“We have to understand that all kids are motivated. It’s not a question of how do I get them motivated; it’s how do I redirect their motivation to something healthy.” -Dr. Kathy Koch

Dr. Kathy Koch, an author, speaker, and follower of Jesus, earned a Ph.D. in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University and influences thousands of parents, teachers, and children worldwide. She is the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids and an associate founder of Ignite the Family. She speaks through keynote messages, seminars, and chapels and is a popular guest on Focus on the Family radio and other radio talk shows.

In this first episode of the three-part series, Dr. Kathy discusses her unique ministry, Celebrate Kids, and her two books, Start with the Heart: How to Motivate Your Kids to Be Compassionate, Responsible, and Brave (Even When You’re Not Around) and Five to Thrive: How to Determine if Your Core Needs Are Met (and What To Do If They’re Not).

Dr. Kathy elaborates on the following topics:

• Confusion around the issue of motivation and how to help your children become motivated for the right things.
• The best way to teach Christlike characteristics in the home is for parents to model those attributes in front of the children and then inspect their children’s character and behavior by complimenting and correcting them.
• Different components of a changing child’s behavior and how a parent can create the desire for a child to change.
• Five core needs of humans and how these needs need to be met in a healthy way through God.

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