In today’s performance-driven world, value often feels measured in grades, trophies, or test scores. That’s exhausting, for kids and for parents. Maybe you’ve caught yourself saying, “If he just worked harder…” or “If she could just make varsity…” Only later do you realize your child heard: “I’m not enough unless I achieve more.”

More and more parents are navigating tough, emotionally charged questions about gender identity, and many feel unsure how to respond without sounding either dismissive or confused themselves. That’s why this moment matters. We don’t need louder opinions. We need deeper clarity.

If your teen is beginning to question social media, don’t panic.
Don’t rush to fix it.
And definitely don’t dismiss it.

Here’s something wild: resilience grows in the same soil as mistakes. That’s right—errors, flubs, faceplants...they’re not just OK. They’re essential. So next time your kid brings home a not-so-great grade or messes up a friendship, don’t panic. That’s classroom stuff for life.

If your child gets used to taking advice from someone (or something) that doesn’t know them, they may start believing they’re not worth knowing.

One calm, confident conversation can outshout a thousand confusing voices challenging your child’s identity confidence.

In today’s culture, conversations about gender identity and dysphoria are happening earlier and more frequently than many parents ever anticipated. It can feel overwhelming, complicated, and even scary. But it doesn’t have to be. With compassion, clarity, and Christ-centered confidence, we can engage in these conversations well.

In a recent podcast, Dr. Kathy walks through a deeply relatable scenario—one filled with grief, unmet expectations, and the tug-of-war between honoring family and making decisions that reflect personal convictions.

So what can we do to help our kids learn from life instead of just react to it?

Self-harm is never just about the behavior. It’s about the belief beneath it.

At Celebrate Kids, we believe boredom can become one of the best teachers in your child’s life. When approached with purpose, boredom helps kids grow in creativity, self-awareness, and even character.