The Kolbe Concept® has been changing lives of people of all ages for years. However, we think the most important place to start is with kids. Whether it's a grade-schooler who is having difficulty adjusting to the typical classroom setting, or a teenager who is trying to figure out who he or she is, Kolbe helps foster increased confidence and self-esteem by celebrating a child's natural abilities.

This process can improve performance in school and can also transform the way families function by introducing a language and perspective that helps loved ones see one another as uniquely gifted, rather than stubbornly uncooperative. Mutual understanding, cohesiveness and support grow where there once may have been tension and discord.

The Kolbe Y™ Index is designed for children with a fourth–grade reading level to age 17. Results include an individualized audio of Kathy Kolbe speaking directly to a child about how perfectly capable he or she is of solving problems in unique and creative ways.

The Kolbe IF™ Index is completed by parents or adult observers of children between 2 and 8 years old. It is designed to uncover the underlying pattern to a child's actions and includes a customized audio of Kathy Kolbe explaining how to nurture these strengths.