In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy discusses the issue of assessing children's progress in school and how it may not always be helpful. She explores the potential drawbacks of using report cards, assessments, and studies to gauge children's performance. Dr. Kathy also delves into the influence of societal expectations and the need to control outcomes. The episode highlights a recent study that examined the benefits of math apps for early learners and its impact on closing the cognitive development gap between high and low-income families. Overall, Dr. Kathy encourages listeners to consider alternative ways of assessing children and to prioritize meaningful parent-child interactions in the learning process.