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Kathy Koch

Dr. Kathy Koch is one of those rare people who sees kids clearly and helps the rest of us do the same. As the founder of Celebrate Kids, she helps us build confident, resilient, Christ-centered identity and steady mental health into children by calling out their God-given gifts and their 8 smarts. She’s on the road speaking to youth, parents, grandparents, and educators and has written nine books and has two more in process. She is a consistent podcaster and a trusted voice in conversations around identity, child development, communication, learning, and faith. Dr. Kathy holds a PhD in reading and educational psychology and brings decades of educational research, classroom experience, leadership training, and ministry application to her work.

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Finding Your New Normal in Relating to Your Adult Children

Dr. Kathy Koch wants to help parents adjust to a “new normal” when their children become adults. The relationship has changed, and parents of adult kids need to change their expectations, listen more and advise less, break free from codependency, and give these new adults space and freedom to become the people God made them to be. (April 29 – April 30)

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Helping Your Child Develop Resilience (Part 2 of 2)

When it comes to instilling character in our kids, the most important aspect we can teach and model for them is resilience. On this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Dr. Kathy Koch explores ways you can help your child face challenges with courage, confidence, and conviction. You’ll get a solid idea of what it looks like to bounce back from struggles and difficulties, as well as some tools to help you develop and nurture a spirit of resilience in your home. (Part 2 of 2)

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Helping Your Child Develop Resilience (Part 1 of 2)

When it comes to instilling character in our kids, the most important aspect we can teach and model for them is resilience. On this two-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Dr. Kathy Koch explores ways you can help your child face challenges with courage, confidence, and conviction. You’ll get a solid idea of what it looks like to bounce back from struggles and difficulties, as well as some tools to help you develop and nurture a spirit of resilience in your home. (Part 1 of 2)

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Helping Your Child Thrive with Gender Confidence

Families feel like they are caught in the middle of a transgender war. But instead of responding with fear or anger, Christian parents need to show compassion, hope, truth, and confidence to kids and teens who may be experiencing gender confusion. Drs. Kathy Koch and Jeff Myers offer helpful insights and godly truth about this contentious issue in today’s culture.

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Created by God for a Purpose

Dr. Kathy Koch shares that when she was growing up, she was dismayed at being taller-than-average and having a very deep voice. But God has used those traits to help Kathy become a powerful public speaker who can be seen and heard quite easily, even without a microphone! She urges parents and kids to embrace their ‘different’ gifts and use them for God’s glory.

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Your Teens Need You, Not More Screen Time

Would you like more meaningful connection with your teens? Keep reading to learn more about how it’s important to spend face-to-face time with your teens, outside of screen time.