Episode
The Cost of Looking Down: What Parents Miss When We Miss Our Kids
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- Aug 24, 2026
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- 1044
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Summary
In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore new research showing how warm, responsive caregiving can shape a child's developing brain and even buffer against some early risks associated with ADHD. They discuss the power of eye contact, conversation, play, and simply responding when kids reach for us, while also considering what parents may lose when screens repeatedly pull their attention away. Parents will be encouraged to remember that it is never too late to become more present and that small, intentional moments of attention can build connection and trust.