New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Sissy Goff, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, and David Thomas, LMSW, have spent more than thirty years listening to kids, walking alongside families, and helping children discover their strength, courage, and capability. As the Executive Directors of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee, they count it one of their greatest joys to help children, teens, and parents navigate the ups and downs of growing up—often alongside the beloved Daystar dogs.

Sissy and David are nationally recognized speakers and frequent guests on media outlets including the TODAY Show, NBC News, CNN, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Christianity Today, The Washington Post, and USA Today. Together, they have written more than twenty-five books, including their newest release, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills & Strategies to Build Resilience.

They also co-host the Raising Boys & Girls podcast, which has been downloaded more than 15 million times by parents seeking practical wisdom, encouragement, and hope. Through counseling, speaking, writing, and podcasting, Sissy and David are passionate about helping families feel less alone, more connected, and more confident in the journey of raising emotionally healthy and resilient kids.

You can connect with them at raisingboysandgirls.com or find daily encouragement on Instagram at @sissygoff and @raisingboysandgirls.