Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy Dr. Kathy Koch

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy explores the powerful impact of intergenerational relationships, specifically focusing on the role of grandparents in helping children navigate anxiety and fear. Research highlights the benefits of older adults engaging in communities, preserving stories, and contributing to healthy aging. 

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the impact of technology on children, exploring how much data technology knows about them and whether kids prefer living a life based on algorithms. The episode delves into the challenges this presents for parents in today's digital age. This episode is sponsored by Summit Ministries, known for their worldview-based camp that helps guide kids through challenging life questions.


 

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy explores the idea of creating spaces for teens where adults are not present, raising questions about the wisdom of such environments. The episode is sponsored by Summit Ministries, a camp dedicated to addressing big questions that kids face during their development. Dr. Kathy speaks at Summit, where mentors help kids navigate challenging times. Summit Ministries offers camps in Manitou Springs, Colorado, and Lookout Mountain, Georgia, providing opportunities for kids to gain additional support and understanding as they start the school year. Listeners are encouraged to visit summitministries.org/celebratekids for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Kathy addresses the growing concerns of parents about their children's mental health, specifically anxiety and depression. A new report reveals that 40% of U.S. parents are extremely or very worried about their children experiencing these issues. These concerns outweigh worries about physical dangers such as bullying, kidnapping, and drug/alcohol use. Dr. Kathy explores the role of fear in parenting and how it should guide our interactions with kids. Tune in to gain insights on navigating these fears and finding the brightness of God's glory in dark places.


 

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.