You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be a Great Parent - Dr. Kathy Koch
About this episode
Dr. Kathy Koch discusses the pressures of perfectionism in parenting and how admitting weaknesses can benefit children.
Do you feel like you have to “have it all together” to be a good parent? What if that pressure is actually hurting your kids? In this powerful conversation, Meeke Addison and Dr. Kathy Koch unpack how fear of failure shows up in parenting—and how it quietly shapes our children. You’ll discover why admitting your weaknesses can actually build confidence in your kids, how to empower them by letting them contribute (even imperfectly), and why raising others-centered children matters more than raising “perfect” ones. From letting kids take ownership of family traditions to modeling humility and generosity, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to parent with freedom, purpose, and grace. If you’ve ever struggled with comparison, perfectionism, or feeling like you’re not enough—this is for you. 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 Rocked . Your support is making an ETERNAL…
People in this episode
Host: Meeke Addison
Guest: Dr. Kathy Koch
Topics covered
- parenting
- perfectionism
- confidence
- humility
- family traditions
- children's development
Keywords
- parenting
- fear of failure
- confidence
- humility
- children
- family traditions
- perfectionism
Sponsors
BJU Press Homeschool
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Schoolhouse Rocked
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