3 core needs for every kid with Sissy Goff and David Thomas
Pardon the Mess with Scarlet Hiltibidal - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids
Scarlet Hiltibidal and Christian Parenting
4.9 • 850 Ratings
🗓️ 1 May 2025
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
They are back! Sissy Goff and David Thomas are back to equip us with “3 core needs for every kid.” They are always so encouraging and so very practical. The work they have done in their counseling offices has helped thousands of parents just like me. I cling to their perspective and biblical encouragement.
We talk about our kids’ need for resilience, courage and relationship. We also talk about the health benefits for your kids when they have a dog. I couldn't agree more and I was the most anti-dog person in our family until we got our dog. And if you want to go watch this one on YouTube - you’ll see a cute appearance by Sissy’s dog, Patches.
My favorite part was when they shared about our kids’ need for connection more than correction. I am so guilty of critiquing my kids and I can see their little faces sink when I do that. This is a huge reminder for us all to fight for connection instead of staying stuck in a loop of critique. What would the little kid in you want from your parents? Let’s stay alert this week and catch ourselves when we lead with criticism.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Health benefits of kids having a dog
- Resilience and taking healthy risks
- How to speak courage into the lives of our kids
- How to prioritize relationships
Enjoy!
Courtney
(02:59) Core Needs for Kids: The Importance of Dogs
(06:04) The Role of Courage in Child Development
(12:01) Healthy Risk Taking in Children
(17:59) Building Relationships and Social Skills
(23:57) Conclusion and Resources for Parents
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| 0:00.0 | Christian Parenting. |
| 0:03.5 | Christian Parenting. |
| 0:09.4 | Okay, friends, this spring has got all kinds of events. |
| 0:12.3 | You've got graduates in your life. |
| 0:13.9 | You've got mothers, fathers, fathers' day, and we want to help you there. |
| 0:17.2 | So are you searching for a perfect gift to celebrate the special mom's, dads, |
| 0:21.0 | and grads in your life? We are so excited about the Christian parenting mom's dads and grads |
| 0:25.3 | gift guide. That sounds fun. Mom's dads and grad's guide that has something for everyone, |
| 0:29.7 | whether you're honoring a new mom, a seasoned dad, or a recent graduate. We've got you covered |
| 0:34.3 | with some thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas. Inside the gift guide, |
| 0:37.9 | you'll find some of our favorite resources, from Bibles to study tools to inspiring books, |
| 0:42.9 | fun projects, and even special bath products. You're guaranteed to find something special |
| 0:47.4 | for the important people on your gift list this spring. Visit Christianparenting.org |
| 0:52.2 | slash gift guide to get your moms, dads, and grads a gift guide today. |
| 0:56.0 | The link will also be in our show notes today. |
| 0:57.9 | Today. |
| 0:58.1 | Hey, friends, welcome back to Pardon the Mess. |
| 1:10.9 | I'm your host, Courtney Defeo, and I'm delighted to bring you another episode with my dear friends, |
| 1:16.2 | David Thomas and Sissy Goff with Daystar Counseling in Nashville. |
| 1:19.4 | But first, I need to tell you a prom story. |
| 1:22.1 | So Ella had seen your prom, and I absolutely loved her dress. |
| 1:26.0 | I sent her like 3 million pictures of some. She turned |
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