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The How of Why of Teaching Kids to Think Critically with Dr. Kathy Koch — Part 1| 1109

Homeschooling, MomStrong Parenting

Have you ever thought about thinking? It’s one of Dr. Kathy’s favorite things to talk about with parents. Given the mess of our culture, adults better think about it, too. What are we thinking about? Why? With what? Dr. Kathy has some wonderful tips for parents, teachers—and grownups!


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Dr. Kathy Koch (cook) is the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, and a co-founder of Ignite the Family, based in Alpharetta, GA. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events. Her newest book, Start with the Heart: How to Motivate Your Kids to Be Compassionate, Responsible, and Brave (even when you’re not around) was published by Moody in March.

Dr. Kathy earned a Ph.D. in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University. She was a tenured associate professor of education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, a teacher of second graders, a middle school coach, and a school board member before becoming a full-time conference and keynote speaker in 1991. She has loved Jesus for years and her faith and desire to serve and glorify God is the foundation of her ministry.


Links to resources mentioned in podcast

  • Focus Children’s Thinking to Increase Learning and Decrease Frustration PDF
  • February 11-13 Church on the Rock Women’s Conference | Battle Ground, WA
  • Celebrate Kids

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Heidi has been married to her husband Jay since 1989. Together they have seven children and three grandchildren! The St. Johns homeschooled their kids all the way through high school. Heidi is the the author of seven books, host of the popular podcast "Off the Bench," and the founder of MomStrong International, an online community of women learning God's Word and how to apply it to every day life. She and her husband Jay are also the founders of Firmly Planted Family and the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center, located in Vancouver, Washington. View all posts by Heidi St. John →

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