Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy Dr. Kathy Koch

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses how to determine when children are ready for more responsibilities and how to adjust our conversations and interactions with them as they mature. She addresses the various societal benchmarks like getting a driver's license, voting, and registering for the military, and offers guidance on approaching these discussions. 

Exploring the concept of summer activities and mental health for kids, this episode delves into the idea of combating boredom and engaging children's minds during the summer months. Dr. Kathy provides insights on the importance of allowing space for deep thinking and processing in children's lives. 

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the challenges of managing screen time as a parent. She explores the idea of using screen time as a tool for motivating children to complete tasks and responsibilities. Dr. Kathy addresses a parenting philosophy on screen time from a Newsweek article and offers insights on balancing screen time with educational benefits.

Dr. Kathy discusses a new law in Oklahoma aimed at protecting kids from pornography by using different terminology. She dives into the importance of guiding and defending children while empowering them to navigate difficult situations.

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the importance of getting kids outside and how it benefits their well-being. She emphasizes the power of children looking into the distance and seeing the horizon. The episode is sponsored by Summit Ministries, a camp that helps teens explore a Christian worldview. 

This episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast delves into the topic of teen mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month. The host questions whether raising awareness truly helps teens and introduces Summit Ministries as the sponsor. They discuss the perspective of Lucy Fulkes from Oxford University, who suggests that there may be an overabundance of mental health awareness. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Kathy Cooke's insights on this thought-provoking topic.