Episode 377: The Power of Family and Staying Connected Through Adulthood with Dr. Kathy Koch

Dr. Kathy Koch joins Sissy Goff and David Thomas to discuss the growing challenges facing today’s young adults and families, especially around resilience, identity, technology, and relationships between parents and adult children.

Sissy GoffMay 21, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 376: Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Find Their True Identity and Capabilities with Alena Pitts Franklin

Elina Franklin shares how grief, faith, and family shaped her understanding of capability and identity.

Sissy GoffMay 19, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 375: Capable the Young Adult Years with David and Sissy

Sissy Goff and David Thomas discuss the growing challenges many young adults face, including entitlement, emotional fragility, difficulty handling feedback, and struggles with responsibility and relationships.

Sissy GoffMay 14, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 374: The Cornerstone of Resilience and Capability with Dr. Ken Ginsburg

Dr. Ken Ginsburg explains that resilience is built through strong, loving relationships and introduces his “7 Cs” of resilience: confidence, competence, character, connection, contribution, coping, and control.

Sissy GoffMay 12, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 373: Capable the High School Years with David and Sissy

This conversation highlights a growing “capability gap” in teens, where some, often girls, are overwhelmed by pressure and perfectionism while others, often boys, are disengaged and avoidant.

Sissy GoffMay 7, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 372: When to Push and When to Pull Back in the Middle School Years with Dr. Lisa Damour

Dr. Lisa Damour explains that resilience comes from learning to handle discomfort, not avoiding it, and reminds parents that mental health isn’t about always feeling happy.

Sissy GoffMay 5, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 371: Capable the Middle School Years with David and Sissy

Middle school is a crucial but often overlooked stage where kids need practice, not perfection, as they navigate social disconnection, increased screen use, and deep self-consciousness.

Sissy GoffApril 30, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 370: From Trauma to Regulation to Resilience with Neurobiologist Dr. Bruce Perry

Dr. Bruce Perry unpacks the difference between stress, adversity, and trauma, helping parents shift from asking “what’s wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?”

Sissy GoffApril 28, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 369: Capable the Elementary Years with David and Sissy

Elementary school is a critical window where kids begin asking, “Am I capable?” and moments of struggle, not success, are what build that belief.

Sissy GoffApril 23, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 368: Building Independence and Resilience in Toddlers with Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice

Zee Pendleton and Angela Rice talk about how kids today are dealing with more anxiety, screen time, and big emotions, and remind us that raising capable, confident kids really comes back to the basics.

Sissy GoffApril 21, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 367: Capable the Toddler Years with David and Sissy

Toddlers’ “I do it myself” moments aren’t defiance, they’re signs of healthy development and a deep drive for autonomy.

Sissy GoffApril 16, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 366: Helping Boys Become Capable Men with Sherman Bucher

This episode highlights how boys develop true capability by practicing risk, emotional regulation, and perseverance in everyday moments.

Sissy GoffApril 14, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 365: Boys' Challenges to Capability with David and Sissy

This episode highlights how boys develop true capability by practicing risk, emotional regulation, and perseverance in everyday moments.

Sissy GoffApril 9, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 364: Helping Girls Feel Ready and Capable in Today’s World with Kari Kampakis

Kari Kampakis shares why today’s girls need both grace and grit—the ability to stay kind while also developing strength and resilience.

Sissy GoffApril 7, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 363: Girls' Challenges To Capability with David and Sissy

This episode explores how to raise capable girls by addressing three key challenges—feelings, failings, and fear.

Sissy GoffApril 2, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 362: The Key Ingredients to Finding Happiness as a Family with Dr. Arthur Brooks

Dr. Arthur Brooks shares that happiness isn’t a feeling to chase, but a direction shaped by habits—cultivating enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning.

Sissy GoffMarch 31, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 361: The 5 Principles of Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman

Dr. Aliza Pressman shares five research-based principles: relationship, reflection, regulation, rules, and repair.

Sissy GoffMarch 26, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 360: The Crisis of Capability in Parents with David and Sissy

David and Sissy explore how modern parenting has shifted toward anxiety, over-helping, and outsourcing wisdom to experts—often at the cost of building real capability in kids.

Sissy GoffMarch 24, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 359: A Roadmap to Technology (and Fun) for Families with Catherine Price

Catherine Price explores how technology is shaping kids’ attention, mood, relationships, and development, while offering a hopeful path forward for families.