Podcasts about kids cook real food

“Why is my daughter starving an hour after practice?”“How do I teach her to cook when we're always rushing to games?”“What should she actually be eating to perform her best?”If these questions sound familiar, you're in the right place. This episode is your game plan for turning food from an afterthought into your athlete's secret weapon, while teaching her life skills that go way beyond the kitchen.What You'll Learn:

Check out Katie Kimball's Life Skills Workshop for Kids (ages 5–18) — and parents too! Join now at https://sl290.isrefer.com/go/LSN4/HolisticKids   Episode Timestamps   [00:00] - Intro [01:52] - From Mom to Mission: How It All Started  [04:30] - What Are Life Skills (and Why Do They Matter)?  [09:00] - What to Expect From Kids of Different Ages   [16:37] - Building Confidence Through Life Skills [18:26] - Why Starting Young is Important [23:35] - About LifeSkillsNow Camp!   [25:39] - Episode Recap [27:16] - Outro   Ready to build real-world confidence?   While kids today spend hours in a virtual world, they're often missing out on the simple, essential life skills they need in the real one. From managing time and problem solving to cooking and doing laundry, learning these skills early can ease overwhelm and help kids feel more confident as they grow. In this episode, The Holistic Kids and Katie Kimball explore what life skills are—and how learning them early helps kids become independent, responsible, and ready for life's challenges.   Katie Kimball is a former teacher, certified stress mastery educator, author, CEO of Kitchen Stewardship, and the founder of Kids Cook Real Food and LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp. What started as a passion for feeding her own family real, nourishing food quickly grew into a movement to empower kids everywhere. She believes life skills go far beyond chores—they're tools for building confidence, responsibility, and independence. Learn more about Katie Kimball at  https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/ and https://kidscookrealfood.com/, or follow her on social media @katiekimballkidscook   —   Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD

Teaching kids to cook and help around the house isn't just about making meals or doing chores—it's about building independence, confidence, and essential life skills that will serve them well into adulthood. In homeschooling, we have a unique opportunity to incorporate life skills into our children's education, blending practical skills with subjects like math, science, and history. In this episode of "Homeschool Conversations with Humility and Doxology," I spoke with Katie Kimball, founder of Kids Cook Real Food, about why cooking is a must-have skill for kids, how to introduce it at any age, and how her FREE #LifeSkillsNow virtual summer camp is helping families equip their children with real-world knowledge.Find show notes and full transcript here: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/teaching-life-skills/Kids Cook Real FoodKitchen StewardshipFREE Life Skills Now Summer Camp: https://sl290.isrefer.com/go/humility-LSNpreview/arsloan/FREE Knife Skills Class for Kids https://sl290.isrefer.com/go/freeknife/arsloan/FREE Snacks Kids Can Make Themselves https://sl290.isrefer.com/go/freesnacks/arsloan/While you're here, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review in your podcast app? Send me a screenshot of your review and I'll send you my Abolition of Man webinar for FREE! Just email me your review screenshot at Amy@HumilityandDoxology.comJoin Made2Homeschool for exclusive content and community: HumilityandDoxology.com/M2H ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/KNcPGL3t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Homeschool Planner Calendar: https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/free-homeschool-planner-calendar/Year of Memory Work: https://humilityanddoxology.com/year-of-memory-workFollow Humility and Doxology Online:Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.humilityanddoxology.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/HumilityAndDoxology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/humilityanddoxology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/humilityanddoxology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amy's Favorites: ⁠⁠⁠https://humilityanddoxology.com/favorites⁠⁠⁠This podcast and description contains affiliate links.

As parents, we spend so much time making sure our kids succeed in school, sports, and activities—but are we teaching them the life skills they'll need to thrive in the real world? From cooking and problem-solving to resilience and independence, these skills are just as important as academics (if not more!).In this episode of The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, I sit down with Katie Kimball, a former teacher, mom of four, and the founder of Kids Cook Real Food, to talk about why life skills matter and how parents can start teaching them at any age. We dive into the research on kids' independence, the long-term benefits of hands-on learning, and practical ways to help kids build confidence and responsibility—without overwhelm.

Imagine with me…your kids can take over a whole dinner meal and cook it themselves while you get something else done!It's a dream that has become reality times three for me here at the Kids Cook Real Food™ household.I realized I've shared the process we used to gradually release cooking responsibility and teach our kids to cook a whole dinner by themselves many times on other podcasts when I'm the guest. It's about time I share it with you as well!It's a multi-step process:Let the kids watch you make a recipe.Watch them make the recipe while you're there with reminders.Let them make the same recipe while you're available in the house for questions.Then they can make that recipe with zero help from you.For 3-9 months, the kids should make the same recipe weekly to learn it to a mastery level.Then in the second year of kid's cooking night (or second phase), you can let them make their old favorite every other week. In the interim weeks, they need to try other recipes.This allows them to take on the physical labor of cooking first, then gradually ease into the mental load portion as you help them meal plan side-by-side.We've used this process with three kids so far, and the fourth won't be far behind!You can watch Paul and Leah's “old favorite recipe” for pizza right here. This is a great one to watch with your kids as it has Paul's early teenage creativity stamped all over it.Resources We Mention for Kids Cooking DinnerGet started teaching your kids to cookSome of Paul's favorite recipes to make: cheeseburger soup or pinto galloYou can see Paul and Leah's pizza recipe here along with their entire process. (They filmed and edited the entire video themselves!)Teach kids skills in the kitchen instead of just teaching recipes Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I see a lot on social media about the “mental load” that women especially carry.Meal planning, grocery shopping, cleaning the house, getting kids where they belong on time, making sure they have proper snacks and meals if they won't be home for dinner, homework, emails from everywhere…It's a LOT.And a lot of the mental load we home managers carry has to do with FOOD.We gotta keep that family nourished!I'm pleased to share a bit of advice on one time-tested way to reduce your own mental load – by sharing it.In my own home, I admit that the mental load still falls mainly on me, but since I'm doing less of the physical work, it all feels lighter. Eventually, I think others in the family will think, “What IS for dinner tomorrow? Did someone plan dinner?” but I'm still working on that part.The secret to sharing it is good training, and in this episode, I'll teach you how to pass on some cooking skills to the young people in your household so that your load is lighter – and honestly, their load over the long run of life is lighter too, because they won't have to “figure it out” through trial and error once they're mired in adulthood.Prepping for the holidays? Get our special BOGO deal on the Holiday Baking Challenge here!Resources We Mention for Mental LoadCheck out Kids Cook Real Food™ today!You can watch our free knife skills class hereBonding through creating can help heal traumaHere are some tips for helping a child heal from a concussion Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Did you know that the way your child eats can affect their speech and vice versa?Melanie Potock is a Speech-Language Pathologist who became a pediatric feeding expert through her experience as a mom of a former picky eater. She uses her SLP expertise to help parents introduce new foods to kids, form healthy eating habits, and really lay the foundation for a lifetime of good nutrition.I'm honored to host her here today on the Healthy Parenting Handbook! I know you'll love Melanie and these tips will really make a difference in your household immediately!Resources We Mention to Raise Adventurous EatersSign up for the No More Picky Eating ChallengeFind Melanie Potock MA, CCC-SLP online and take 10% off any of her amazing video courses using code MYMUNCHBUG10Melanie's books: Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater, Adventures in Veggieland, Baby Self-Feeding, Happy Mealtimes with Happy KidsMy interview with Dina RoseMelanie's New York Times article about pouchesSquooshi pouches and carrot baby food recipe on KSSippy cup info on Melanie's siteOur knife safety classFeeding toddlers and more about snacks from Edwena Kennedy“The cooking connection” from Melanie's siteMelanie's articles on picky eating connected with autismMelanie's interview on the 8 sensesPicky Eating vs. Sensory Processing Disorder Register now for the No More Picky Eating Challenge, happening October 2-8 Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Note: I mention in this interview to go to episode 38, but things got switched around and it's actually 39. Sorry! No one has to say school lunches are good or bad, healthy or unhealthy.That's not my point today - although I think school lunches could use some improvement. :)Today let's talk about picky eating specifically - could school lunches potentially contribute to or exacerbate picky tendencies for certain kids?I think so.Today I'll explore 10 reasons why school lunch might not be friendly to your picky eater. Some might apply to your family, others might not. Let me know what you think!If you're struggling with a child who isn't a very adventurous eater, I've got just the invitation for you - please join me in the No More Picky Eating Challenge kicking off October 1st and 2nd, 2024! It's a totally free, 5-day challenge with quick video lessons and action steps each day.Over half of the kids in the challenge try new foods in just 5 days, but that's not even the point. The point is to create a less stressful environment at the dinner table, and that happens for 85+% of participants!!Join here!Resources We Mention for Picky EatingMy picky eater TEDx talkNo More Picky Eating challenge10 ways to serve vegetables to encourage kids to try themWhen a child eats less than 20 foods, it's considered problem feeding rather than picky eating and this is a serious problemHow we make homemade yogurtLearn more about the benefits of family dinners hereHere is the Instagram account I mentioned, kids.eat.in.colorHere are some of my resources on packing school lunches. I have a book, videos, and blog posts Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

If your child has ever thrown a tantrum…If you've ever reacted, let's say, “imperfectly” to that tantrum…If you've ever wondered why your toddler or teen is having a meltdown over something seemingly inconsequential…My friends, then this interview is a MUST LISTEN.Ann is an incredible teacher - let's learn about:The impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships and parentingHow to protect our kids from being “wounded” in childhood and acting that out as adults!Why empathizing with a child's big emotions is NOT the same thing as letting them get their way (with some super fun examples)How to play detective when your child has a meltdown (and how to soothe them faster than usual!)Why “mental health” probably isn't even an accurate term to useHow going outside to throw a ball against the wall might make you a better parentWhat to say to boys who still cry about frustrating events when you feel like they're “too old” for thatHow eating plays into nervous system regulation - and believe me, this one is NOT what I expected but rather almost the opposite!I couldn't stop asking Ann questions, so this episode is a little longer than usual but SO worth it.Resources We Mention for Nervous System RegulationHere are the two books Ann mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature ParentsHere's the Brene Brown video Ann mentionedHere is another interview on how trauma is stored in the bodyFind Ann onlineFollow her on InstagramGet 15% off at Pact with code KITCHENSTEWARDSHIP15 Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

What are your feet doing RIGHT NOW? Are you standing on them?If not...stand up and listen to this!I learned so much from Juliet Starrett, founder of one of first 50 CrossFit gyms in America who got passionate about kids' mobility when she saw a HUGE problem at her daughter's field day. She launched StandUpKids.org, a nonprofit dedicated to funding standing desks for schoolchildren, and she's nearing 100,000 kids standing up all day!Think that sounds crazy? Some parents in those schools do too, but you gotta hear why teachers

Bet you a million bucks you've heard people say (or said yourself):It's too complicated to get healthy - everyone says something different!Such and such diet/strategy/exercise worked for so-and-so, why isn't it working for me?I feel like I've tried everything and it's so hard to figure out what works!Maybe, just maybe… everyone is different?Years ago the term “bio-individuality” began to be a buzzword, and I thought it would be the “next big thing.” It is, sort of.It might not be big enough.But it still should be!What if your genes could give you a pathway to your OWN optimal health? Not your friend's success, not the next influencer's advice, and not even current research?Using genetics to make a personalized health plan sounds cutting edge, and it is - but it's also reality.My guest Brenda Wollenberg and I talk about gene-based holistic wellness programs today, and even more exciting, the promise and hope of epigenetics.Epigenetics is the theory that through what we do and what happens to us - our environment - we can change our genes, basically toggle certain ones on or off. Your genes are not your destiny!Listen in to find out how this works and even how you can apply epigenetics and gene personalization to your parenting and keeping kids healthy, even if you never get your kids' genes tested.Resources We MentionReduce toxic exposures in your homeWhat kids should eat, according to a pediatricianFinding nutrient balance for busy familiesFind Brenda online hereFollow her on social media: Facebook, InstagramBrenda's new book Metabolic Health RoadmapChef Junior cookbook Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

We know that anxiety is affecting both kids and adults at alarming rates.We've discussed anxiety busters before on The Healthy Parenting Handbook, and today we're completing the trifecta of experts with an MD who practices integrative medicine.Dr. Wiggy Saunders joins me to dive into anxiety once again because we can't give parents enough strategies to help their kids (and themselves) dig out of their anxious lives. We're focusing specifically on how anxiety is affecting kids' school performance.Your mind will be blown with how closely anxiety and focus/attention are connected, and how certain strategies may help reduce your kids' struggles in both areas!We'll talk about:Dr. Wiggy's favorite Bible verseHow different types of anxiety can escalate one to the otherThe impact of parental anxiety on our kidsThe role of adrenals in stress and how to support them with the nutrients they're consuming like a ravenous teenagerWhat magnesium in particular “says” to the adrenals to calm them down, and how that may impact kids' school performanceThe 4 vitamins and minerals most important to boost your immune systemResources We Mentioned for Anxiety in KidsRaise Them WellFind Raise Them Well on social media: Facebook, InstagramDr. Wiggy's supplement line, Health As It Ought To BeHealth As It Ought To Be on FacebookDr. Wiggy on FacebookRaise Them Well supplements: Magnesium roll-on, magnesium balm, Mag-Focus, immune boosterAnxiety in teensTips for managing your child's anxietyWhat is the best form of magnesiumMore on kids and magnesiumMore immune-boosting tips Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I learned today that I still have a lot of internal tendencies from middle school.

Not kidding, I referenced this interview FOUR times the same week we recorded — it's THAT pertinent to our jobs as parents!Today we're focusing on the MOST important quality our kids need today – resilience. Michele Borba's book THRIVERS is about 7 teachable skills that set happy, healthy, and high-performing kids apart — and I believe those are listed in an intentional order.If you find yourself wondering why some kids struggle and others shine, spoiler alert: It's not about GPA.This is a must-listen! Find out:Why Michele has never been more worried about this current generation – even before the pandemic (and it's worse now)A toxic recipe for resilience that too many of us are using to raise kidsWhat makes a child a “THRIVER” – having the skills and abilities to do well in the real worldThe power of observing your kids to focus on their current strengthsHow the 7 traits show up in kids (and how many your kids need to thrive)The 2 things all kids need to thrive and whether all kids are capable of becoming a thriverOne question to ask yourself that will ensure you raise confident kids (this is powerful!!)We both talk fast, folks, so buckle up for a WEALTH of valuable information that will change the way you think about your kids and the choices you make as a parent!!! The world needs this!Resources We Mention for Raising Resilient KidsMichele's book, Thrivers Michele's survey to figure out your kids' strengthsThis PDF has 10 super practical ways to start raising resilient kids who are thrivers!The benefits of family dinnerJeannine Jannot on disintegrating students Raising successful adultsLetting kids fail to build resilienceReducing stress in kidsConnect with Michele onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register now for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 mini-camp, Aug 4-6 follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Shannon Miller is a 7-time Olympic medalist and has over 100 national competition medals in gymnastics as well, more than half the gold kind. People in our generation certainly remember her name from the “Magnificent Seven” team gold winners in the 1996 Olympic games, where she captured the first balance beam gold an American had ever achieved.She's no stranger to hard work and success, obviously, and she went on after gymnastics to study marketing and entrepreneurship and even earned her law degree from Boston College.Then life got a little crazier – she had her first baby in 2009, launched her company “The Shannon Miller Lifestyle: Health and Fitness for Women” in 2010, and in 2011 was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Now that's a full plate and plenty of challenges, but Shannon used her Olympic grit to triumph in all areas, had another child in 2013, and wrote a book to inspire others to overcome their own personal challenges.Today we get to talk about healthy mindset and goal setting and how parents can encourage a gold medal mindset in their children, even if they're not into athletics.Healthy Mindset Resources We MentionedYou can find out more about Shannon on her website.Buy her book, It's Not About Perfect, here on Amazon or here on Bookshop.org.Shannon's 10 min fitness videos Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register now for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 mini-camp, Aug 4-6 follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Did you start to question the products you put on your kids' skin once you were a mom? Meet Tatyana Cerullo, attorney, and formulator of Kōkua Suncare, who came to that realization as she saw the legal system behind the marketing.We get so much conflicting information these days about whether the sun is something to hide from or embrace, what's safe to apply on our skin, and how to manage it all. Now as a mom of 2, Tatyana brings a nice balance to the conversation.Sunscreen is easy to buy, excruciatingly simple to spray on, but deadly hard to understand. Our family has personally tested over 120 kinds of mineral sunscreen, and Kōkua is far and away one of the best! We'll share our quick 2-minute “what to remember” for parents who want the best, healthy experience of life for their kids AND be able to run to the beach!Resources We Mention About Natural SunscreenFind all the Kitchen Stewardship sunscreen reviews.Get some Kōkua suncare to try for yourself!Also read our sun-protective clothing reviews.I talked to Tatyana about recent sunscreen legislation in this video. Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Grabbing a piece of whole fruit or a popsicle are both fast, easy, and refreshing in the summer.But will they give your kids fuel for summer play?We know we'll be asked about snacks approximately 5,287 times … in June.

What life skills are kids and teens going to need in this fast-paced digital world???We can't really predict what specific skills our kids will need in 20 years, BUT we know they'll need to know how to learn and other “soft skills.”Enjoy meeting a handful of our #LifeSkillsNow summer camp leaders as we explore what our youth need most and how parents can serve. Whether it's about owning ones health, planning ahead, or responding well to others, you'll love this info as well as a 3-step process to make it happen. Mental first, then verbal, then intentional. You got this, parents! Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I actually HUGGED my to-do lists, all of them, during this interview!My guest Megan Sumrell warned me that she was going to tell me task lists are no good. I added that to my list. ;)If you've ever felt like you have too much to do, too many demands on your time, or like you're bound to that to-do list, this episode is for you!We discuss:Why traditional time management systems often fail to address the emotional and mental loadThe difference between task lists and plansThe challenge of estimating how long something will take (spoiler: I'm terrible at this!)Why that time right after school deserves to be called “running the gauntlet” and how to reduce anxiety about that time of dayWhether tech is a help or a hindrance to productivitySome incredible tips for building routines with your little ones and teaching tweens and teens how to begin to manage their own time effectivelyThe connection between time management and a financial budgetWhy you shouldn't feel guilty for “not being on top of everything”I learned a lot about myself and why I sabotage my own to-do lists even as I cling to them, and I hope you get to introspect as well!!Resources We Mention for Time ManagementTime Management for Creatives courseMegan's websiteThe Work-Life Harmony trainingThe Pink Bee app Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

On this week's episode, we are joined by Katie Kimball, a passionate advocate for teaching kids essential life skills and fostering independence. Katie, an experienced educator and founder of the Kids Cook Real Food program, shares her insights on the importance of empowering children with practical skills that go beyond the classroom. We'll explore how teaching kids to cook not only boosts their confidence and independence but also instills healthy eating habits from a young age. Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with practical tips and strategies to help your kids gain the skills they need for a successful, independent future. Don't miss this insightful episode on nurturing independence and life skills in children!More about Katie!Katie Kimball, CSME, founder and CEO of Kitchen Stewardship, is passionate about researching natural remedies and making healthy cooking easier for busy families. As a trusted educator and author of 8 real food cookbooks, she's been featured on media outlets like ABC, NBC and First for Women magazine and contributes periodically on the FOX Network locally. Since 2009, Katie has spoken prolifically at conferences, online summits and podcasts and become a trusted authority and advocate for children's health. Busy moms look to this certified educator for honest, in-depth natural product reviews and thorough research, and she often partners with health experts and medical practitioners to stay on the cutting edge. In 2016 she created the Wall Street Journal recommended best online kids cooking course, Kids Cook Real Food, helping thousands of families around the world learn to cook. A mom of 4 kids from Michigan, she is also a Certified Stress Mastery Educator, member of the American Institute of Stress and trained speaker through Bo Eason's Personal Story Power with 2 TEDx Talks. She is on a mission to have every child able to cook, reinforcing the importance of life skills with #LifeSkillsNow summer camp, and coaching others on their TEDx Talks as a speaker coach.Connect with Katie!Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/katiekimballkidscook/Website: https://kidscookrealfood.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/kitchenstew Facebook: http://facebook.com/kidscookrealfood/Access#LifeSkillsNow: https://members.kidscookrealfood.com/courses/lifeskillsnow-season-three/Connect with Brianna!Instagram: @mombossinaustinLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademikeFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @badassbasicbitchLove the podcast? We would love if you would leave a review!Thank you to this week's sponsors!Air Doctor: Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code BBB, you'll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! 

Grocery budget hurting?Erin Chase of $5 Dinners has been making inexpensive meals to save her family's grocery budget since the real estate crisis of 2008. She says the current inflation problem is similar in how it's making people feel about money and savings, and it's TIME to pay attention to your food budget, no matter who you are.In this episode, prepare to learn:How to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the ever-changing worldWhy thinking about your dinner cost is even more important than finding a sale or thinking about what's in your cart at the momentThe most important part of the meal to focus on to cut costsHow one appliance can make a huge difference in your planningErin's awesome four-step process to gradually let go and teach kids to cookHow parents need to be intentional about teaching budgeting to kids (and it's a lot more like raising toddlers than you think!)We guarantee you'll learn at least one (hopefully many!) hack to save time, money, or stress while you nourish your family!Erin is a camp leader at #LifeSkillsNow summer camp, season 3, teaching kids how to make double the food in half the time – yum!Register for free!Resources We Mention for Cutting Your Grocery BudgetFind Erin onlineFeeding Teenage Boys on a BudgetSome of my tips for saving money on foodTeaching kids to meal plan and budget for groceriesHow to stretch your meat to maximize your grocery dollar5 steps to meal plan on a budget Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

You've heard people say it …You may have said something similar yourself …It's a negative judgment on teens, especially parenting teens.“Oh, just look out for when they're teenagers!”“Teens are just moody…just confrontational…just tough to parent.”Etc. Etc. Etc.I've said it too, and I feel regret!Turns out, most of the time, I puffy-heart-love parenting teens. They're spectacular! They're inquisitive! They're deep thinkers!And they're a joy to be around.Parenting teens is not without its challenges, but what in life is?Joey Mascio has been an actor and a middle school teacher, not much difference there. :)Today he joins us to inspire us to be our teens' mentors, not a villain, and I know your mind will be challenged (in a good way). We discuss:Why parents and teens have such trouble understanding each other (spoiler: it's not the teen's fault)Whether parenting was more difficult for our parents or now, and one (reversible) reason WHY that's soThe way you'll talk to your teen once you start thinking about your teen the right wayWhy teens have trouble starting conversationsThe 3 things teens NEED to be successful (and how parents can use those elements to do better at our job and build our teens' confidence)How teens can go from a sidekick mentality to a hero mentalityThe importance of failure and telling our own imperfect storiesI feel like that only scratches the surface - if you're a parent of a teen or will be someday, get the foundations right with the strategies in this interview!Resources We Mention for Mentoring TeensRegister for free for #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp Season 3!Helping kids thrive in spite of screensHelping teens build a healthy relationship with screensFind Joey onlineFollow him on InstagramGet a free month of his app: Sidekick to Hero Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I interview a LOT of different people in a myriad of professions, but I've never come close to having a woodworker on the show before!“What would we talk about - how to build things? That won't go well on a podcast in someone's ear…” I thought.Do not worry my friends, because Anika and I are both moms, so we dig into woodworking as an analogy for parenting and life skills, and I know you'll be inspired to make time for a creative pursuit after this!We talk about:How Anika went from being an engineer and scientist to breaking boundaries as a female woodworker on YouTubeWhy the best way to get started with woodworking is…just to get started :)How her engineering background helped Anika be a better woodworker and the MYTH of right-brained/left-brained workThe incredibly valuable life skills kids (and adults) learn while building projects - problem-solving and patience are biggies but wait until you hear the most important skill!The two tools you'll need to buy to get started - a very low barrier to entry!!All about confidence, failure, and great parentingWhy Anika sees failure as an opportunityThe importance of carving out time for creative hobbies as parents (and modeling all sorts of skills for our kids)Let's grab a power drill and get building!Resources We Mention for Exploring CreativityWhy we need to let our kids failFind Anika online hereWatch her on YouTubeFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTokFree Guide: Power Tools Simplified Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

What happens when you're already living your dream…but it's a dream interrupted?Dr. Robin Dickinson was a family practitioner who loved her job and her patients, and she was GOOD at what she did. But when the pandemic sent her kids home from school, they needed her more.What happened next is nothing short of extraordinary.In today's interview, you'll learn:Why teaching kids in-depth medical science helps them understand and care for their bodies.Why education should focus on a balanced approach that includes hands-on skills and trades.How to tell kids that certain foods are “good” or “bad” the RIGHT way - in spite of the social media voices saying we mustn't ever never ever…One doctor's advice on managing candy consumption!!!That imperfect parents can still parent GREAT kids (good news for me, you too?)How to encourage scientific thinkingPlus a little bit about Doc Robin's TWO awesome #LifeSkillsNow summer camp workshops!I love Doc Robin's philosophy on helping kids OWN their health not through cajoling, not even by example, but by education. Can't wait to hear what you think of this one!Resources We Mention for Learning About Your BodyFostering a healthy relationship with food in your kidsIf you're struggling to know what your child needs for proper nutrition check out this interviewHere's a rundown of our dessert rule if you want to hear moreFind Dr. Robin onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

In episode 224, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Katie Kimball from Kids Cook Real Food to talk about getting kids in the kitchen and building their cooking confidence. Katie unpacks the reason why it's important to teach kids essential life skills and share in the preparation of food at home. She also discusses the “how” of getting kids cooking in the kitchen and shares some tips and tricks to make the process fun for everyone! Connect with Allison: Prepdish.com Instagram: Instagram.com/prepdish Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of FREE meal plans!   Katie Kimball at Kids Cook Real Food: https://kidscookrealfood.com/ Knife Skills Class: https://sl290.isrefer.com/go/freeknife/AllisonSchaaf/ Katie Kimball IG: instagram.com/katiekimballkidscook Join Prep Dish (and many others!) at the Free #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp with Kids Cook Real Food June 24-28! Https://sl290.isrefer.com/go/LSN3/AllisonSchaaf/

Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. Are you looking to equip your kids with valuable life skills and build confidence in the kitchen? Then you won't want to miss Episode 2. In this episode, the host, Pam Barnhill, is joined by Katie Kimball, the national voice of Healthy Kids Cooking, two time TEDx speaker, writer, and mom of 4 kids who founded the Kids Cook Real Food ecourse, which was recommended by The Wall Street Journal as the best online cooking class for kids.Together, they explore the world of teaching kids important life skills and the impact of the digital age on parenting.Katie shares her journey from being an elementary teacher to a successful entrepreneur and mom of four kids, discussing the challenges of parenting in the digital age and the necessity of teaching kids face-to-face communication, understanding the value of money, and stress management in this tech-heavy and busy world.The episode is packed with insights and practical tips from experts on developing these vital life skills in kids and teens, making it an invaluable resource for today's homeschooling parents.Key Takeaways:Discover the value of teaching life skills beyond academics to help children thrive in the digital age and beyond, including communication, financial literacy, and stress management.Understand the importance of face-to-face communication skills and how to teach children polite communication, eye contact, and how to start conversations.Explore the concept of financial literacy for children, including understanding the value of physical money, opening a checking account, and the basics of banking and compound interest.Learn the practical skills of self-regulation, including tools for calming, morning routines, and mastering resilience to help kids cope with stress and anxiety in today's tech-heavy world.Gain insights into how the workshops offered in the Life Skills Now summer camp provide practical, hands-on learning experiences for children to develop essential life skills.Discover the benefits of the Life Skills Now summer camp, which includes an extensive selection of workshops, prizes to motivate participation, and the opportunity for kids to apply what they've learned.

In this episode of the Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy interviews Katie Kimball from Kids Cook Real Food. They discuss the importance of building connection, confidence, and creativity in children through healthy cooking. Katie shares her journey and passion for teaching families how to cook and eat healthily. She emphasizes the benefits of involving children in the kitchen, such as teamwork, problem-solving, and the development of life skills. Katie also provides practical tips for getting kids started in the kitchen and addresses the challenges of picky eaters. Don't miss this inspiring conversation on empowering children through cooking. For links & more info about everything discussed in this episode, head to www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/226.  Sign your kiddos up for Katie's FREE Kids virtual camp happening June 24-28th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confession: My house is VERY cluttered.I have never been good at letting go of things. “I might need that someday!” “What about the grandkids? They'll want to read that book!”I'm always a little anxious and yet inspired when I talk to organizers and decluttering experts, and this conversation with Katy Wells will not disappoint!!Her story was a huge surprise to me and made her all the more believable. Katy is super passionate about keeping a home that allows you to focus on what truly matters, and I love her sense of balance and reality as well.In this episode, you'll learn about:What clutter really is (and why we might not have heard about decluttering 30+ years ago)Women's biggest clutter pain points (see if these rooms in your house have issues!)Why fixing the clutter problem is never as easy as “following a checklist”The 3 layers of clutter and challenges that come with the deeper layers (and no, that's not physical layers as in the piles on your desk LOL!)How to teach kids to clean up, declutter, and start life with the right mindset about STUFF!A sneak preview of Katy's brand new workshop in the #LifeSkillsNow summer camp, season 3!Why we can find beauty in our messes (a tear jerker!)Resources We Mention for Clutter ManagementKaty's courses:Toy Clutter CureClutter Crush ChallengeClutter Cure ClubMaximized Minimalist podcastTips for organizing a kid-friendly kitchenBudget-friendly organization strategiesFind Katy onlineFollow her on Instagram Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

When is the last time your kids were learning something in school and you got totally pulled in?That happened to today's podcast guest, Kathy Gibbens, when her daughter was learning logic and critical thinking in middle school, and Kathy became a mom on a mission.She realized critical thinking is, well, critical to our society thriving and started teaching others things like logical fallacies and how to spot propaganda and emotion-driven marketing.I adored our conversation in this podcast! Look forward to some learning and some great challenges to become a better parent and a better person. Listen for:the deets on WHY critical thinking isn't taught in schools (it was intentional!! What???)tons of easy-to-learn terms that open up the world of logicwhy life is better for those who can think wellsimple steps to take to foster critical thinking in your homesome really HARD steps to take to foster critical thinking in your home! ;)how helping little kids build their critical thinking muscles is different than tweens and teenswhy it's a gargantuan problem if your teens aren't disagreeing with you…yes, I said are NOT disagreeing with yousome super tips to help our kids take ownership of their health and nutritionSeriously, this is a fantastic interview - I told Kathy when we started that I typically shoot for half an hour podcasts, but the more fascinating the interview, the longer I generally let it slide. By the timestamp you can see that I couldn't stop asking questions and eating up everything Kathy was dishing out!Resources We Mention for Critical ThinkingKatie's TEDx talk on the importance of critical thinkingThe Fallacy DetectiveThe Tuttle Twins Guide to Logical FallaciesFind Kathy onlineFollow her on social media: Instagram, FacebookListen to her podcast: Filter it Through a Brain CellThe quiz Kathy mentioned to guess logical fallacies Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

For real, let's talk about Kid POOP. Because it doesn't get enough press! Dr. Song talks about kids' poop with every patient at every visit. You're going to love this interview!Dr. Elisa Song, MD, holistic pediatrician, is back today with some very important instruction for parents and kids about WHY we need to be aware of our kid's poop each day, what to look for in a healthy poop, and what "text messages" our poop is sending us.Once we learn to interpret the language of poop, we might need her tips on:How gut health impacts our brains and immune system and alllll the many ailments that likely begins in the gutKicking constipation naturally (she explains why Miralax is NOT a good solution)How to find a good probioticBest exercise for good digestionWhat happens to our digestion when we literally "eat on the run"Dr. Song's new book Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience releases on Tuesday, May 14! You can purchase it on Amazon, Bookshop.org, or ask your local bookstore or library if they'll get it. Kids' Poop Resources We MentionBristol Stool Chart Poo Keeper AppDr. Song's blog post Oh, CrapMy post on natural alternatives to beat constipationAn alternative to MiralaxFREE probiotic guide for kids from Dr. SongOur huge guide to probiotics on Kitchen StewardshipGreat choice for an infant probiotic: WellBellyDr. Song talks more about infant reflux relief here.3 part Facebook series on healthy gut in kids: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.My post about how to ferment vegetablesBuddies in My Belly is a book to teach kids about probiotics Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I'm super excited to have Katie Kimball with us again. You might know Katie as the genius behind the Kids Cook Real Food e-course, which even the Wall Street Journal called the best online cooking class for kids out there. We're diving into something all parents think about: how to raise kids who are ready to take on the world. Katie, a former teacher and mom of four, is here to chat about why it's crucial (and totally doable) to teach your kids practical life skills. We're talking about everything from cooking to cleaning, and why these aren't just chores, but opportunities to build confidence and reduce anxiety in your kids. In this episode, you'll hear: Why letting kids help around the house is a good thing (and not something to feel guilty about). The big wins your family can score when your kids learn to handle tasks on their own. Tips on how to get past the common hurdles parents face, like guilt and a crazy schedule. Heartwarming stories from Katie's own life that show the magic of teaching kids to be more independent. Katie's got some fantastic stories to share about her own journey and the surprising ways these skills have brought her family closer. Whether you're dealing with mom guilt or just trying to figure out where to start, this episode is packed with insights and laughter to guide you. Ready to dive even deeper into building life skills with your kids? Join us for the #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp! It's the perfect place for your kids to learn, grow, and have fun, all while gaining those crucial skills they'll use for life. Whether it's cooking, managing chores, or handling their first debit card, we've got it covered. Don't miss out on the fun and learning—spots are filling fast! Sign up today and let's make this summer one to remember!

Ever feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise well-rounded, confident independent kids, who thrive as adults with amazing real-world skills and abilities?It can feel like there's a million things they should know how to do – but where do you even begin, and why can't you find a good homeschool curriculum to help you do this?The good news is, teaching life skills can be a fun and rewarding experience for both you and your children, and can bring your family SO CLOSE as a team! Charlotte Mason emphasized the importance of practical living skills alongside a rich academic education, and it does not need to be difficult to weave into family life. Today we have the pleasure of a conversation with Katie Kimball, the creator of Kitchen Stewardship and Kids Cook Real Food. Katie, a former teacher and a mother of four, shares her secrets to breaking down essential life skills into manageable steps, and making them a natural part of your homeschool day (or any day!). The conversation explores the importance of teaching children life skills, and how it benefits them overall by growing self-confidence, independence, and resilience. Katie details her approach to equipping kids with critical thinking skills, and shares the benefits of including kids in productive activities like cooking and chores. She emphasizes the practical benefits of nurturing children's intrinsic motivations, and how these efforts contribute to a stronger family connection and a prepared journey into adulthood.So ditch the overwhelm and get excited to empower your kids with the confidence they need to thrive!XOXO,KatieP.S. Don't journey alone

In today's Healthy Parenting Handbook, I'm going to take 5 different arguments against kids doing chores and learning life skills and counter them with facts, stories, research, and a big ol' dose of common sense.These are real arguments I hear from both well-meaning parents AND keyboard warriors on social media, plus one from a well-established expert I heard on a podcast that I simply do not agree with!If you've ever had to listen to someone say it's cruelty to make your kids clean a bathroom or have felt yourself that maybe kids are busy enough - maybe life skills aren't important to learn now - this one's for you.Resources I Mention for Chores and Life SkillsReserve your spot in our 2024 Life Skills Now Summer CampPurchase access to Life Skills Now Season One from 2022 or Season Two from 20233 Reasons Giving Kids Responsibility Is a Gift Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Hey Family Brand folks! Today, we're super excited to chat with Katie Kimball, who's all about empowering kids through cooking and life skills. Katie, a mom of four and a wizard in the kitchen, has something really special lined up for us this summer—a Free Virtual Kids Summer Camp! Katie's journey started with her passion for teaching her own kids to cook, which blossomed into helping other families do the same. This summer, she's taking it up a notch by offering a camp that's packed with fun and useful activities, from cooking to gardening to tech skills. The camp is not just about learning; it's about growing confidence. Katie shares how gaining skills in one area can really boost a kid's confidence across the board. And let's be real, who doesn't want their kids to feel like they can take on the world? So, what's in store at the camp? It's a mix of everything! Whether your kids are into crafting delicious dishes, fixing cars, or even managing their screen time, there's something for everyone. The best part? It's all online, so your family can join from anywhere. Ready to sign up and make this summer a blast for your kids? Head over to the Kids Cook Real Food site and check out all the details. (Links Below!)  Let's make this a summer to remember by giving our kids the gift of learning and confidence! Remember, this isn't just another activity to keep them busy—it's about building skills that will last a lifetime. Join us and let's empower our kids together this summer! LINKS: Website: familybrand.com Social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand   NEW: What Culture are You Creating In Your Family? Take the Quiz Now! https://familybrand.com/quiz   Links For This Episode:  Sign Up For The Free Summer Camp With Katie:  https://kidscookrealfood.com/lifeskillsnow-season-three-online-summer-camp-registration/?cookieUUID=bbcafeb3-cfca-43b7-a926-1ce26cb74b39   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:50 Get to know Katie and how we met her family! 1:59 A look into the journey to creating Kids Cook Real Food. 3:00 Why life skills are important for kids and a look into the Summer Camp! 5:13 How we start teaching kids to cook and key skills they learn. 8:24 The real importance of cooking on confidence and life skills. 12:24 A look inside the free virtual Summer camp: activities, dates, and what to expect. 18:48 The impact of learning from different sources and the "fun aunt and uncle effect." 19:54 How to sign up for the camp and the benefits for your family.

Oh, parents. Parents in the tech age...there REALLY is no handbook for this! We've never seen our parents struggle through having the Internet in our kids' pockets, and honestly? I don't like the feeling of making it up as I go along.That's why I've been following Andrea and Tyler at Better Screen Time for a few years in my personal email, and I don't know why I didn't ask her to do an interview sooner!We dug deep in this interview,  including:Risks of screen use and technology, including some I NEVER even consideredWhy we can't parent from a place of fear (even though that bit above is scary!!!)How parents can consciously choose when a child gets a personal deviceThe risk of allowing our kids to self-soothe with screensThe importance of kids under 6 doing the hard work of playingThe difference between watching a show and playing on an interactive touch screen (mind-blowing!)What questions you should ask your kids to help build a family tech plan (and why "together" works better than "rules from the top")This interview is required listening for all parents, and we really dig into healthy screen boundaries for kids younger than 10. Lay the foundations for family tech use with this interview, and watch in a few months when I have Andrea back to tackle the tough topic of tweens, teens, and smartphones.Andrea offered a free gift for our listeners 100 screen-free activities.Andrea is a camp leader for #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp this June! Sign up for free here!Check out 3rd Rock Essentials and use code KITCHENSTEW for 20% off!Resources We Mention for Better Screen TimeMy second interview with Andrea about teens and screensFind Andrea OnlineAndrea's book: Creating a Tech Healthy FamilyAndrea's Courses: Creating a Tech Healthy Family, Untangling Teens and TechDr. Dimitri Christakis is a leader in screen research with kidsReset Your Child's BrainHere's the interview I mentioned with Dina Rose about healthy eating habitsFollow Andrea on social media: Instagram, Facebook Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Power. Control. Parenting.Which of these three doesn't belong?My guest today is Wendy Snyder, a positive parenting educator who reminds us, “Control is not the goal of parenting.”Obviously, there is a balance of power in a parent-child relationship, but taking the power or fighting over who has power isn't the right game to play.Wendy will teach you:Why yelling is sometimes what parents do when they feel powerLESSWhy it's so difficult to parent “cactus kids” - aka those who want to be in powerSteps to reduce your reliance on fear, force, bribery, rewards & nagging to influence your kidsPowerful positive strategies that not only help you self-calm, but also work to decrease pushback from your kiddosHow to get to the root of your child's power-seeking misbehavior so you can effectively redirect them toward better behaviorIf you're struggling with a powerful child or wishing you had a roadmap to calmer parenting, this one is for you!Wendy is a camp leader for #LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp this June! Sign up for free here!Resources We Mention for Raising Strong-Willed KidsWendy's free power struggles master classFind Wendy onlineIs your child highly sensitive?Get more practical tips for picky eaters hereFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube The Fresh Start Family Show podcastWendy's free guide to raising strong-willed kids Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I used Tosha's tips the very DAY we recorded this interview, and I have to tell you -- they work. So well.Once you hear about her strategy for reducing frustration and nipping "negative spirals" in the bud, you'll know why when my husband spent a ton of time hanging with our then-5-year-old, Gabe, over Christmas break, he said:"You know, Gabe has had a really good break. He hasn't been having any tantrums or behavior issues at ALL. And I'm really treasuring my time with him...he won't be little for very much longer!!"Tosha Schore is a parent coach who specializes in the biggest surprise of her own life -- parenting boys!In this interview that I did NOT want to end, you'll learn:Why empowered women can still raise strong, balanced boysThe very first step to disciplining without punishment (I kind of had to ask this twice because I wasn't understanding; I was a little slow to catch on because the answer has nothing to do with children!!)Why words are not powerful enough to stop aggressive behaviorHow the isolation of modern parenting is hurting our effortsThe mindset shift that rocked my thinking when Tosha explained how to respond to and appreciate a boy getting upset when fun time ends (I will have to work HARD to implement this one, folks, I need all the encouragement I can get!)The most powerful antidote to aggression (and it's free to use!)I do think a lot of Tosha's tips apply to girls too, but I really appreciate her focus on boys and the disconnect a lot of mommas in particular feel with their opposite-gender child. (Yes, boys and girls are different! Amazing fact!!)Resources We Mention for Parenting BoysTosha's 10-day reconnect: Register now Tosha's websiteTosha's book: Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges (Amazon/Bookshop.org)Tosha's Facebook pageIt starts with a healthy parent: Interview with Dr. Ryan WohlfertPositive parenting strategies: Interview with Suzanne TuckerVisit today's sponsor, Happsy, at https://www.kidscookrealfood.com/happsy and see full show notes and video at https://www.kidscookrealfood.com/017. Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food Register for #LifeSkillsNow Season 3 Virtual Summer Camp! follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I've been telling everyone about this book!Ever since I read  The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey, it has truly changed my parenting. My mindset about the mistakes my kids make and little accidents they have is totally more peaceful, and the whole time I was absorbing the information, I was thinking, “How can I interview this author so I can share her amazing wisdom with my audience???”Turns out all I had to do was post something I had done using the Failure Philosophy with one of my kids here on Facebook, and someone tagged her and now — here we are!

I'm so happy to have my stress mastery mentor here today!Heidi Hanna, PhD, is one of the most intellectual, intuitive and compassionate people I know, and I'm honored to host her wisdom today. We recorded this interview in March 2020, when we were all in a tailspin and figuring out managing our stress was more important than ever!Fill your brain with Dr. Hanna's research and her personal experience today:At age 10, Heidi was fainting from stress - literally. Find out how to help if this happens to your child, or if they seem to get stomachaches and headaches in uncomfortable situations.Highly sensitive kids actually fare better than other kids if raised in the right environment...but we don't always get that right as you'll hear.What research is showing about how stress-sensitive people's brains work and why Dr. Hanna doesn't love the term "negativity bias," even though it's technically accurate to describe stress-sensitive people.Why HSCs sometimes spiral into thinking like, "It's all my fault, I messed that up, I'm so dumb, and this is why NO ONE LIKES ME!" (I feel like that's my whole high school life!)And more importantly, what parents can do to help kids stop that spiral, appreciate what their reactions are trying to tell them, and reverse the reaction.How we can look at the ways in which our kids (or ourselves) are reacting to stress and understand what recharge techniques they need to get more capacity.Dr. Hanna's encouragement for parents of HSCs and how we can see the positive about our children's personality.Resources We Mention for Managing StressDr. Hanna's websiteDr. Hanna's courses: Stress Mastery Fundamentals 101 and Stress Mastery FoundationsElaine Aron's WebsiteMy Healthy Parenting Handbook Episodes on Stress Mastery: part 1 and part 2My interview with Dr. K, an expert on highly sensitive childrenMy introduction to highly sensitive peopleGoNoodleHeartMath device helps regulate stress responseCheck out today's sponsor, JustThrive, at https://www.kidscookrealfood.com/justhrive, and use Katie15 for 15% off! Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

We talked last week about STRESS and its impact on our health and our relationship with our families. I challenged you to be more aware of your breath and take the “Moment to Breathe” challenge, and a few of you chimed in after trying it that it's really working!!Personally I found being aware of my breath and its ability to control my bodily reaction to stress to be life changing and revolutionary! Why? Because I can control my breath, and in this world where too often things feel out of control, that's a game-changer.In part 2 today, we'll discuss how to close the gap between demand and capacity…it turns out that stress ISN'T what happens to you that's stressful, it's a combination of what happens and how capable you are in reacting to it. (Hint: Responding is better than reacting anyway. More in the video!)I'll teach my Stress Mastery instructor's BFF method – you've learned the “B” and now for the rest! Dr. Heidi Hanna is the director of the American Institute of Stress and absolutely brilliant at making stress positive fuel for change, plus keeping everything easy to understand. I hope I share her information well as I'm certified as a “Stress Mastery Educator"!Show NotesTake this free quiz to find out how stressed you are.Free recharge suggestions and meditations.The Inner Balance sensorOur sleep hacks post on Kitchen StewardshipCheck out the free Stress Mastery for Busy Moms Challenge here! Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Raise your thumb if you feel STRESS on a normal day!We busy moms (and dads) tend to experience stress and feel it right down to our breathing and heart rate, and it affects the way we parent, our productivity, and our own mental AND physical health.Today I'm so excited to use my stress mastery training to teach you about how our brains respond to stress, how it affects our bodies, and best of all, how WE CAN be in control of it!Check out this one simple technique that you can teach your kids for stress relief!Notes for TodayThe American Institute of StressChef Junior cookbookGet more help with my Stress Mastery for Busy Moms free challenge! Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Ryan Pink is a survivor. Like many of us, he's faced some hard things, and has come out the other side swinging.In this episode, we dive pretty deeply into trauma - what it is and isn't, and how we can protect our kids from trauma digging too deeply into them.Ryan walks through his own healing journey, including how expensive it was (I hope you're sitting down!).That experience led him to ask a lot of questions and talk to over 500 adults trying to heal from their own trauma, and he came up with some answers…and more questions.“What did we do to heal from trauma before therapy existed? Can we still tap into those strategies?”What if people don't have a lot of money or bandwidth to figure out how to heal from their own demons?Ryan founded HopeGuide, an online service designed to reduce the barriers to healing for those with trauma. You'll love hearing about how HopeGuide works, and even more, how Ryan instructs us to build resilience in our families for our children.Shall I spoil the ending? I think so:”Relationship is THE most important thing we can have.”If you're on board with that, this interview is for you!Resourced We Mentioned Today:Hope Guide, for lower-cost guidance on healing from traumaThe Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté (Amazon/Bookshop.org)I talked all about helicopter parenting and free-range kids with Lenore SkenazyBuilding resilience in kids through self-compassion with Dr. Mary WildeTips for improving sleep qualityResearch on the different forms of magnesiumDr. Kelly Brogan on helping kids with depression and anxietyThe benefits of family dinnerDr. Meg Haworth on how your body might be holding onto trauma from childhood Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

How does a mom get time for herself to dream?She uses a system!My guest today founded Mom University to give moms the training, tools, and support for the most important job they will ever do.In this episode, she'll teach us about a proven method for figuring out what that “thing” is outside of motherhood that you really want, and then making it happen - without sacrificing your family in the process.In fact, everyone will be happier when Mom is doing better.We talk about making dreams into actionable goals, then making tiny habits that actually STICK to make those goals into a reality. Chanelle applies her system for all of you who are thinking, “I wish I could teach my kids to cook!” but it feels too big, too hard.You'll love this inspirational episode!Resources for Moms We Mentioned Today:Mom University - scroll to the bottom of the page and opt in for the Simplify ToolboxThe Kids Cook Real Food™ eCourse and the free knife skills classSubscribe to Chanelle's Mom University podcastHow to teach kids to cook when you don't like messes.Chanelle's books on AmazonFind Chanelle on her website or on Instagram @UniversityforMoms‌ Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Sensory Processing Disorder refers to difficulties that happen in some children where their brain struggles to make sense of input coming from the sensory environment. Information comes to our brain through our five senses. The brain has to make sense of it so that we can react appropriately. The brains of kids with SPD struggle to make sense of this information quickly and effectively.This usually impacts eating in some way. There is a difference between picky eaters and kids with true feeding disorders. Kids that are picky won't eat some foods, but at least they have a range of foods they eat. Kids with feeding disorders usually have less than 20 foods in their diet, and they may even be brand or presentation specific.Usually, the first step for BOTH of these types is exposure to new foods without expecting them to eat them. Listen to the interview to find out how to get kids to eat a wider variety of foods by asking them not to eat!Resources We Mention for Sensory Processing Disorder and Picky EatersMore on problem feeders vs. picky eaters and strategies for picky eatersMary Voogt is an expert on SPD as well because her own kids struggle with sensory processing. Here is a post on her own blog, my interview with her about eating styles, and her post on Kitchen StewardshipGet on the waitlist for my No More Picky Eating ChallengeMy episode with Renae Fieck on raising kids with sensory processing disorderDr. Beurkens' book Life Will Get Better Find Dr. Beurkens on her website Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

See full show notes at kidscookrealfood.com/009. Plenty of parents complain about their kids being "so darn picky!" (including me, even though I know I shouldn't use that word!).But what IS a picky eater, really?Did you know:Only about 1/3 of kids are actually picky, although 50% struggle age 2-3.Only about 25% of kids outgrow it.5-10% are problem feeders and need professional help.Dr. Kay Toomey explains how parents can determine if their "severity" meter is accurate when it comes to their kids eating. Do you have a problem feeder who is truly extreme? Or just a picky eater? These questions will help you determine!And the craziest part -- it might not all be in your child's head, even if they are having trouble accepting a wide variety of foods.It turns out that what matters is how much it takes to chew, physically, and what food feels/looks/tastes/sounds like etc. to the child. Some picky eaters just never learned to chew properly! :o #mindblownHere you'll get help understanding WHY your kids are so wiggly at dinner, the special chair that could make all the difference, and more practical tips and picky eater solutions.According to Dr. Toomey, it takes real intentionality to help your kids expand their palates — most kids won't just “grow out of it” like we secretly hope!From the extra little plate you'll now set on the table to the way in which food is served, to your rules about who moves (the food or the kid), your routines are about to be turned upside down! But if your kids eat better with fewer power struggles…isn't it worth it?Resources We Mention to Help Picky EatersFind Dr. Kay Toomey online hereDownload the Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders PDFThe importance of family dinnersHow to teach your kids to clean up after a mealThe importance of letting kids play with their food10 Ways to prepare vegetables for picky eatersBig encouragement for kids to try new foodsRecipe for picky eaters: blended green soupThe magic of the tiny saladThe Tripp Trapp Chair by StokeyKeekaroo Height Right Chair by Special Tomato Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates The No More Picky Eating Challenge starts February 21! Grab your seat for free here. Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Picky eating has always been a tricky challenge for parents, but did you know it's been getting worse in the last few decades and particularly since the stress of the pandemic?Parents are frustrated and not sure what to do, partly because the root cause of picky eating is often not even in the food itself.I've been teaching kids to cook for eight years and realized that what parents need most isn't the cooking (at least they don't think they do), but the eating part. I started using my background as an elementary educator and mom of 4 to tackle the picky eating problem, and people had a lot of success with my suggestions.Then I was trained a few years ago by an incredible picky eating expert, Dr. Kay Toomey, and I learned even more, especially about root causes. It's my honor to work with parents on a regular basis to reduce the stress at their kitchen tables and help their kids build a great relationship with food.My P.E.P. Club (Picky Eating Playbook) membership includes plenty of opportunities for Q&A, and I thought it might be interesting to give you a peek into some popular Qs about picky eating today.Katie will be interviewing…Katie. Ha!Hope you enjoy learning about:strategies for getting a child to drink morepromoting family unity at mealtimedealing with kids who change their minds about foodhandling junk food at other people's housesmotivating kids to come to the tableand helping kids get more comfortable with foodsPicky Eating Resources We Mentioned TodayRegister for the No More Picky Eating Challenge today!Homemade Smart Water and Homemade Electrolyte DrinkWhat is a highly sensitive person?Check out the free knife skills classI let my real-food kids try soda pop. See what they thought! Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates The No More Picky Eating Challenge starts February 21! Grab your seat for free here. Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I realized during this interview (and never before) that my own husband had a tic off and on for years in our early marriage and before.Seriously!He was always told it was either neurological/anxiety or that he should see an eye doctor (who didn't know what to do). For years we tried to figure out environmental patterns like what season or climate/city/state it might happen in or stop happening after being present for a few weeks.But what if…it was all in his GUT???We've done a lot of gut healing for him over the years, including reversing a chronic autoimmune disease, and he hasn't experienced the blinking for a really long time.If you're interested at all in the gut-brain connection and how to help kids on the spectrum and/or with tics resolve them, OR how to help your own kids understand how to talk about and interact lovingly and respectfully with kids struggling with something like a tic, this is a must-listen.Dr. Piper Gibson needed answers so badly for her own son that she left the SAHM mom life and went back to school to find a solution that no one else could give her. (Spoiler: There's a reason she's known as a tic expert, and wait until you hear how it all went with her son!)Resources We Mention for Gut HealthReducing chronic inflammation in kidsApplying functional medicine to autismWhat's Making Our Children Sick?  by Dr. Michelle Perro (Amazon/Bookshop.org)Strategies to help kids go gluten and dairy-freeStrategies to help kids with SPD to eatWatch a mini-interview I did with Piper about her new book on tics!Tic Talk by Dr. Piper Gibson Find Dr. Piper Gibson onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates The No More Picky Eating Challenge starts February 21! Grab your seat for free here. Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Six million kids in America are diagnosed with ADHD.ADHD expert and health practitioner Dana Kay asks a very important question about that number: How many of those diagnoses are real ADHD?Her story will bring tears to your eyes but also hope to your heart, and after helping her own son find healing, this fierce mama bear is now on a mission so that other families with this diagnosis don't have to struggle as hers did.The 2 BEST truth bombs of the interview?I learned what it looks like when a child whose gut is inflamed stops eating gluten. This may change your life!We established that chores build executive function, and since kids with ADHD struggle with executive function — what better muscle to build than their pre-frontal lobe?!Whether you have a child with ADHD in your life, struggle with any other neuro-diversity including anxiety, or just want to learn more about the gut-brain connection and how you can bring hope to other parents, this interview is a fast-paced winner.We discuss:The powerful effect of the gut on our brain health and why that mattersThe 3 inflammatory foods Dana suggests all her client families remove (and some crazy effects beyond what you'd expect!)How community can make all the differenceThe role of chores and cooking in a child's healing processThe HOPE she offers to all families who aren't loving the slippery slope of medication (and the GRACE she offers to those who choose meds but want other options too) Resources We Mention for ADHD DiagnosisPractical solutions for ADHD symptomsStrategies to help your kids manage stress and anxietyWhite sugar and chronic inflammationQuenching inflammation in kidsGuide to going gluten and dairy-free with kidsDana's free Facebook groupFind Dana onlineDana's 2022 book, Thriving with ADHD: A Guide to Naturally Reducing ADHD Symptoms in Your Child Check out Dana's free masterclass on reducing ADHD symptoms hereFollow her on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

I am a better person, a better parent, every single time I listen to Amy McCready's coaching.There's a good reason she is a TODAY Show parenting expert, my goodness - the way she explains why consequences aren't the answer, how rewards set our kids up for massive problems (blew my mind!!) and gives us practical toolbox phrases we can just start using today, it's truly enriching.Even if you've heard Amy speak before, I worked hard to ask new questions that definitely made me think!WHY looking for consequences is a losing proposition and what we can do insteadWhat the research says about the negative consequences for child and family with reward systemsHow to create more opportunities for power struggles (guessing you're wanting to antidote that that one! She shares that too) ;)Praise labeling, and why it's all too easy to fall into the trapOne phrase that gives kids ownership of their behaviorThe benefits of teaching kids to cook, from a positive parenting perspectiveWhat "pendulum parenting" is (and my confession)The 3 words you need to start using today...mostly in your own headGet the free knife skills class here!See all the show notes as well as time-stamped skim notes at kidscookrealfood.com/004. Resources We Mention for Positive ParentingVisit Positive Parenting Solutions for tons of free resources and strategiesFollow Positive Parenting Solutions on social media: Facebook, InstagramAmy's books: If I Have to Tell You One More Time (Amazon/Bookshop.org), The Me, Me, Me Epidemic (Amazon/Bookshop.org)Free "Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Yelling or Losing Control" classMore examples of encouraging vs. praisingMindset by Carol Dweck (Amazon/Bookshop.org)Why we need to let kids failRaising successful adults Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

We're so glad you've joined us, mindful parents, for this podcast on raising healthy, independent kids. In each episode of the Healthy Parenting Handbook Podcast, Katie Kimball, the national voice of healthy kids cooking, interviews experts in fields like nutrition, medicine, psychology, parenting, technology, entrepreneurship and more to help parents get tools to raise healthy, independent kids. For lifelong learners only, the Healthy Parenting Handbook podcast will improve your connection with your kids, boost your confidence as a parent, and bring clarity about what you can DO to keep your kids physically and mentally healthy while you grow together as a family.Show NotesVisit Kitchen Stewardship, where Katie Kimball helps families stay healthy without going crazyCheck out the Monday Missions, baby steps to more natural livingKids Cook Real Food siteget notified about the next No More Picky Eating ChallengeCheck out the free knife skills video hereSOS Approach to FeedingPicky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders with Dr. Kay ToomeyScience Gives Parents the Solution for Picky Eaters with Dr. Kay Toomey"Picky Eating Isn't about the Food" TedX talkWe Bike Our Kids to School without ApologyTroomi phonesInterview with Shannon MillerSubscribe here!YouTube channel Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram follow Kids Cook Real Food on Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!