Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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 InstagramGet the one-page summaries of each podcast at www.kidscookrealfood.com/Handbook! Take control of your stress with the Stress Mastery Challenge today! Get four free workshops now at https://kidscookrealfood.com/skills 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!

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 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!

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 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!

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 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!

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 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!

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 was a camp leader in #LifeSkillsNow Season 3. You can purchase access to the season here or see four free life skills workshops now!Thanks to today's sponsor Perfect Supplements. Shop here: https://kidscookrealfood.com/perfectResources 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 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 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 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’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! 😀Here are a few things we talked about:How teachers are finding that kids these days are literally “less teachable,” and how fear of making mistakes and inability to deal with frustration turned out to be at the rootJessica’s surprising story of how old her child was when he learned to tie his shoesWhat simple three-letter word we need to use so much more with our kids to help them focus on process and progressWhy it’s so hard for us as parents to let our kids fail!The reason college kids are taking longer to finish college even though they are really smart and have high test scores… One simple step to help our kids break free from their helplessnessWhy “self-directed executive function” should be part of your interaction with your kids, and some questions to ask them regularly An easy equation for figuring out how much responsibility we can give each of our children at various agesWhy the kitchen is an excellent place to promote failure and the motivation for us to do it!If you have kids in sports, want more homework help, and wish you knew what to do with report cards or chores and more, The Gift of Failure is a must-read (or listen to)!Resources We Mention for Letting Kids FailYou can find Jessica at her website.The Gift of Failure (Amazon/Bookshop.org)Mindset, How to Raise an Adult, ScreenwiseThe Stinky and Dirty ShowJessica’s blog post on laundryIf you enjoyed this interview, you’ll also enjoy listening to Shannon Miller on instilling a “Gold Medal Mindset” in your kids and my talk about mastering social and emotional learning in the kitchen. 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'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 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!

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 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!