Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

In this episode, we explore one of the most important—and overlooked—truths about modern parenting: kids model their screen habits after their parents. Drawing on new research, Dr. Kathy explains why parental phone use is the strongest predictor of a child's screen time and how small shifts in our habits can reshape the culture of our homes. We look at how to replace screen time with meaningful connection, why outdoor time matters (even for kids who aren't nature-loving), and how biblical principles from Ephesians 4 guide real, lasting change. This episode equips parents to lead with intention, break the tech cycle, and help kids thrive, mind, body, and soul.

What happens when the world feels uncertain? From canceled flights to government shutdowns, kids are watching and wondering if they're safe. Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender talk about how parents can recognize insecurity in their children, help them rebuild trust, and anchor their hearts in the one thing that never changes, God's goodness and presence.

Memorizing math facts is helpful, but without meaning, it's just noise. Dr. Kathy Koch unpacks the science behind fluency and confidence, while Wayne Stender reflects on how families can apply Deuteronomy 6 in education. Together they help parents see how curiosity, practice, and purpose create lifelong learners who love truth.

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore what happens when kids begin to believe they are simply "bad" at something difficult, especially math. They discuss why avoiding hard subjects can strengthen anxiety and why parents should praise effort and progress instead of perfection. Parents will be encouraged to help kids stay engaged with challenges and understand that difficulty does not define who they are or what God may be developing in them.

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore the financial pressures surrounding family life and why money should matter without becoming the only factor guiding decisions about children. They discuss sacrifice, maturity, calling, community support, and the importance of seeking God's direction rather than letting statistics make deeply human decisions for us. Parents and adults will be encouraged to celebrate kids by getting to know them, valuing them, inviting them into meaningful family life, and helping them grow into the people God created them to be.