A New York Times and USA Today **BestsellerDiscover the Missing Piece of Your Child's Ability to Thrive**· Helps parents raise confident, capable children who believe they can do hard things, work to find long-term solutions to problems, and don't give up when faced with complications· Comprehensive guide from renowned counselors and parenting experts· Backed by up-to-...

Why is anxiety so rampant among kids today? What’s the magic age for giving my child his first cell phone? Her first social media account? How do I teach my teenager things like gratitude and respect in such an entitled and disrespectful world?Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff hear these types of questions on a daily basis in their counseling offices and at parenting events across the country. Today, more than ever before, we live in a culture that is at war against our parenting. A...

Help your daughter live bravely in a world fraught with worry and anxietyIt's surprising to find a girl who doesn't struggle with anxiety and worry--either in short episodes or for longer periods. For a variety of reasons, childhood anxiety rates are soaring, especially among girls.In this immensely practical book, veteran counselor Sissy Goff shares how you can instill bravery and strength in your daughter. Addressing common age-specific issues, Goff gives...

What do I do when my son learns phrases in school that he's not allowed to say at home?How do I teach my daughter caution but not fear?How do I teach my daughter about gratitude when she believes she is entitled to a cell phone and a laptop and everything else that not only she wants, but that all of the kids around her already have?Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff hear these types of questions and many other comments from parents on a daily basis in their counseling office and at ministry...

Engaging Picture Book Helps 3- to 6-Year-Olds Be Brave· meet a little dog with big fears who learns to be brave· kids discover they're not alone and they don't have to feel afraid· from counselor and bestselling author Sissy Goff"Lots of things scared Lucy . . . car rides . . . bigger dogs . . . even hiccups. When someone hiccupped near her, she would try to climb on her mom's head, thinking she would be safe up there. It didn...

Help Your Kids Ages 6-12 Build the Resilience They Need in Today's World· A clinically sound, emotionally attuned, faith-informed approach· Backed by up-to-date research and filled with practical strategies that actually wor· Helps kids believe they can do hard things, work to find long-term solutions to problems, and follow through, even when faced with complicationsCapable kids believe they have and can use the strengths, ski...

More than ever before, we are living in a world where kids are encountering untimely and incomprehensible grief. The emotions that go along with grief impact them (and adults) on every level: emotionally, physically, cognitively, socially, and spiritually. But the way kids understand and process grief is different from the way adults do. Kids need the grown-ups who love them to be informed, understanding, and deeply compassionate guides to help them process the complicated feelings and fin...

It's hard to say goodbye to the people and pets we love. The bigger we love, the harder the goodbye is.In this hope-filled picture book, trusted therapist Sissy Goff tells the story of losing a little dog named Lucy, creating space for children facing loss to discover the comforting surprises that God brings as he meets them in their sadness.When a child encounters their first grief in the loss of a family member or beloved pet, those feelings can be confusing and overwhelm...

Worry is contagious . . . but you can stop its spreadAnxiety has an amazing ability to spread. Time and time again, when veteran counselor and parenting expert Sissy Goff has an anxious child or teen in her office, she's found they have at least one very well-intentioned but anxious parent. Anxiety is contagious, and it's likely affecting your kids, distracting you in the present, and making you feel like it will define your family's future.It doesn't h...

**Engaging Picture Book Helps 3- to 6-Year-Olds Learn Self-Control· A fun story that shows kids how to find their calm so they can be good listeners and good friends· Includes conversation starters to help parents and young children personalize what's being learned**Friendly and outgoing, Happy is a boisterous puppy who is always excited! She has big ideas and an even bigger heart. But this tail-wagging, wiggly puppy often can't contain her boundless energy--which ca...

**Engaging Picture Book Helps 3- to 6-Year-Olds Learn About Jealousy and Contentment· Pippa loves to be the center of attention but she learns how to share the spotlight· Includes conversation starters to help parents and young children personalize what's being learned**Pippa is a pup who loves being the center of attention. She's used to parties and presents and parades where she's the one in the spotlight. But when she finds out she's going to be a big sister, ever...

This is about you, not just your child.Regardless of age, parenting requires a certain amount of uncertainty. But you can be certain that your children look to you to help them discover who they are. And you can only offer that to the degree that YOU know who you are.Over the years, Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan have helped countless families through their ministry known as Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. Due to the unique setup of Da...