Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

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Helping Kids Find Courage in Embarrassing Moments By Climbing Cringe Mountain Oct 30, 2026

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Embarrassment isn't failure, it's the birthplace of faith. Join Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender as they explore how God uses uncomfortable moments to strengthen kids. Discover how the 8 Great Smarts help children face challenges with creativity and confidence, and learn to celebrate the courage it takes to "step out of the boat."

Reclaiming Our Kids' Purpose in a Digital World Oct 29, 2026

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When stress hits, kids retreat to what feels safe, often a screen. In this conversation, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender help parents understand what kids are really searching for in gaming and how to reconnect them to God's design for competence, purpose, and belonging.

Teaching Our Kids the Power of Focus in a Distracted World Oct 28, 2026

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In a world full of noise, distractions, and dopamine triggering apps, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender talk about how parents can help kids rediscover the gift of focus, and why staying faithful to one task is an act of worship that builds character and identity.

They Need to Be Seen Before They Need a Solution: How Your Presence Can Become a Lifeline Oct 27, 2026

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In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore what struggling teenagers need when they finally reach out to an adult. They discuss the importance of noticing changes, responding to emotion with emotion, listening before trying to solve the problem, and following up so kids know they were genuinely heard. Parents and caring adults will be encouraged to set distractions aside and intentionally remind children they are wanted and important, strengthening the security, identity, belonging, and purpose that help kids understand why their lives matter.

Competence Grows When Kids Are Actually Sent Out: Kids Need More Than Classrooms to Get Ready for Life Oct 26, 2026

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In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore what teenagers actually need from education to prepare for life beyond the classroom. They discuss the value of work experience, financial skills, communication, relational intelligence, and opportunities to interact with people outside a child's normal circle. Parents and educators will be encouraged to create real world experiences that stretch kids and help them discover competence through challenge, not just instruction, so they can step into the future with greater clarity and confidence.

Scrolling Minds, Still Hearts: Helping Kids Refocus in a Distracted World Oct 23, 2026

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New research shows that early social media use lowers kids' reading, memory, and vocabulary, but that's not the only loss. In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how constant scrolling reshapes our children's ability to think, rest, and relate. Learn how to help your family unplug with purpose, restore focus through faith, and find joy in being fully present.

Math, Mastery, and God's Design: Helping Kids See Numbers as Worship Oct 22, 2026

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Is math just another school subject, or could it be a way to see God's order and beauty? In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender unpack the growing math crisis in schools and explore why numbers, patterns, and problem-solving matter for your child's confidence and faith. Discover how interest drives ability, and how teaching kids that math reflects God's design can help them approach learning with joy instead of fear.

Protecting Kids From Technology Without Isolating Them Oct 21, 2026

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In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how parents can delay phone access without leaving kids unprepared for the technology filled world around them. They discuss building gratitude, discernment, real conversation skills, and other-centeredness during the phone free years, while also recognizing the genuine social pressure kids can feel when friends communicate primarily through devices. Parents will be encouraged to keep evaluating their decisions and gradually introduce technology in ways that strengthen character and real relationships.

Let Them Try Before You Decide Who They Are Oct 20, 2026

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In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how parents can help kids discover their gifts without overengineering their childhood. They discuss the value of exposing children to different activities and noticing what brings them joy and energy. Parents will also be encouraged to think carefully about commitment while still recognizing when an activity may no longer be healthy or useful.

Your Job Is Teaching Your Kids More Than You Think Oct 19, 2026

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In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how a parent's work can shape a child's understanding of learning and the future. They discuss why kids need to know more than what their parents do for a living; they need to see how adults make decisions, solve problems, serve others, and connect work to calling. Parents will be encouraged to talk openly about vocation and see that a job is not their identity, but it can be an important way to provide and live out God given purpose.