at various universities and has written four books, including her newest release, The Year of Jubilee. Cindy also happens to be SIssy's oldest friend in Nashville and a dear friend of Melissa’s and David’s, too. We cannot wait for you to listen in on this conversation with Cindy, to hear the grace and vulnerability that are always a part of her words, whether they’re in song, page, or conversation.

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If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to Episode 48 with Cindy talking about Using Boredom to Cultivate Creativity in Kids.

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We talk a lot about building resilience into kids in our offices. It felt timely and important to share a conversation with our friend, Rebekah Lyons, about her new book, Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning. We talked about turning toward anxiety and not away from it, and even what that looks like in the context of parenting. We also talked about moving kids toward meaning and purpose, something we’ve seen bring about tremendous growth and change.

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If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to Episode 34 with Rebekah and her husband, Gabe, on Parenting with Unconditional Love.

Get a free chapter and order Rebekah's new book on her website.

Sissy mentioned the Prayer of Teilhard de Chardin which you can read here.

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Actors, activists, and parents, Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon, are dedicated to making all children feel and understand their importance in the world. In their new tender picture book, Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Everyday, they tell children about the magic of self-love and standing firm, regardless of outside voices and doubt. We are so excited to share this conversation with you!

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To wrap up Autism Awareness month, Sissy and David speak with the podcast's audio engineer, Marcus dePaula, and his wife, Jenn, about their experiences parenting their 14 year old son who is on the autism spectrum.

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LINKS

Raising Boys & Girls Episode 105 with Dr. Chinwé and Lonnie Willams

Temple Grandin movie with Claire Danes

The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin

Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin

The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

The Reason I Jump film based on the book

Autism Discussion Page on Facebook

Autism Discussion Page books by Bill Nason

Jenn on Instagram

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Our friend Crystal Paine doesn’t just help us save money. Now, she’s helping us save TIME…something that we all need more of! We loved getting to have her back on the podcast and hear her insights on the 4 steps to simpler living and a whole lot more!

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The Time-Saving Mom

If you loved this episode, here is our previous Raising Boys and Girls episode with Crystal Paine.

Episode 51: Love Centered Parenting and Foster Care

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Our Parents in the Trenches this week are especially important to Sissy—as they’re her nephew Witt’s godparents! J.T. and Catherine Martin also happen to be two of the most intentional parents AND friends we know! Can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation about parenting kids with ADHD, anxiety and everything in between.

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Dr. Chinwé Williams and her husband Lonnie join Sissy and David for Autism Awareness Month to talk about neurodivergent kids, and the joys and challenges of raising their son who is on the autism spectrum.

LINKS

Beyond the Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You

Episode 24: Talking to Kids About Race

meaningfulsolutionscounseling.com

"Finding Out Your Child Has Autism"

"7 Practical Tips to Raising a Child with Autism"

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Join David, Sissy, and Melissa as they focus on HOPE. This was set to be recorded last week and little did they know how their hope would be impacted by the tragedy that unfolded at the Covenant School. This recording was honestly the first chance they had to talk through the week…to process the loss and the grief and the moments of God’s goodness piercing through. Because, as the Uber driver they mentioned in the episode said, “We share the same hope.” 

We who have run for our very lives to God have every reason to grab the promised hope with both hands and never let go. It’s an unbreakable spiritual lifeline, reaching past all appearances right to the very presence of God where Jesus, running on ahead of us, has taken up his permanent post… Hebrews 6:18-20, MSG

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Beth Moore's timely conversation with Sissy and David filled with hope and humor about her "Knotted-Up Life" is just what we need right now.

LINKS

Beth's new book: All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir

Beth's website: LProof.org

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David and Sissy share more helpful tips to care for the kids in your life that are dealing with big feelings after the Nashville school shooting. This content originated on the Raising Boys and Girls IG (@raisingboysandgirls) on Tuesday, March 28. We continue to pray that your conversations lead to hope and peace.

A Few Ideas on Helping Kids who are Hurting:

1. Kids emotions are transient. Follow their lead.
2. Have conversations in doses. Kids need to come up for air more than we do.
3. Watch for: emotions bigger than the situation warrants, more clinging, tearfulness, regression, trouble sleeping.
4. Maintain routines. Kids thrive in structure.
5. Keep giving them space to feel. Process your feelings elsewhere.
6. Move with them toward empathy and purpose.

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Sally Lloyd-Jones

It's unthinkable that we're recovering from another school shooting that took the lives of innocent children and adults. Child and adolescent counselor, Sissy Goff shares helpful ideas on how to talk with kids after a tragedy like this. This content originated on Sissy's IG (@sissygoff) on Monday, March 27 in the aftermath of the shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, TN. We pray your conversations lead to hope and healing.

How to Talk to Your Kids After a School Shooting:

1. Stay Calm
2. Be the Source.
3. Let them lead.
4. Give them space to feel.
5. It's okay to feel with them, not to process with them.
6. Answer questions age-appropriately and honestly.
7. Talk about what they can control.
8. Look for the helpers. Be one.
9. Ask what would help them feel safe at school.
10. Don't feel like you have to have all the answers.
11. Remind them of truth you know.

For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, Austin Channing Brown’s latest book for kids based on her best-selling memoir, I’m Still Here, is an empowering look at the experiences of young Black kids, illustrating how we can nourish identity and make sense of how we each fit into the world.

LINKS

AustinChanning.com

I'm Still Here: Loving Myself in a World Not Made for Me

I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness

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Sissy and Melissa get to speak with CeCe Winans about her Believe For It book and Spring tour, and how she and the generations before have been able to pour out their wisdom for their kids.

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“No Greater” video

“Goodness of God“ video

CeCe Winans Presents: Generations | YouTube Show

Sissy and David refer lots of kids to Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Dr. Ashley Pineda for specialized help with anxiety, OCD, and other issues, so we are excited to have her stop by the little yellow house to share some practical advice.

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Almost every parent that sits in Sissy's or David’s office asks for tools to help their kids with anxiety. So in this episode they talk about things we can do to keep kids emotionally healthy in a proactive, and not just reactive way. And Melissa’s Timeless Truth reminds us of the Friend who is always there to help us in any situation.

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Carlos Whittaker returns to the podcast to talk about his brand new book, How to Human, and to talk about how he is learning and teach others to see the humanity in those different from ourselves.

Links

CarlosWhittaker.com

Grab a copy of Carlos’ new book! How to Human: Three Ways to Share Life Beyond What Distracts, Divides, and Disconnects Us

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Bestselling author Jon Acuff brings his practical, tactical wisdom to the Little Yellow House, and talks about what it was like having his two daughters help him write his latest book, Your New Playlist.

Links

Acuff.me

Your New Playlist: The Student's Guide to Tapping into the Superpower of Mindset

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We’re so excited to introduce you this week to two more of our favorite people! (Can you tell how much we love having a podcast and sharing with you some of the voices we trust the most?) Well, here are two more…Betsy and Gene Cashman. Betsy was a therapist at Daystar before their family relocated to Memphis, where Gene is in healthcare and they’re raising four amazing kids. We love the wisdom and grace these two bring not only to this conversation, but to our lives.

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