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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In this episode, Suzanne and Joe share how they developed Life in the Trinity Ministries, discovered the Enneagram, and made it such a meaningful part of their work and lives. Together, we travel through each Enneagram number, exploring how it shapes the way we parent and connect with our kids.
You’re going to love this conversation with our delightful and wise friends, Suzanne and Joe Stabile!
This episode kicks off our Enneagram series within Parenting Personalities, exploring how understanding ourselves can transform the way we relate to others—especially our kids. We dive into why self-awareness matters, how what we don’t know about ourselves can impact our relationships, and how growing in this area can bring more grace and connection to every part of family life.
Read MoreWe are so excited for you to listen to this conversation with our friend Dr. Alison Cook. Folks are going to feel so hopeful! It’s so easy to just feel overwhelmed by the topic of attachment and she makes it feel practical, manageable, graceful, possible, hopeful.
Read MoreAttachment has become a buzzword in parenting circles—but what does it really mean for your kids and your family? In this episode, we unpack the history of attachment theory, clear up common misconceptions, and share practical ways to think about what your child truly needs.
Read MoreNow stick around to the end, because he threw out some incredible wisdom of what to say to kids who want everything to be fair, and how to navigate allowance, expectations and bed time unique to birth order. He gave David a really hard time about being a 1st born. He teased him hard and so I never said that I was too, I just laughed along! Ya’ll are going to love this episode!
Read MoreListen in as we will share two primary things about oldest daughters and oldest sons, children who fall in the middle, and the youngest kids in birth order and all of their coping strategies.
Read MoreHolley Gerth is an expert on introversion and extroversion and what a great conversation we had, I loved it! Every bit of it. I feel like I learned so much about myself, about kids that I counsel, it was fascinating! She said one question that I think would be a game changer in understanding kids. So make sure you listen all the way through.
At the very end, she had some incredible ideas for helping introverted kids who might feel a bit overwhelmed in going to church. So hang in there to the very end, this episode is packed full of good stuff!
Read MoreWe’re so excited about this episode, because we want every kid who may be extroverted or introverted to know that their gifts are amazing and that their limitations are amazing too!
We’re going to talk about 3 things parents of extroverted and introverted girls need to know and 3 things parents of extroverted and introverted boys need to know.
Read MoreWe are super excited for you to hear our new fall series!
We want you to listen in to the Parenting Personalities series and see how you can experience growth and grace individually and growth and grace for the entire family!
Read MoreWe are super excited for you to hear this conversation with Madi Prewett Troutt.
I want you to stick around to the end. Because there was this incredible moment, where she was talking about if you are parenting a baby you love who is just sitting in a poopy diaper right now covered in food. What that moment could teach you about the heart of God.
Read MoreWe are delighted to have this amazing mother and daughter. And ya’ll there is so much richness about their relationship. About raising adolescents and young adults and what it looks like to pursue your faith through all those stages. So listen in and actually you might want to grab your daughters and have them listen too!
We were thrilled to have this important conversation full of good practical ideas for supporting kids around learning and ADHD with our new friend, Dr. Kelly Cagle.
And you all hang on to the end when she will walk us through the 8 different ways that kids learn and you’re going to find your kids somewhere there.
You all Buckle up for this episode, because Dr. Leaf has so much rich wisdom, practical information and she jumps right in!
Read MoreYou will want to listen through to the very end, because literally every part of this episode is chalked with so much helpful information for parents of kids of all ages.
Read MoreStay tuned, for the teaser of the new RBG season coming out soon, which we’ll be studying temperaments, and more.
Read MoreWe’re so excited to share with you two folks that we have loved and enjoyed and respected for a long time.
Read MoreThere’s truly no one I trust more to speak words of life and healing through worship, than the three women who are on our podcast today, and the bands they represent. I am delighted for you to listen to the wisdom of our friends, Sandra McCracken, Leslie Jordan, and Taylor Leonhardt.
Read MoreMake sure you listen all the way through because the ending is a really great taco hack. Great parenting, and great taco advice, you’re going to love this one!
Read MoreStay tuned for a new movie releasing this year on Hallmark Channel and follow her on Instagram. You all are going to love this conversation and it’s not everyday we get to sit down with someone who has performed on Broadway and traveled in a bubble.
Read MoreWe convinced Adam to bring his delightful wife, MacKinnon with him and together we talked about everything from the Enneagram to a song that brought Thomas to tears. You will love this conversation with Adam and Mac Doleac.
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