The Hidden Habit That’s Hurting Your Child’s Friendships - Dr. Kathy Koch
About this episode
Dr. Kathy Koch discusses the detrimental effects of selfish listening on children's friendships and offers biblical guidance for parents.
Are we really listening… or just waiting for our turn to talk? In this powerful clip, Meeke Addison sits down with Dr. Kathy Koch to unpack a subtle but damaging habit—selfish listening—and how it impacts our children’s relationships, character, and future. If your child struggles with friendships, feels left out, or dominates conversations, this may be the root issue. Dr. Kathy shares practical, biblical wisdom on how to identify this pattern and lovingly correct it—without shaming, but with clarity and truth. You’ll learn how to: • Recognize selfish listening in your child (and yourself) • Address it with both love and authority • Teach your kids how to engage in meaningful conversations • Model Christ-centered, others-focused communication This is a must-watch for parents who want to raise children who are kind, attentive, and deeply connected to others. Ready to join the homeschool revolution? Stream Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution for free! Get your FREE Homeschool Survival Kit Support the Schoolhouse Rocked Ministry! Please consider making a donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse…
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Kathy Koch
Topics covered
- listening skills
- friendships
- parenting
- communication
- character development
Keywords
- selfish listening
- friendships
- parenting advice
- communication skills
- character building
Sponsors
BJU Press Homeschool
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Schoolhouse Rocked
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