The Strong Women Podcast S6 02: Raising Gender-Confident Kids with Kathy Koch
Sep 10, 2025
Kathy Koch, founder and president of Celebrate Kids and a Christian psychologist, shares insights on fostering gender confidence in children. She discusses the five essential needs kids have, emphasizing the importance of a strong identity foundation. Parents are encouraged to have intentional conversations about faith and identity amidst cultural chaos. The talk highlights the critical role of trust in parent-child relationships and offers practical ways to promote gender respect while guiding children to embrace their unique gifts and resilience.
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Security Fuels Identity Confidence
- Identity confidence grows out of security; children need to trust adults and Scripture first.
- Without secure trust, kids chase shifting cultural voices and lose a stable sense of self.
Model Humility And Learn Together
- Be humble and teachable when guiding children about gender and identity questions.
- Admit gaps, say "I don't know," and offer to research or learn together.
Keep Conversations Open And Ongoing
- Keep ongoing, non‑final conversations about identity; avoid one-and-done talks.
- Stay available so children bring follow-up questions instead of seeking Google or AI.
