In today's video Dr. Kathy shares about her personal A+ answers to the questions surrounding our 5 Core Needs of Security, Identity, Belonging, Purpose, and Competence. If you find these videos helpful please "Like" and "Share" them on your social networks. Thank you! … [Read more...]
Kathyism #25 – 5 Core Needs – “Competence: Part 2″
May 2, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Comparing ourselves to others can be very discouraging, but competence isn't based on other's competencies, it is based on yours. It's great to have role models, but we have to understand who we as individuals are becoming. When children ask the question, "What Do I Do Well?" we want to help them have an answer based in their positive character qualities, healthy self-confidence, and a well-reasoned decision making process. Dr. Kathy explores this topic even further in today's video. So check it out and if you find these videos helpful, please "Like" and "Share" them with your social networks. Thank you! … [Read more...]
Kathyism #24 – 5 Core Needs: “Competence”
April 25, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
The defining question of "Competence" is, "What Do I Do Well?" When a child asks that question, ideally we would hope there would be many answers. Answers based on character, athletic, artistic, academic achievements, and other interests. Notice however the question is "What Do I do Well?" The question is not "What Do I Do Perfectly?" In today's video Kathy encourages us to celebrate our kids' honest attempts at achievement and excellence. If you find these videos helpful, please "Like" and "Share" them with your social networks. Thank you! … [Read more...]
Kathyism #23 – 5 Core Needs – “Purpose: Part 2″
April 18, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
When asking the question, "Why Am I Alive?" kids today need real hope, to be inspired to serve others, and provided direction that is both accurate and encouraging. Check out today's video which is part 2 of our 4th Core need "Purpose." If you find these videos helpful, please "Like" or "Share" them with your online social networks to help spread the word. Thank you! … [Read more...]
Kathyism #22 – 5 Core Needs: “Purpose”
April 11, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Today we continue with our "5 Core Needs" series with an introduction to "Purpose." What do you say to children when they ask, "Why Am I Alive?" Dr. Kathy believes that we are all here to "leave the world a better place." One fantastic conversation anyone can have with children is to ask how they could leave the world a better place. Check out today's video and we would love to hear from you if you have this conversation with your children or students. If you find these videos helpful, please "Like" or "Share" them with your online social networks to help spread the word. Thank you! … [Read more...]
I Will Walk Beside You
April 8, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Every Monday, I’ll post about discovering genuine hope and authentic answers for living a healthy life. — How do you respond to life’s challenges? It tells us a lot about where you have your security. Who’s with you in times of need? It tells us a lot about your belonging. What do you make of your life after tragedy strikes? This tells us a lot about your purpose. A friend of mine models healthy responses to challenges and tragedy better than most. He wouldn’t claim he’s anyone special. He would properly credit God and His sustaining power. And, yet, any of us who know God know it’s our choice whether to rely on Him or not. Brandon has given me permission to share part of his recent Facebook post here. His … [Read more...]
Dr. Kathy Koch Kathyism #21 – 5 Core Needs – “Belonging: Part 2″
March 28, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
The defining question of our third core need of "Belonging" is, "Who Wants Me?" In today's video Dr. Kathy explores very practical ways for us to help children answer this question as a part of their natural need for friendship. Dr. Kathy explains, in very clear and practical terms, how to identify healthy friends, initiate conversations, evaluate friendships, and even how to honor other children your child determines they need to end their friendships with. So check out today's video and let us know what you think. If you find this video helpful, please "Like" and "Share" it with your social networks. We greatly appreciate you! … [Read more...]
Kathyism #20 – 5 Core Needs: “Belonging”
March 21, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Today Dr. Kathy continues with the "5 Core Needs Series" by addressing the third core need of "Belonging." It is very important to establish a child's security and identity, but what happens when they ask, "Who Wants Me?" This critical question is the defining question of our third core need of "Belonging." Dr. Kathy has some very helpful insight into this question that will help you help your children have a healthy sense of belonging. … [Read more...]
Is Authentic Relationship Simply a Nice Ideal To Talk About?
March 4, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
Every Monday, I’ll post about discovering genuine hope and authentic answers for living a healthy life. — Today, I’m taking the day off and giving this space to an excellent, must-read piece from my friend and colleague, Randy Thomas. This post was on his personal blog last week and I knew I wanted you to read it as soon as I read it. I was going to pull out some of his statements to put here at the beginning to encourage you to read the whole post, but I can’t. There are too many great statements and the choice is too hard. Randy writes about the need for and value of authentic relationships. This goes right along with the belonging need I often blog about here. Many of Randy’s statements also fit our Celebrate Kids … [Read more...]
Thought Provoking Discussion Starters #53: Pictures Encapsulate Ideas
February 22, 2013 by · 7 Comments
Every Friday, I’ll post thought provoking discussion starters. — Is representing ideas in pictures easy or hard for you? Some people do it naturally, without even thinking about it. The way I describe it is pictures just jump into their head. For some people, like me, words do the jumping. For a new product we’re creating at Celebrate Kids, Inc., we’d like a picture to represent five different important concepts. Maybe you can help us. You’ll recognize these as the five core needs if you read my blog on Mondays. What picture would you choose to represent Security? Identity? Belonging? Purpose? Competence? I’d love to know. Please comment below. … [Read more...]
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