Our kids and teens are hearing loud messages about gender, and it can be terribly confusing. Social media has glamorized and normalized things like same sex attraction and the transgender movement. How can parents equip their kids with truth and love in this secular culture? Trusted voice Dr. Kathy Koch is here to help us raise kids who are confident in their gender, knowing we are all wonderfully created by God.
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On today’s episode, you’ll learn:
2:15 Why are we talking about gender?
3:55 What parents are unaware of about social media
9:40 Dangerous misconceptions that your kids may have
11:50 What to do if your child wants to change their gender
15:23 How to advise a friend who’s struggling with gender
21:54 What does an AI chatbot say about gender?
27:50 The connections between a parent and a child matter!
30:51 A few warning signs that your child is struggling
Dr. Kathy Koch is the Founder and CEO of Celebrate Kids, Inc. and a respected voice on child development and biblical parenting. Her many books include Screens and Teens, 8 Great Smarts, and her newest book written with Dr. Jeff Myers, Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design.
Learn more about Dr. Kathy Koch and the book, Raising Gender-Confident Kids
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