Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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 DyesFind To Dye For: The DocumentaryFollow them on InstagramThe ToDye For resource pageThe OEHHA report mentionedSign up for the Cawood's email list to get the list of food dyes to look out forHere's an older post I wrote about avoiding artificial food dyesDr. Elisa Song and I also talked about artificial colors and flavors 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!

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:favorite immunity-boosting foods to recommend to busy familiesthe best way to get probiotics integrated into your familycommon nutrient deficiencies in kids (and what you can do to seek the best balance)food allergy management, whether the allergy is IN your family or just around youhow mom’s health may be related to her kids’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 NutritionFind Jess Donovan online hereJess's free book on gut healthJess has put together a list of her favorite foods to boost immunity - grab your copy hereSauerkraut recipeFermentation ebookKimchi recipeWater Kefir recipeProbiotics for kids: MaryRuth's liquid probiotic, JustThriveGuide to finding a fish oil supplementEinkorn pastaUS Wellness MeatsChia pudding for omega 3sGluten and Dairy-Free Guide for RookiesMy interview about epigenetics The Jamie Oliver video we talked about 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!

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:why Tyler “declutters” differently than the guru bookshow the Moore family pushes against “the norm” with how and where they choose to livehow Tyler’s own parents helped lay some foundations for tidy-ness (but also ultimately caused his life to feel very UN-tidy)some of the practical cleaning advice that Insta-followers go gaga forwhat the philosophy of “just enough” really means and how it looks in real lifepeeks and glimpses into Tidy Dad’s new book, Tidy Up Your Life - super fun!what Tyler says to his girls when they don’t really feel like helping with choresI 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 LifePre-order Tyler's book: Tidy Up Your Life on Amazon and on BookshopHere are my top reasons why kids should do choresMore on kitchen zonesWays to organize a kid-friendly kitchenOrganization for families with ClutterbugFind Tyler on his websiteFollow him on social media: Facebook, Instagram, PinterestThe "notice and do" technique is from Sam Kelly 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!

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:the way we chose to parent our newborns and toddlerswhat I think about my husbandwhether boys can be gentlethe impact of mirror neurons on our kids' brainsthe effect healthy food may or may not have on “nice boys”our “people over screens” rules and how we’ve pulled back and released technology over the yearschoice within boundaries, and agency while working as a team on high expectationsand maybe most importantly - is it ever too late?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 BoysAvoiding "hangry" meltdownsHow we are managing our screensSome benefits of family dinnersThe book I mentioned: Hold On to Your Kids 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!

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:Why moms are naturally fearful (and what we can do about it)What exactly IS a “sacred home” and how do we begin creating oneCreating order in chaotic times through basic rules of lifeThe joy and benefit of passing on life skills to our kids (and some practical tips to make it happen)The role of cooking in developing a community of shared values within (and without) the homeThe key to better outcomes and more responsible childrenThe first step to creating a sacred home is so simpleJennifer is so grounded and yet practical, balanced in her approach and yet challenging.Resources We Mention for Creating a Peaceful HomeJennifer’s books: Habits for a Sacred Home (Amazon, Bookshop), Mothering by the Book (Amazon, Bookshop)There are many benefits to gathering together around the dinner tableRestoration at Home CommunityFind Jennifer onlineFollow her on social media: Instagram, FacebookJennifer’s podcast: Get the one-page summaries of each podcast at www.kidscookrealfood.com/Handbook! Take control of your stress with the Stress Mastery Challenge today! 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!

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 TeensHere are the lists of the Dirty Dozen and the Clean 15.Find the best forms of magnesium for kids hereHelping teens thrive in spite of screensWhy you might not want to put your teens on hormonal birth controlLARQ water bottle filterMy review of Berkey filtersGRAYL water bottle filterFind Dr. Mandy onlineFollow her on social media: Instagram, FacebookGutsy Fertility Podcast 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 concussionGet the one-page summaries of each podcast at www.kidscookrealfood.com/Handbook! Take control of your stress with the Stress Mastery Challenge today! 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!

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:The 33 causes of fatigueHow you KNOW you have chronic fatigue (and aren’t just bone tired like every other parent out there – and it’s way easier than I expected to figure it out!)Why solving your chronic fatigue may also make you live longerWhy some people become long haulers and others don’t (this has fascinated me for a while and I couldn’t wait to discuss it!)Dr. Hirsch’s process for helping people reverse chronic fatigue (that more or less translates to long haul)How you know if 5 jumping jacks is pushing your body too muchA simple “recipe” to raise healthy kids (i.e. what an integrative MD would tell you to do to prevent your kids from getting chronic illnesses and BOOST their real energy — not the sugar-laden kind — to help them live happier lives now)THE most important technique he recommends to everyone, preventative and restorative (and there are only 4 steps to it and zero cost!!!)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/chefjrResources We Mention for Chronic FatigueDr. Hirsch would like to give you a FREE PDF download of his book Tired of Being Tired that has helped thousands of exhausted humans resolve their fatigue and achieve more in their livesHere is Dr. Hirsch's book Fight the FatigueHere's an interview about one of those infections, Lyme diseaseHere's the Jack Canfield book The Success Principles we talked aboutFollow Dr. Hirsch on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube 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!

Let’s talk money!If you’re feeling stuck living paycheck to paycheck, you’re in the majority here in America - but it doesn’t have to be that way!Brie Sodano is a nationally recognized Personal Finance Expert, and she does things differently – today we flip some paradigms on their heads and get a peek into Brie’s wisdom and systems for money, including:The ineffectiveness of budgets and the importance of mindset in managing moneyThe worst financial advice Brie has ever heard (I bet you’ve heard it too!!)The interconnectedness of time, money, and energy in financial managementThe impact of college education and student loan debt on financial well-being – and how to evaluate college as an investmentThe best way for parents to build a healthy money mindset for their young childrenWhy systems work better than plans (and a few system recommendations that will make a massive difference)How to look at grocery spending, and why you might not need to cut back there!One step to take to spend less (and it’s not giving up yoga class or even that Starbucks latte!)A simple habit to add to your family’s life that will help you feel better about money - and it’s not a financial habit!Brie is a mom just like us, with all the surprises that come with parenting - like apparently having kids makes all your forks disappear. :) She’s funny and wise and a perfect person to have in your ear when it comes to thinking about money.Be sure to check out her Find Your Bleed course for more!Thank you to today's sponsor, Happsy! Check out their organic cotton mattresses at kidscookrealfood.com/Happsy. Resources We Mention for Money MindsetBrie's free Find Your Bleed seriesAll the books Brie mentioned: Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Think and Get Rich, The Science of Getting RichHere are a couple of previous interviews specifically about grocery budgets: developing a flexible grocery budget, feeding your family without going broke, and teaching kids about grocery budgetingFind Brie onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, YoutubeListen to her podcast: Cash Confident 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!

Will sleep become the new kale? Or the new cancer?Adults are shorting themselves on sleep in droves in our "always-on" culture, and I'm unfortunately leading the pack. That's why I begged sleep science coach Christine Hansen to join me for a half hour to get some important tips!!I started implementing a new way to wake up my kids immediately, and I know being a better parent means being well-rested (i.e. not angry mommy).If you feel like you're not getting a tight 8 in bed OR your sleep quality doesn't feel optimal, this is a must listen. We talk about:How adult sleep is so much more complicated than infant sleep.Our brain's many jobs during sleep - and why we can't catch up! :(Why caffeine and morning sleepiness are signs of sleep deprivation (ahem, anyone out there feel this??)The anatomy of sleep and how to wake up at the perfect timeProblems for "night owls"The BEST way to wake up your child (hint: it's not an alarm clock)As a nutritional therapist, Christine has unique and powerful insights into how our food affects our sleep!We dig into kids: bedtimes, sleepy at school, and even how dessert affects their sleep!How many hours DO you need? How about teenagers?This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Probiotics. Check out their great, shelf-stable probiotics at kidscookrealfood.com/JustThive, and use coupon code Katie15 for 15% off! Resources We Mentioned on Sleep QualityChristine has moved on from sleep coaching, but you can now find her at Christine Means Business. Her sleep coaching site was passed on to another coach, if you still need help!Her book is on AmazonSunlight alarm clockBlue blocker glassesSleep is the new kale: 8 ways to improve sleep qualityCan sleep affect picky eating? 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!