Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUnderstanding Anxiety vs. Depression: The Role of Parents in Addressing Mental Health Challenges in Youth - ReAir
In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy addresses the nuances between normal anxiety and chronic anxiety in young people. She highli…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
From Behavior to Character: A New Approach to Parenting - ReAir
In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy delves into the concept of parenting beyond merely raising well-behaved children. She challe…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Gentle Parenting or Permissive Parenting? Why Kids Still Need Boundaries
Gentle parenting has become one of the most popular parenting trends among millennials. But when warmth replaces structure, experts warn it can backf…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
When Weekends Were Free: What Teens Lost in the Age of Constant Connection
Remember when teens spent weekends wandering the neighborhood and doing things just for fun, without documenting it online? In this episode of Facing…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
AI Toys and the Fight for Your Child's Heart
Artificial intelligence is quietly entering children's toy boxes. New reports show dozens of toys marketed to kids using AI systems, despite restrict…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Teens Aren't Sleeping (And Why It Matters More Than Grades)
Nearly 80% of high school students report getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. Is it puberty, caffeine, busy schedules, or digital dist…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Is the Internet Causing Teen Depression? Or Is It Loneliness?
Broadband internet expanded rapidly in the early 2010s, and teen mental health concerns rose alongside it. Is the internet the problem? Or is lonelin…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Should Parents Opt Out of School Tech?
More parents are pushing back against school issued devices, citing distraction, inappropriate access, and concerns about learning loss. Should schoo…
3 months ago
Picky Eaters or Fearful Hearts? What Food Really Reveals
Why are so many kids picky eaters today? Is it selfishness, fear, lack of exposure, or something deeper? In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne an…
3 months ago
Dr. Kathy Says - Hormones, Hurtful Words, and Raising Bold Kids - Questions from Be Bold for Jesus
In this special Saturday Q&A episode, Wayne and Dr. Kathy answer real parent questions from a Be Bold for Jesus event in Spokane. Topics include teen…
3 months ago