Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

Helping Kids Process Violence, Fear, and Faith

How do we talk to our kids about the hard things they see in the news without overwhelming them? In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how parents can

The Glow That Steals Peace: How Phones Keep Our Kids Awake and Anxious

Our kids are tired, but not just from sports or school. In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy and Wayne Stender unpack how smartphones are quietly stea

Before You Fix the Weight, Ask What's Underneath It

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore the growing use of weight loss medications in children and the deeper questions pa

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

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 wo

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

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

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

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 ge

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 a

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

Humanizing Generations: Moving Beyond Labels in Parenting and Culture to Inspire Leadership, Courage, and Confidence

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, host Wayne Stender and Dr. Kathy emphasize the critical roles boys and young men need to embody as sages, explorers, servan

Building Identity in Christ for Our Children That Overcomes Pressures For Perfection

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy delves into the challenges faced by today's youth, who often grapple with the pressures of hyperproductivity and

When AI Helps Kids Think, and When It Thinks for Them: Don't Outsource the Struggle That Builds Competence

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how artificial intelligence can support learning without replacing the thinking ki

Why the Screen Detox Feels So Hard: Helping Kids Relearn How to Want Ordinary Life

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore why kids can become irritable, anxious, restless, and unfocused when screen time s

Rethinking Homework: The Impact of Well-Designed Assignments on Student Success

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy explores the impact of well-designed homework on student learning. She discusses recent research that shows that

Understanding Obedience: The Importance of Connection in Parenting

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy explores the dynamics of obedience and behavior in children and teenagers. Drawing on recent research from U.S. a

Different Does Not Mean Deficient: Your Child Is More Than a Label

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences can h

Discomfort Is Survivable: Helping Kids Build Resilience

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore the difference between compassionately supporting an anxious child and unintention

Helping Teens Build an Identity Beyond the Invisible Audience

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore what can happen when teenagers step away from phones and the constant pressure of