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

The Christy-Faith Show

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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• Website: https://CelebrateKids.com
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/CelebrateKidsInc

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Embracing Abundance in Education

02:31 Understanding Different Learning Styles

04:20 The Eight Great Smarts

15:50 The Impact of Recognizing Smarts on Confidence

18:10 Advocating for Homeschooling

26:16 Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses in Learning

31:55 The Importance of Soft Skills in Education

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