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by Dr. Kathy Koch
Daily encouragement from a multitude of speakers, led by Dr. Kathy Koch. All topics covered are helpful not only to kids and their parents, but also to single adults, married couples, teachers, social workers, pastors, and many more. We hope you can be encouraged through these messages, send it to a friend so they can join you in joy and growth!
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- Today16 min
How Going Device Free Builds Real Resilience in Kids
When was the last time you looked around a room full of kids and saw every face lit—not by screens—but by conversation and curiosity? Across the country, more schools are going device-free, and something amazing is happening: kids are becoming more attentive, more engaged, and more confident. In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy and Wayne Stender unpack what's really going on when we unplug. Dr. Kathy explains that technology, while useful, can condition children to expect life to be easy—and when challenges come, they give up too soon. True resilience, she says, comes from facing real-life challenges, learning through struggle, and being guided by caring mentors and teachers. Wayne and Dr. Kathy share stories of classrooms that have banned devices and rediscovered the joy of eye contact, laughter, and deep discussion. They also dive into how screens affect the brain, why "teachers teach—devices don't," and how parents can intentionally awaken their kids' natural strengths—the 8 Great Smarts—by engaging them offline. Together, they remind parents that resilience isn't about perfection—it's about being teachable, humble, and ready to grow. Through stories from Scripture (like Apollos in Acts 18) and insights from today's classrooms, this episode will inspire you to see device-free living not as deprivation—but as an invitation to rediscover the fullness of life God designed for your family.
- Yesterday19 min
The Real Cost of Raising Kids (and Why It's Worth It)
In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne Stender and Dr. Kathy Koch tackle a question many parents quietly wrestle with: Can we really afford to raise kids in today's world? Drawing from both research and real-life experience, they unpack the financial realities of family life and explore what it means to trust God's calling over cultural caution. Dr. Kathy emphasizes that parenting isn't just a financial decision, it's a spiritual one. She encourages parents to seek the Lord's guidance when considering children, to embrace sacrifice with joy, and to celebrate kids as image bearers, not economic burdens. Together, Wayne and Dr. Kathy connect these themes to the book of Haggai, reminding listeners that delaying obedience for financial security often leads to spiritual emptiness. Parenting, they say, is sacred temple work—raising the next generation to reflect God's glory in the world.
- 4 days ago16 min
Cycle Breaking Parenting: Ending Unhealthy Patterns with Grace
In this episode of The Celebrate Kids Podcast, the daily episode Facing the Dark, Wayne Stender and Dr. Kathy Koch explore new research on parenting benchmarks and trends, especially the growing movement of "cycle-breaking parenting" among Gen Z moms and dads. Together, they unpack what it means to parent with both wisdom and grace, moving beyond negative family patterns without shaming past generations. Dr. Kathy shares practical insights on being unified as parents, balancing correction with encouragement, and raising kids who know their God-given strengths. Wayne connects these themes to Ezekiel 18, showing how Scripture reminds us that every generation can step into fresh mercies and new beginnings.
- 5 days ago16 min
The Nation's Report Card: Are Our Kids Really Learning?
In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy delves into the recent National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) report, often referred to as the nation's report card. The findings reveal that high school seniors are experiencing a significant decline in math and reading skills, with scores reaching historic lows. 12th graders have recorded the weakest performance since the assessment began. Dr. Kathy raises important questions about whether current educational assessments are outdated, considering the advancements in technology such as computers and AI that have emerged since the assessment's inception in 1992. The discussion prompts listeners to reflect on the effectiveness of traditional educational standards in today's rapidly evolving world.
- 6 days ago22 min
Teach for Competence, Not Just Completion: When Learning Finally Leaves the Workbook
In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore why knowing the right answer on a test is not the same as being ready to use that knowledge in real life. Using driver's education as an example, they discuss how experience, practice, character, and different learning strengths all contribute to genuine competence. Parents will be encouraged to look beyond conventional measures of success and teach their children in ways that help them become capable and confident in the situations they will actually face.
- 1 weeks ago20 min
What Are Screens Replacing in Your Child's Life? Don't Let Easy Information Build Weaker Minds
In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore concerns that young people may be losing some of the cognitive strength earlier generations developed through reading, sustained attention, memorization, challenge, and real world relationships. They discuss how screens may be crowding out activities that build deeper thinking and why parents still have tremendous influence at home. Parents will be encouraged to read with their kids, value learning over grades, create meaningful challenges, invest relationally, and help children believe that their future, and the wisdom they can bring to it, matters.
- 1 weeks ago20 min
From Information to Wisdom: What Kids Need From Education
In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore why so many Americans are dissatisfied with education while often feeling better about their own children's schools. They discuss the difference between simply delivering information and actually developing critical thinking, curiosity, wisdom, and readiness for life. Parents will be encouraged to look closely at what their own kids are experiencing, ask better questions about learning, stay involved with teachers and schools, and remember that education should help children do more than know facts; it should help them understand and wisely engage the world around them.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Would Your Child Tell You If Something Went Terribly Wrong?: The Conversation They May Be Afraid to Start
In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender address the growing threat of sextortion and why kids who are exploited online often stay silent out of shame or fear. They discuss the importance of keeping phones out of bedrooms and preparing ahead of time for how parents will respond if a child comes to them in crisis. Parents will be encouraged to build relationships marked by calm, trust, presence, and grace so their kids know that no mistake or manipulation has to be carried alone.
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