Dr. Kathy Koch
Dr. Kathy Koch (“Cook”) is founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through her messages at schools, churches, pregnancy resource centers, and various other organizations, and she is a popular guest on radio talk shows. She has authored six books, including Screens and Teens and Start with the Heart. Kathy was a tenured associate professor of education at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, a teacher of second graders, a middle school coach, and a school board member before becoming a full-time speaker in 1991. Her faith and desire to serve and glorify God is the foundation of her ministry.
Workshops
Wednesday, June 9
Do I Even Need College?
Ideally, children are college-worthy, but college isn’t necessary for all children. Learn ways to determine what’s best for your children and some questions to ask that are better than “What do you want to do when you grow up?”
Thursday June 10
8 Great Smarts: Discovering and Using Your Child’s Intelligences
All children have eight intelligences that can be awakened, strengthened, and used when learning anything. Each intelligence will be explained so you can determine which ones are strengths for your children and how to teach with them. You’ll also learn how children might be getting into trouble through their greatest strengths and what to do about it. The ways children are smart are also relevant to friendships, obedience, and spiritual growth. All the applications make this fun and important!
Wil and Meeke Addison – Airing the Addisons AFR Radio Program
Interview with Dr. Kathy Koch – Celebrate Kids
Resiliency Rescues: Helping Children Break Bad Habits
Do your children repeat unhealthy choices? Are they not changing their behaviors? Their mindset matters. How can we help them believe truth and change their mindset so their behaviors change? They need to develop resiliency – the choice and ability to make changes and to try something new. Learn how to create an environment that makes resiliency more likely.
Friday, June 11
Motivation Matters: Start with the Heart
Understand how and why your relationship with children and character development are the foundation of motivation. Learn what to focus on and what beliefs to emphasize. Learn the four roles you must play, how to respond when children are frustrated, and how to compliment and correct effectively. You’ll love the practical ideas!
Technology’s Influence Over Children’s Beliefs and Behaviors
Understand how technology is influencing children’s beliefs and behaviors (and ours). Learn how technology is the root of some of your biggest concerns (e.g., your children’s complaining, expectations, inability to know what to do after graduation). Discover the five big lies technology is especially causing young people to believe and communication patterns and practical things to do to help them mature even as they keep using technology. You’ll find hope in this message.