All children need to know they’re smart. Being smart empowers them to believe in their todays and tomorrows, to expect some learning to be easy, and to study when something isn’t. Being smart gives them hope. There are 8 distinct and proven ways of being smart (word, logic, picture, music, body, nature, people and self) so why do some children not believe in their abilities? We can parent and teach so they do. Stop asking, “Is my child smart?” and ask “How is my child smart?” While this talk is aimed at parents, teens will also appreciate its content.

Dr. Kathy Koch (“cook”), founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc., has spoken in 30 countries. Her practical, relevant, results-oriented concepts and engaging and humorous speaking style draw enthusiastic raves. Attendees leave her events armed with new beliefs, attitudes, practical tools and increased hope for building healthy relationships and increasing success in family, life and school. She has authored 6 books—most recent are Guiding Motivation, 8 Great Smarts, and Screens and Teens. Dr. Kathy earned a Ph.D. in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University. She was a tenured associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, a teacher of second graders, a middle school coach and a school board member prior to becoming a full-time conference speaker in 1991. She has loved Jesus for years, and her desire to serve and glorify God is the foundation of her ministry.

8 Great Smarts: All Children Are Smart—Help Them Believe It!

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