Stay ConnectedTruth: Kids don’t come with a handbook! But what if there was a parenting handbook that aligned with your healthy living values?
In each episode of the Healthy Parenting Handbook Podcast, mom of 4 Katie Kimball interviews experts in fields like nutrition, medicine, psychology, parenting, technology, entrepreneurship, and more to give parents tools to raise healthy, independent kids.
Intentional parents, here comes clarity about what you can DO to keep your kids physically and mentally healthy!
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How about some stats to make you sad? Kids are on screens an average of 7 hours a day…and we spend 85% of our parenting energy on what our kids are doing wrong.
Aw, man!
It stinks to start with the negative.
In fact, that will train our brains to see more negative things, which is why I did it.
Do you feel more down after reading that? More worried? More hopeless about our kids' generation?
The GOOD news is that there’s another way.
I’m beyond honored to host Ralphie Jacobs of Simply on Purpose today to remind us that not only CAN we look for the positive, but we must - because it works, and it’s actually easier than yelling angrily at our kids!
You’ll come away from this interview feeling so encouraged and ready to parent differently, with 85% of your energy (or more!) focused on the positive!
Get ready to learn:
This is as uplifting as it is practical, mamas and papas out there!
Be sure to grab Ralphie’s free email course here!
Thanks to today's sponsor, Paleovalley. Go to kidscookrealfood.com/meatsticks to check out their delicious protein snacks!
Resources We Mention for Looking for Good
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Depression and anxiety are plaguing our children, and stress is often a root cause...what can we do about it?
Whether we actually live stressful lives or simply stress ourselves out (or social media plays a role in over-stimulating our amygdala and fight or flight response), there's no doubt in my mind that Americans are experiencing stress, and are not all that great at dealing with it.
And it's showing in our children!
Past guest, Dr. Kelly Brogan, said, "Children are our sentinels," when something is wrong. With 1/3 of teens reporting anxiety and 9-13% clinically depressed, it's time to listen up. But what can we do to help our kids be more resistant to depression and anxiety?
This week's guest, nutritionist Jess Sherman, has a great answer, and it's all about increasing their RESILIENCY.
In this interview, we'll talk about:
If you love what Jess has to say join the workshop we're doing together about picky eating and stress!
Thanks to today's sponsor, Chef Junior, the only real food cookbook written by kids, for kids! Find it at kidscookrealfood.com/chefjr.
Resources for Reducing Stress in Kids
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Imagine if your child was kicked out of daycare for behavior issues, in spite of the fact that you’re making intentional choices as parents.
Devastating!
But what if the problem wasn’t caused by your child OR your parenting choices?
Brandon and Whitney Cawood’s story will break your heart and then give you hope because they found what was hurting their son and were able to remove it from his life - and he’s a different kid now.
They wanted to share what they learned with the world and poured their talents into a 2.5-year project going live on January 14, 2025.
Look up their film To Dye For: The Documentary immediately on Amazon or Apple TV (and other streaming service, we hope)!
You’ll love this interview with such humble, curious parents, and I can’t wait to watch the documentary. They share some juicy behind-the-scenes stories and a lot of information about synthetic food dyes, the central focus of their family’s story and their film.
What started as a tiny ray of hope in the Cawood’s lives has become a beacon for hundreds of thousands of families, and their impact is soon to get even bigger!
If you’ve ever wondered if you should pay attention to ingredients like Red 40 and Blue 1, this is the interview for you!
Thanks to today's sponsor, Perfect Supplements! Shop at https://kidscookrealfood.com/perfect.
Resources We Mention for Avoiding Food Dyes
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Want to hear from a naturopath from down under?
Jess Donovan, with her lovely Aussie accent, shares all sorts of goodness with us today on the Healthy Parenting Handbook, like:
And so much more!
Jess hosts an online masterclass where you’ll discover 3 PROVEN ways to TRANSFORM your Kids GUT HEALTH to improve their behavior, fussy eating, immunity, and allergies. Grab your FREE spot here!
Thanks to today's sponsor, Chef Junior, the only real food cookbook written by kids, for kids! Find it at kidscookrealfood.com/chefjr.
Resources We Mention for Balancing Nutrition
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Have you seen the dad who cleans on Instagram?
I don’t know if Tyler Moore, aka Tidy Dad, enjoys that people probably know him that way, but I think it’s accurate!
I’ve followed Tyler since the summer of 2022 - but who in the world remembers WHEN they started following someone on Instagram? You’ll hear why that summer was important in Tyler’s career during the interview, and also some little-known tales of how and why he got started online. (I was surprised!)
In this joyful and open conversation, you’ll hear:
I really do love watching Tidy Dad clean; it’s kind of ridiculous. You’ll love listening to him and feeling his optimism even more!
Be sure to pre-order the book ASAP to help him hit the bestseller lists in January!!
Don't forget to sign up for the free knife skills class at kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife!
Resources We Mention for Organizing Your Life
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Ever been asked a question in person, and you replay the conversation over and over, a dozen times, rephrasing your answer?
I did that recently, not just rephrasing but adding and rethinking and adding some more.
The question was, “How do you raise such nice boys??”
I decided it would make a pretty decent podcast episode, exploring my meanderings through intentional parenting and how we’ve built a family culture.
Does this advice (If you can call it that) apply to girls too? You betcha. In fact, it’s pretty universal.
I look forward to hearing what you think about:
This episode is sponsored by Chef Junior, the cookbook for kids by kids - including my oldest son! Find out more at kidscookrealfood.com/chefjr.
Resources We Mention for Raising Nice Boys
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The world keeps getting more and more fast-paced, and our brains and bodies aren’t really keeping up.
As moms, can we possibly create a home that is a peaceful space?
My guest today is Jennifer Pepito, author of Habits for a Sacred Home, and we talk about just that, including:
Jennifer is so grounded and yet practical, balanced in her approach and yet challenging.
Resources We Mention for Creating a Peaceful Home
Check out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook!
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Ever felt like your kids or teens want to do the opposite of what you recommend?
Dr. Mandy Patterson and I are both moms of teens, and we talk today about the perils of parenting and how we work around the resistance. She has some great tips for finding a way “in” to what your kids care about when it comes to health and behavior.
Since this is a parenting podcast, I’m guessing most of you have at least somewhat figured out “fertility” as it pertains to having babies - but that’s not all it’s about! Your fertility health really is a marker of your overall health and wellness, and if you can keep your hormones balanced, you’ll feel much better overall.
We get dirty on my late-night eating habit (sigh) and some best practices for women, especially in the morning.
Then we dive into how and WHY to help our tween and teen girls care for their own fertility right from the start, and the epidemic of PCOS.
Resources We Mention for Hormone Health for Teens
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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.
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Resources We Mention for Mental Load
Check out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook!
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Way back when my husband and I were new-ish parents, he read a headline that talked about parents being “bone tired” at the end of the day.
For years, we referred to that phrase: “We’re BONE TIRED. Parents are all BONE TIRED.” (Put a little lilt and emphasis on “bone” and you can hear us in your head now.)
As it turns out, Dr. Evan Hirsch would recommend that we stop with those negative thoughts, because they’re not going to take us anywhere good. He’s an international expert on chronic fatigue (and now long haulers), and this was an interview I was HIGHLY looking forward to. I was right!
Prepare to be fascinated by Dr. Hirsch’s wisdom on:
I’m going to be thinking about this interview for a long time … can’t wait to hear what you think about it.
This episode is sponsored by Chef Junior, the cookbook BY kids FOR kids! Check it out here: kidscookrealfood.com/chefjr
Resources We Mention for Chronic Fatigue
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