THE CELEBRATE KIDS PODCAST
THE CELEBRATE KIDS PODCAST
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When the Meltdown Isn’t About Minecraft: Getting Under the Surface to Help Our Kids Thrive
Here’s hope: most “behavior problems” are messages. When we listen beneath the noise, we find what kids actually need: security, identity, belonging, and the One who can meet those needs. Jesus cares about the heart more than hacks, and He equips us to parent that way too.
Kids Thrive on Feeling Valued
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.”
When Identity Feels Fragile: Helping Kids See Themselves Through God’s Eyes
Sometimes kids don’t voice the struggle, but you see it in their shoulders or the way they retreat to their room. The unspoken doubt is heavy. They might not even have words for it.
This is where your presence matters most. Sitting on the edge of the bed, folding laundry nearby, or inviting them on a car ride, these simple acts say, “You’re not alone. I’m here.” And in that safe presence, truth has room to grow.
Unmasking the Confusion: Helping Kids See Identity with Clarity in a World of Mixed Messages
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.
Teens Are Tapping Out: Why Your Child Might Be Questioning Social Media (and That’s a Good Thing)
If your teen is beginning to question social media, don’t panic.
Don’t rush to fix it.
And definitely don’t dismiss it.
Don’t Let Their Mirror Be a Screen: Why Confidence Needs Real Relationship
Confidence isn’t something you conjure up by staring in a mirror and saying affirmations. It’s built through relationship. It's formed as children are seen, known, named, and celebrated by the people who love them most.
Raising Resilient Kids
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.
The Danger of Discounting Relationships: Why Wisdom Still Needs a Human Face
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.
Raising Gender-Confident Kids Podcast: Truth and Compassion Foster Confidence
Some kids fold their arms and shut down the minute you bring up identity. Others go quiet but keep listening, hoping you’ll keep the conversation safe enough for them to stay in it. And some will challenge you outright, pushing to see if you really believe what you say.
Celebrate Identity Confidence in Kids
One calm, confident conversation can outshout a thousand confusing voices challenging your child’s identity confidence.
How to Have Compassionate Dialogue on Gender Dysphoria.
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.
Respect boundaries in family discussions.
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.
Resiliency and Fostering Peacemaking in Kids
So what can we do to help our kids learn from life instead of just react to it?
Replace Lies with Truth Before Self-Harm Becomes A Child’s Leading Voice
Self-harm is never just about the behavior. It’s about the belief beneath it.
Teach Kids to Embrace Boredom
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.
Weight Loss Drugs Raise Concerns: Why Our Kids Need More Than a Quick Fix
It’s not a made-up story. It’s a growing trend. And it raises a critical question for parents, teachers, and mentors: What are we really teaching our kids about health, discipline, and identity?
Embrace Changing Dynamics in Parenting
As children transition into adolescence, the dynamics of parenting inevitably shift. This stage presents both challenges and opportunities for deeper connections.
Planting Summer Reading Seeds of Delight, Learning, and Identity
Let’s reframe it together. Encouraging your kids to read this summer isn’t just about avoiding the “summer slide” in academics. It’s about helping them slide into wonder, dive into imagination, and explore who they are, one page at a time.
Guide Children to Discover Identity: A Parent’s Joy and Responsibility
When we pay attention to what naturally lights our kids up, we can help them name those strengths. That “naming” is powerful. A child who hears, “You’re really good at explaining things—have you thought about teaching?” begins to see themselves with purpose.
Teaching Kids to Value Sources: The Start of True Wisdom
Have you ever watched your child ask Siri or ChatGPT a question and wondered, “Where are they learning this from?” Whether it’s “What’s the capital of Peru?” or “What is a woman?”, our kids are asking big questions, and often getting answers from voices we didn’t invite into the conversation.