Episode Details

Ep. 35 - The Important Role of Parents in Educational Success (Part 2 of 2) // Dr. Kathy Koch

Episode 35 Published 1 year, 5 months ago

Description

How to STOP Obsessing Over Your Children’s Weakness

Christy-Faith and Dr. Kathy Koch explore the importance of understanding children's learning styles, the detrimental effects of perfectionism, and the debate between gentle and authoritarian parenting styles. The conversation emphasizes the need for resilience and character development in children, as well as the significance of motivation and valuing learning over grades.

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Takeaways:

Perfectionism can stem from pride and emotional immaturity.
Children need to struggle to appreciate their victories.
The goal of parenting is to cultivate beautiful human beings.

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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