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Feelings of discontent sometimes feel unavoidable in this digital age, because unlike in the previous generations when the temptation to compare only came from face-to-face interaction or the occasional hand-written note in the mail, we have the blessing and burden of peering into the lives of others all the livelong day.
Today, we want to flip the narrative. Instead of focusing on what we lack, let’s start focusing on what we offer–what makes us unique–what makes us awesome. If that phrase makes you squirm a bit, that’s understandable. We’re all so used to feeling down about ourselves that it can feel slightly uncomfortable acknowledging the good that God is working in us.
Today we welcome Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids based in Fort Worth, Texas, popular national convention speaker, and author of several great books including 8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child’s Intelligences.
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“We can do so much more than we think we can.”
Dr. Kathy Koch
To learn more about Dr. Kathy Koch:
“[Knowing your Smart] empowers you to believe good things about yourself and good things about your Creator.”
Dr. Kathy Koch
Dr. Kathy Koch’s books:
- 8 Great Smarts: Discover and Nurture Your Child’s Intelligences
- Start with the Heart: How to Motivate Your Kids to Be Compassionate, Responsible, and Brave (Even When You’re Not Around)
- Five to Thrive: How to Determine If Your Core Needs Are Being Met (and What to Do When They’re Not)
- No More Perfect Kids: Love Your Kids for Who They Are
- Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World
8 Great Smarts:
- Word smart
- Logic smart
- Picture smart
- Music smart
- Body smart
- Nature smart
- People smart
- Self smart
“It’s not prideful to know what you’re capable of.”
Dr. Kathy Koch
Mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 4: The Comparison Trap
- Episode 65: Finding the “Smart” in Your Child with Dr. Kathy Koch
“Differences are different; they’re not bad.”
Dr. Kathy Koch