Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore the connection between nutrition and a child's overall well being. They discuss new research linking healthier food choices with lower rates of anxiety and depression, along with the importance of hydration, family meals, modeling, and helping kids notice how different foods affect the way they feel. Parents will be encouraged to make realistic changes without shame and recognize that caring for the body can also support emotional resilience and healthy family formation.

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."

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.

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.

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.