Audiobooks by Kathy Koch, Ph.D.

8 Great Smarts for Homeschooling Families: A Guide to Teaching Based on Your Child's Unique Strength

Kids don’t just learn one way . . . and that matters a lot for homeschool parents. One of the benefits of a home education is a curriculum designed to fit each student. But that means knowing how your child learns. Not every child receives knowledge the same way. It’s up to the teacher to figure out the best way to reach each one. Based on the 8 Smarts identified by Kathy Koch—word, logic, picture, music, body, nature, people, and self—8 Great Smarts for Homeschooling Families tailors these ideas to the unique setting of the home classroom. Tina Hollenbeck, a leader in the home education community, applies the 8 Smarts to each division of a complete curriculum: - Math - Language Arts - Science - Social Studies - Religious Education - Fine Arts - Electives Yet when it comes down to it, the real benefit of homeschooling is personal relationships. Hollenbeck concludes by showing that when parents know their kids’ multiple intelligences—and when kids understand their family members in turn—it leads to a healthy homeschool dynamic. So don’t try to teach in the dark. Know your kid’s smarts, then watch them start engaging with their world in fresh ways.

Kathy Koch, Ph.D., Kathy Koch, Phd, Tina Hollenbeck (Author), Ann Russek (Narrator)

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Five to Thrive: How to Determine If Your Core Needs Are Being Met (and What to Do When They're Not)

Answering 5 Questions Can Change Your Life. Who can I trust? Who am I? Who wants me? Why am I alive? What do I do well? Every human has five core needs, and if you're going to thrive, these needs must be met in healthy ways—primarily through God. Learn what they are and how you can develop beliefs and skills so they're met and you become whole, content, and at peace. Start thriving as you use the ideas in this revised and updated edition of Finding Authentic Hope and Wholeness. With humor and vulnerability Dr. Kathy Koch gives you the tools to develop an authentic sense of self and a positive outlook on the future.Take the time to ask yourself these five questions, and discover the answers as you journey with Dr. Kathy toward hope and wholeness. You'll be glad you did—for the rest of your life.

Kathy Koch, Ph.D., Kathy Koch, Phd (Author), Lisa Lindsley (Narrator)

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Start with the Heart: How to Motivate Your Kids to Be Compassionate, Responsible, and Brave (Even Wh

Parenting strategies you can be proud of You know the feeling. You got frustrated, desperate, or overwhelmed and you reacted before you could think it through. Whether it's a one-time thing or it becomes a habit, we all parent in ways we don't like. But it doesn't have to continue. Whether it's bribery, yelling, counting to three, or threats of punishment you didn't mean to make, reacting never feels good. But if you can learn to act with intentionality, you'll feel better about your choices and be grateful for the results. Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced "cook"), author of Screens and Teens and 8 Great Smarts, will teach you proven strategies for training your child's heart and parenting in a way that honors God. She'll help you move your child from, "I can't, I won't,' to "I can, I will, and I did." We can do better than "Because I said so." or "No screen time for 3 days." We can do better than mere behavior modification. We can change our children's hearts and teach them to do what is good, godly, and right even when we're not around. Once you've learned to put these motivation strategies in place there's no more need to nag, you'll be astounded at what your kids will do without being asked. Dr. Kathy doesn't offer a quick-fix. Starting with the heart is all about changing what children believe in order to change their behavior. And learning to use this kind of motivation takes effort, consistency, and strategy, but it works. And it's never too late! If you're willing to commit to a little hard work up front, you'll enjoy your kids, your life, and yourself much more when you learn to start with the heart.

Kathy Koch Phd, Kathy Koch, Ph.D., Kathy Koch, Phd (Author), Ann Richardson (Narrator)

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No More Perfect Kids: Love Your Kids for Who They Are

Love your kids for who they are.Mom and dad, your kids are created in God's image, not your own. Jill Savage and Kathy Koch will guide you in truly appreciating your kids. They will teach you how to study and become an expert on your children, because you cannot fully embrace them until you truly know them.In No More Perfect Kids, Jill Savage and Kathy Koch equip us with the tools and perspective to:Identify and remove the Perfection Infection from our parentingRelease our children from unrealistic expectationsAnswer the questions our kids are silently asking in a way that gives them the courage and freedom to be themselvesMeet the needs of our children, including those with special needsWritten in a passionate, candid, and personal tone, the authors will instill within you hope and contentment. You'll be inspired to apply the practical, realistic, and relevant ideas and tactics Jill and Kathy share.

Jill Savage, Kathy Koch PhD, Kathy Koch Phd, Kathy Koch, Ph.D., Kathy Koch, Phd (Author), Sarah Zimmerman (Narrator)

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Screens and Teens: Connecting with Our Kids in a Wireless World

If you feel like you're losing your teen to technology, you're not alone. Screen time is rapidly replacing family time, and for teens especially, it is hardwiring the way they connect with their world. In Screens and Teens, Dr. Kathy helps you make sense of all this and empowers you to respond. She: Exposes the lies that technology can teach your teenGuides you in countering those lies with biblical truths and helpful practicesShares success stories of families who have cut back on technology and prioritized each other Kathy's research, experience, and relatability all come together for an inspiring book, sure to help you be closer with your kids. Grab a pen and get ready to underline, circle, and write "That's so us!" in the margins. Be equipped to keep your family connected.

Kathy Koch PhD, Kathy Koch Phd, Kathy Koch, Ph.D., Kathy Koch, Phd (Author), Ann M. Richardson, Ann Richardson (Narrator)

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