As a kids ministry leader, you probably tend to consume lots of CAFFEINE to have the energy needed for the role God has called you to do and you’ve probably given out more GOLDFISH than anyone can imagine. As you dive into this devotional resource, may your walk with Him be strengthened as you spend
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We’re Melissa, David and Sissy. We’ve been counseling kids and families for over 75+ years at Daystar Counseling Ministries, a place that one of our little friends called “the yellow house that helps people.” We are honored to take what we learn from these wise kids and families and bring it to you by way
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The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James and David Thomas Playing off the themes in the Caldecott Medal-winning children’s book Where the Wild Things Are, this informative, practical, and encouraging guide will help parents guide boys down the path to healthy and authentic manhood. Wild Things addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual parts of
A Boy’s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions by David Thomas This workbook was created primarily to help elementary-age boys understand themselves better and learn how to work through overwhelming emotions–all from a biblical perspective. This age group spans a lot of reading levels, so with younger boys especially, it’s best to read it out loud
The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach by Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan From birth to adulthood, our children’s physical and intellectual development is carefully tracked and charted. But what about their hearts? After all, how our children develop emotionally, socially, and spiritually will determine who they become
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Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas Some say that’s just how boys are–prone to outbursts or sullenness. But what’s behind these and other issues? Drawing from twenty-five years of counseling boys and working with parents, David Thomas sheds light on common emotional struggles, including anger, anxiety, and depression, and shares practical ways you
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