{"podcast":{"title":"Raising Boys & Girls","slug":"raising-boys-girls-730400","podcast_index_feed_id":730400,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/TSF1512501751","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/raising-boys-and-girls","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/29cd77ce-a51e-11ee-8fb6-43051676e60c/image/87db7178-4e58-4397-9f62-299ecdb38140_b562-6c9c6a1de41f_raising-boys-and-girls-cover.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"That Sounds Fun Network","episode_count":401,"summary":"Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast with Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. 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. Connect with us at raisingboysandgirls.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T18:21:21.809882+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-girls-730400"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 371: Capable the Middle School Years with David and Sissy","slug":"episode-371-capable-the-middle-school-years-with-david-and-sissy","published_at":"2026-04-30T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-girls-730400/episode-371-capable-the-middle-school-years-with-david-and-sissy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-girls-730400","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pfx.vpixl.com/7i87e/mgln.ai/e/424/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/TSF7312694327.mp3?updated=1777429215","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pfx.vpixl.com/7i87e/mgln.ai/e/424/claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.megaphone.fm/TSF7312694327.mp3?updated=1777429215","summary":"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. By creating opportunities for real-life interaction, responsibility, healthy voices, and manageable discomfort, parents can help kids build the resilience and capability they’ll need for what’s ahead. Resources mentioned: Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour here! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. HOPE SPRINGS: Listen along to Hope Springs, https://tinyurl.com/RBGHopeSprings, a family audio drama series following the lives and adventures of a few Colorado kids QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. NIV ILLUSTRATING BIBLE: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGNIVIllustratingBible to learn more about the NIV Illustrating Bible. EVERYBODY GET A JUICE BOX: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGJuiceboxPodcast to learn more about this podcast on neurodiverse parenting. SHOPIFY: Go to https://tinyurl.…","meta_description":"Middle school is a crucial but often overlooked stage where kids need practice, not perfection, as they navigate social disconnection, increased screen us…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1317,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/raising-boys-girls-730400/episodes/episode-371-capable-the-middle-school-years-with-david-and-sissy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-boys-girls-730400/episode-371-capable-the-middle-school-years-with-david-and-sissy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}