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Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

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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19:07

Who Is Forming Your Child? Raise Kids With an...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/16

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how social media and the desire to fit in can slowly shape a teenager's identity. They discuss why family values, honest conversations, service, and calling out a child's God given strengths can give kids something stronger than the approval of the crowd. Parents will be encouraged to help their children recognize who they are becoming and build an identity rooted in purpose and who God created them to be.

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19:52

What Kids Lose When Machines Become Easier Than People

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2026/10/15

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how artificial intelligence may be reshaping the way kids understand friendship and intimacy. They discuss the danger of relationships that offer companionship without friction or reciprocity, and why children need real people to discover who they are and how relationships work. Parents will be encouraged to create shared experiences, ask meaningful questions, spend unhurried time together, and help kids develop

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17:27

When Sadness Lingers, Kids Need to Be Seen: It Is...

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2026/10/14

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore why sadness is a normal human emotion and how adults can respond when a child seems persistently down or hopeless. They discuss noticing behavioral changes, helping kids build emotional vocabulary, resisting the urge to quickly fix or spiritualize their pain, and creating homes where children feel seen, wanted, and able to talk. Parents and caring adults will be encouraged to offer steady presence and attentive

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18:21

Fake Friends & Real Faith: Helping Kids Choose True...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/13

As AI "friends" become more common, what are our kids really learning about friendship? In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender unpack Meta's new chatbot update and explore how true friendships form character, resilience, and faith. Learn how to help your kids value real people over artificial connection—and why Jesus' definition of friendship changes everything.

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20:55

Compassion or Condescension: Teaching Kids to See...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/12

When does helping someone cross the line from compassion into condescension? In this episode, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender unpack a viral Supreme Court moment that raises tough questions about empathy, equality, and how we treat others. Learn how to teach your kids the difference between pity and Christ-like compassion—and how true love restores dignity instead of diminishing it.

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30:54

Q&A - Technology and Honoring Parents As An Adult Child

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/10

Dr. Kathy recently visited Princeton Minnesota and conducted a two day parent training at New Life Church. We brought some of the questions we fielded after her teaching to the podcast to encourage you. If you'd like to bring Dr. Kathy to your church, school, or community for parent training, visit www.celebratekids.com

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17:41

Helping Kids Process Violence, Fear, and Faith

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/09

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 help children process violence, fear, and brokenness with truth and hope. Learn how creativity, compassion, and Christ-centered security can become release valves for kids' anxiety in a world that often feels heavy.

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17:45

The Glow That Steals Peace: How Phones Keep Our Kids...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/08

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 stealing sleep, peace, and purpose from our children. Learn how constant connection leads to exhaustion and anxiety, and how reclaiming rest can restore focus, joy, and faith in your home.

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20:36

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

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/07

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 parents should consider about health, habits, identity, and emotional well being. They discuss how food can become connected to loneliness, stress, family patterns, and self worth, and why treating weight alone may miss what is happening underneath. Parents will be encouraged to seek wise medical support, look for patterns, build

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16:28

How Going Device Free Builds Real Resilience in Kids

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/06

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

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19:44

The Real Cost of Raising Kids (and Why It's Worth It)

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/05

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

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16:31

Cycle Breaking Parenting: Ending Unhealthy Patterns...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/02

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

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16:47

The Nation's Report Card: Are Our Kids Really Learning?

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/10/01

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

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22:43

Teach for Competence, Not Just Completion: When...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/09/30

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

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20:53

What Are Screens Replacing in Your Child's Life?...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/09/29

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,

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20:45

From Information to Wisdom: What Kids Need From...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/09/28

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

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25:37

Would Your Child Tell You If Something Went Terribly...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/09/25

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

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16:29

Humanizing Generations: Moving Beyond Labels in...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/09/24

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, servants, warriors, and husbands. The discussion is sparked by recent events, including the assassination of their friend Charlie Kirk, and touches on the perceived crisis among young men exacerbated by the COVID pandemic and cultural shifts. Dr. Kathy advocates for a holistic understanding of masculinity that balances strength with

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13:48

Building Identity in Christ for Our Children That...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/09/23

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 the quest for perfection. She emphasizes the importance of helping children build their identity in Christ rather than solely focusing on their achievements. The discussion highlights the need for parents to recognize and celebrate their children's qualities, such as loyalty and confidence, and to be mindful of the potential dark

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19:22

When AI Helps Kids Think, and When It Thinks for...

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy ·

2026/09/22

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 kids need to do on their own. They discuss a practical "stoplight" approach to AI use, how technology can spark curiosity and deepen understanding, and why some assignments still need the struggle of independent thinking. Parents and educators will be encouraged to help kids evaluate when AI is a useful tool and how to preserve the

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