221. The Worry-Free Parent (with Sissy Goff)

I'm so honored to have Sissy Goff back in the studio to discuss her new book, The Worry-Free Parent: Living in Confidence So Your Kids Can Too. When Sissy was here a couple years ago for her book Raising Worry Free Girls, the response was overwhelming, and to this day, I still hear from so many parents who were deeply impacted by that book!A counselor for over 30 years who helps families through her counseling practice, Sissy joins me today to discuss her new book, pointing out that so many kids today are dealing with anxiety which so often stems from their parents' own anxiety. The Worry-Free Parent is filled with practical tools parents can implement immediately to help them let go of control and allow their kids to experience discomfort and find freedom from worry. As difficult as that may sound to some parents, it builds character, resilience, and hope for the future. Our ultimate job as parents is to raise capable adults, and that can only happen if we allow them to learn.Anxiety in both parents and kids stems from intrusive thoughts becoming stuck in a "loop rollercoaster" in our minds, and Sissy walks us through calming techniques to help shift us out of that loop. The key, she shares with us, is learning to release our need for control. I was, again, so honored to have Sissy back on the show, and I highly recommend that you preorder a copy of The Worry-Free Parent which comes out very soon!
In This Episode[00:35] - Sissy Goff returns to the podcast today![2:08] - Sissy reminds us of her background.[4:04] – Sissy reveals how a suggestion from her editor prompted her to write two books.[7:05] – I praise Sissy's books for providing very practical and hands-on solutions.[8:55] – It's normal for parents to worry, but anxiety is when intrusive thoughts become stuck.[10:59] - Anxiety results when intrusive thoughts take control.[13:49] - Parents should realize that their anxiety stems from wanting the best for their kids.[15:04] - Sissy recommends practicing deep breathing and grounding techniques.[18:22] – My anxiety stemmed from caring too much about what others thought of my parenting.[19:50] - Sissy feels that mothers are too hard on themselves nowadays.[22:42] - Sissy describes the five different types of parenting.[25:49] - Letting your kids experience discomfort helps build character and resilience in them.[28:30] – I point out how releasing my need for control to God helps alleviate my anxiety.[31:02] - Overcoming hardships and receiving truth from others helps improve parenting.
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