“We teach our children biblical character, not so that they’re better than others, not so that they perform better than others, but because it glorifies God when we put him on display in that way.” – Dr. Kathy Koch.

Kathy Koch, PhD, is the founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc., and a child development specialist. She is also the author of seven bestselling parent-child enrichment books. In her latest book, Parent Differently, Raise Kids with Biblical Character That Changes Culture (Moody Publishers), Dr. Kathy reminds parents that if they want to see their children adopt positive attitudes, act righteously, and develop healthy habits, then they must lead by example in understanding and demonstrating biblical character. Dr. Kathy offers practical, relatable, and spiritual-centered insights and strategies for parents and educators, instructing them on how to guide children to develop biblical character so they flourish in life. She further encourages readers that there is “no shame or blame for yesterday and great hope for tomorrow.”

During this episode, Dr. Kathy shares insights on her latest book, emphasizes the importance of instilling biblical character in children, and how parents can guide their kids to develop these values early on. She discusses the importance of gratitude and the connection between a child’s beliefs and their character choices.

“I wrote this book because if children don’t have character, they will not develop into the people that God intended for them to be.” – Dr. Kathy Koch.

Key Takeaways:

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• Emphasis on leading by example, understanding biblical character, and the significance of character in children’s development.
  
• The impact of negative character traits on children’s ability to influence and contribute positively to society.
  
• It’s never too early or too late to teach biblical character traits.
  
• Utilization of biblical stories and figures to teach children about character and the importance of redemption and second chances in character development.
  
• The three indicators of maturity in character: completeness, consistency, and automaticity.
  
• The importance of teaching gratitude as a foundational character virtue.
  
• The disconnection between chronological age and maturity in character.
  
• Jesus’ belief in the importance of children and their influence, highlighting how Jesus valued and prioritized spending time with children.
  
• Emphasizing the critical role of children as the future and the importance of investing in them.
  
• Encouraging parents to prioritize character development over rule-following and obedience.
  

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