Episode Details

Ep. 34 - The Important Role of Parents in Educational Success (Part 1 of 2) // Dr. Kathy Koch

Episode 34 Published 1 year, 5 months ago

Description

Christy-Faith and Dr. Kathy Koch delve into the importance of recognizing and embracing different learning styles in children. They discuss the concept of 'Eight Great Smarts' and how understanding these can transform the educational experience for both parents and children. The discussion emphasizes the significance of homeschooling as a means to cater to individual learning needs, the impact of recognizing a child's unique strengths on their confidence, and the necessity of fostering soft skills in education. The conversation is rich with insights on parenting, education, soft skills, and the holistic development of children.

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Takeaways:

We were created to live an abundant life.
Different isn't wrong; different is just different.
All children possess the capacity for all eight smarts.

About today’s guest:

Dr. Kathy Koch (“cook”) is the Founder of Celebrate Kids. She has spoken to thousands of parents, teachers, and children in over 25 countries. Kirk Cameron chose her as an expert in two recent documentaries and she is also a popular guest on many radio talk shows and podcasts. She podcasts at “Facing the Dark” and she is the author of seven books published by Moody. Dr. Kathy earned a PhD in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University.

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