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.

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

Episode 358: The Crisis of Capability in Kids

Sissy Goff and David Thomas explore what they call a growing “crisis of capability” among kids today.

Sissy GoffMarch 17, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 357: Increasing Kids Capacity and Capability with Jay and Katherine Wolf

Sissy Goff and David Thomas sit down with Jay and Catherine Wolf to talk about resilience, suffering, and what it really means to raise capable kids.

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

Episode 356: Raising Capable Kids with David and Sissy

Sissy Goff and David Thomas introduce the idea behind their book Capable and discuss the growing mental health struggles they are seeing in kids today—anxiety, isolation, and a lack of confidence in handling challenges.

Sissy GoffMarch 10, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 355: How to Help Kids Understand, Love and Engage with God’s Word with Tara-Leigh Cobble

Tara-Leigh Cobble, founder of D-Group and host of The Bible Recap, shares how moving from “Bible exposure” to true “Bible engagement” transformed her faith and led to the creation of The Bible Recap for Kids and its companion podcast.

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

Episode 354: Helping Kids (And Grown-Ups) Grow in Friendship with Jesus with Sally Lloyd-Jones

In this deeply moving conversation, Sissy and David sit down with beloved children’s author Sally Lloyd-Jones to talk about her newest book, Jesus, Our True Friend.

Sissy GoffMarch 3, 2026david thomas, sissy goff, childrens counseling, parenting, Are My Kids on Track, Daystar Counseling, Therapy, Daystar Dogs, Lucy the Brave, Owen

Episode 353: Helping Your Kids Move From Feeling to Fact with Dr. Lee Warren

This episode features a powerful conversation with neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren about trauma, faith, and the science of hope.

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

Episode 352: Five Things Kids Need Now Spiritually with Melissa Trevathan

In this deeply grounding conversation, Sissy and David sit down with longtime mentor and educator Melissa Trevathan to talk about what kids need spiritually right now.