In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the importance of getting kids outside and how it benefits their well-being. She emphasizes the power of children looking into the distance and seeing the horizon. The episode is sponsored by Summit Ministries, a camp that helps teens explore a Christian worldview.

This episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast delves into the topic of teen mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month. The host questions whether raising awareness truly helps teens and introduces Summit Ministries as the sponsor. They discuss the perspective of Lucy Fulkes from Oxford University, who suggests that there may be an overabundance of mental health awareness. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Kathy Cooke's insights on this thought-provoking topic.

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy explores the decline of music education among young people. She discusses the impact of music on personal expression and opportunities for advancement. Dr. Kathy shares alarming statistics from studies conducted in Texas and California, highlighting the significant attrition rates and decreased enrollment in music classes. She emphasizes the importance of encouraging young people to embrace music and advocates for equal access to music education in low-income and diverse school districts. Tune in to learn more about the dark place our culture may be heading and how we can support our kids in diving into music.

Dr. Kathy considers a new report that highlights where some developmental delays may come from. With many turning to technology and the pandemic era policies, Dr. Kathy considers parental involvement and gives parents some helpful tips on engaging their child.

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy addresses the rising trend of feeling lonely, sad, and isolated, discussing how parents can support their children through similar emotions. The episode is sponsored by Summit Ministries, known for training young people in Christian worldview with a two-week summer camp featuring top experts like Dr. Kathy. For more information on Summit Ministries, visit summitministries.org/celebratekids.

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the impact of alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine on the mental health of high school students. She addresses the findings of researchers in Massachusetts who surveyed over 15,000 students and discovered a higher risk of mental health disorders among those using these substances. Dr. Kathy emphasizes the importance of having meaningful conversations with teens about these issues in a culture that often overlooks their struggles with mental health.

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy delves into the debate between quality and quantity time spent with children. She addresses the importance of parental engagement at specific moments throughout the day, as highlighted by neuroscientist Jacques Penkeeps.