Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball Teen Tidbits, Day 1: Passing Along Ownership to Our Kids
Jan 26, 2026
They talk about handing health, time, and responsibility over to teens through real-life skills. A pancake story shows the pride that comes with independence. Practical skills like cooking, finances, and chores are highlighted. They also explore building psychological ownership through family culture, early conversations, and letting teens make choices and learn from consequences.
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Teen Pancake Win
- A 13-year-old texted his mom asking to make pancakes and returned a proud pile of leftovers.
- Katie Kimball relayed this as proof teens can take practical ownership when taught skills.
Two-Part Ownership Model
- Ownership of health has two parts: psychological and practical.
- Practical ownership requires teaching skills so teens can act on them.
Teach Skills First
- Teach practical skills like cooking, finances, and basic home care so teens can take action.
- Give kids competence first; skills enable real ownership and responsibility.
