Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore the financial pressures surrounding family life and why money should matter without becoming the only factor guiding decisions about children. They discuss sacrifice, maturity, calling, community support, and the importance of seeking God's direction rather than letting statistics make deeply human decisions for us. Parents and adults will be encouraged to celebrate kids by getting to know them, valuing them, inviting them into meaningful family life, and helping them grow into the people God created them to be.

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.