Ep. 35 - The Important Role of Parents in Educational Success (Part 2 of 2) // Dr. Kathy Koch

How to STOP Obsessing Over Your Children’s WeaknessChristy-Faith and Dr. Kathy Koch explore the importance of understanding children's learning styles, the detrimental effects of perfectionism, and the debate between gentle and authoritarian parenting styles. The conversation emphasizes the need for resilience and character development in children, as well as the significance of motivation and valuing learning over grades. Become a Thrive member to gain access to homeschool training, support, and community:https://christy-faith.com/thrive  Takeaways: Perfectionism can stem from pride and emotional immaturity.Children need to struggle to appreciate their victories.The goal of parenting is to cultivate beautiful human beings.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.  Find Dr. Kathy Koch here: Website: https://CelebrateKids.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/CelebrateKidsInc******************************************* SHOW SPONSORS CTC MathGet 50% off my favorite online math curriculumhttps://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF ******************************************* LINKS & RESOURCES Connect with Christy-Faith in Thrive Homeschool Community, and build a homeschool that does right by your kids: https://christy-faith.com/thriveChristy-Faith’s ListThe first place you look to find homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges: https://christy-faiths-list.comPick up your copy of Christy-Faith’s latest book!Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School Systemhttps://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-risingFREE:01-FREE- How to Homeschool Guidehttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-how-to-homeschool-guide 02-FREE- My Curriculum Recommendationshttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations  03-FREE QUIZ- 5 Minute Homeschool Style Finderhttps://christy-faith.com/5-minute-homeschool-style-finder 04-FREE- Homeschool Wellness Checkhttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-homeschool-wellness-check 05-FREE- Curriculum Comparison Charthttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-comparison-chart 06-FREE- 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventurehttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-20-questions-to-kickstart-your-deschooling-adventure 07-FREE- Get my Weekly GIFT email (my newsletter)https://christy-faith.com/sign-up-newsletter-gift-emails  Work with Christy-Faith:https://christy-faith.com/contact*******************************************CHAPTERS00:00 Understanding Children's Learning Styles02:55 The Impact of Perfectionism on Learning06:09 Navigating Parenting Styles: Gentle vs Authoritarian08:54 Building Resilience in Children12:08 The Importance of Character Development15:07 Motivation and Value in Learning*******************************************FIND CHRISTY-FAITH HEREWebsite: https://christy-faith.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christy_faithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christy_faith_homeschoolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@christy-faithPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ChristyFaithHomeschoolingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristyFaithHomeschoolThreads: https://www.threads.net/@christy_faith_homeschoolX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Christy_Faith_1