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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We loved this honest, hopeful conversation with two dear friends—Kelli Haywood and Brandon Verner—who both live as Enneagram 3s at home and at work. If you’re a Three (or love one), you’ll hear so much of your own story: the high energy and discipline, the adventurous “let’s go!” spirit, and the quiet temptation to substitute charm and productivity for feelings and presence.
Read MoreIn today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of Enneagram Threes—the Achievers. Threes bring incredible energy, focus, and drive into everything they do. They’re natural leaders, quick thinkers, and inspiring motivators who help teams (and families!) move forward.
Read MoreFrom stories about childhood moments of “helping” to reflections on parenting as a Two, this conversation is full of insight and encouragement for anyone who gives a lot to others.
Read MoreIn today’s episode, we’re diving into one of our favorite Enneagram numbers—Twos, “The Helpers.” We love Twos. They’re the nurturers of the world—nurses, teachers, counselors, and caregivers who instinctively know when someone needs a little extra kindness.
Read MoreWe love how this episode unpacks the inner world of these incredible, responsible souls who care so deeply about doing things right like Enneagram 1’s do. There's such grace in their vulnerability - the way they acknowledge both the strengths and the struggles of being a Type One.
Read MoreStay with us during this episode, we will give an overview on 1’s, including the positives and negatives and helpful tips on how to see what’s right, before seeing what’s wrong. Things to consider if you’re raising a 1.
Read MoreIn 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.
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