Episodes
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When you yell at your kids, it always works to improve their behavior and your relationship, right?
Ha.
But what’s a parent at the end of their rope to do?
My guest today, Jennifer Kolari, has worked with some of the toughest, most challenging kids out there, and she has the answer: love them. Connect with them. Use the CALM technique so that your kids can truly learn better behavior in a safe environment.
Resources We Mention for CALM Parenting
Find Jennifer online at Connected ParentingHere's a protein-rich small snack that's easy to make with your kids.Here are tips to get your kid sleeping enoughFollow Jennifer on social media: Facebook, InstagramJennifer's free webinarGet your free knife skills class at https://kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife right now!
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I love hearing about homeschoolers who have the space, time, and freedom to really find their passions, and that’s far from the only benefit of homeschooling. My guest today would have told you homeschooling was a crazy option when she first got married, and now she’s a passionate proponent.
What changed?
You’ll find out in the interview, and I have to say that the Swanson family genesis of homeschooling was a big surprise for me!
Resources We Mention
Helping teens pursue their passionsMonica's books:Becoming Homeschoolers: Amazon, BookshopRaising Amazing: Amazon, BookshopBoy Mom: Amazon, BookshopFollow Monica onlineListen to her podcastInstagram, FacebookWhat to expect in every stage of parenting freebieGet your free knife skills class at https://kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife right now!
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My guest today, Dr Morgan Cutlip, is a sought-after relationship expert, but she doesn’t talk down to moms - she’s right in it with us.
If you’ve ever had a disagreement with your spouse about who’s doing more than the other in the home, how full your brain is, or whether one of you is angry or just using your “go time” or “business” voice – you need this info.
We’ll dig deep into mental load with topics such as:
what the mental load IS and why it really really impacts our relationships…possible gender roles when it comes to mental load and how that impacts our marriagesthe conversations we need to have with spouses how to model good relationship building as a life skill for our kidsthe difference between discernment and judgement and how to teach that to our kidsone super practical tip to raise kids who take initiative as adultsResources We Mention for Balancing the Mental Load
Check out Dr. Morgan's booksLove Your Kids Without Losing Yourself: Amazon, BookshopA Better Share: Amazon, BookshopFair Play by Eve RodskyMy interview with Tidy Dad Dr. Morgan's audio course for couplesFind Dr. Morgan onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, PinterestGet Dr. Morgan's free guide to talking to your partner about mental loadGet your free knife skills class at https://kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife right now!
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/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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We will ALL encounter tough situations and hard times in our lives. We will ALL cope with them in some way. But sometimes coping looks like throwing a chair or eat a whole box of cookies.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Janine Halloran joins us today to talk about the kind of coping that is safe and healthy and HOW we can teach those skills to our kids (while also modeling them ourselves).
In this super practical conversation, you’ll learn:
What kinds of coping skills most kids preferHow and when to intentionally introduce coping skills to kids (and why our gut reaction is usually wrong)Kid-friendly deep breathing techniques that don’t come off as cornyHow we can help our kids (and, ahem, ourselves) USE the safe and healthy coping skills in the heated moments instead of the tantrumsWhat it means to be the thermostat, not the thermometer…How food can help kids build mindfulness, yay!The FIRST, easiest, most practical step you can take TODAY to build these skills in your familyTruly, parents, this interview is full of golden moments. Take time to listen to it all, and some parts twice!!!
Resources We Mention for Big Emotions
My interview with Suzanne Tucker about emotional healthJanine's free coping skills for kids checklistJanine's workbooks: Coping Skills for Kids and Coping Skills for TeensCoping Skills for Kids HubIf you need help managing your own stress check out my Stress Mastery courseMy top stress relief strategy and how to be BFFs with your stressFind Janine online hereFollow her on social media: Instagram, FacebookGet your free knife skills class at https://kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife right now!
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/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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I call myself a science geek, but my reading and research don’t hold a candle to Pearl and Serene of Trim Healthy Mama, authors of the new book Trim Healthy Wisdom.
What I love most about them is that they KEEP learning and aren’t afraid to add to and update their life’s work. When peri-menopause hit and their bodies asked for something different, they did in-depth research and figured it out - for themselves and everyone else!
You will learn SO much!
Y’all. These women are BRILLIANT and also tender, encouraging, and funny. I could hang out with them forever and soak up their wisdom. Get the book Trim Healthy Wisdom, start by reading the bullet summaries, and then dig into the parts you need the most.
Resources We Mention for Women's Metabolism
Get Pearl and Serene's new book:Trim Healthy Wisdom: Book, eBook & Audio bundle, Audio book (Use code katie4THW for $5 off!)One Hundred Days of Inspiration: Devotional for Women of All Ages & Stages: Bookshop, AmazonFollow them on social media: Facebook, Instagram, YoutubeWhat's the cleanest protein powder?These meat sticks are a great on-the-go protein optionThere's a THM "Workin" series you can purchase, or you can become a member of their YouTube channel to access some videosGet your free knife skills class at https://kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife right now!
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/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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When Dr. Michael Goran started researching children’s nutrition almost 40 years ago, he wasn’t looking at obesity, type 2 diabetes, or fatty liver disease. That wasn’t because his head was in the sand - those things didn’t exist in kids but now all 3 are becoming prevalent.
What is going on???
Time and time again, the research pointed to a surprising cause - excess sugar.
In this professorial interview, you’ll learn:
what excess sugar does in the body, including before someone is even bornwhy “excess sugar” is a tricky term to usethe changes in how we consume sugar since the 80s (it might not be what you think)the dangers of liquid sugar and the massive red flags with the current alternative option!very practical ideas to take control of the situation in the only place you canencouragement that you can take small steps to make a big difference!how to empower kids to make their own good choicesDoes Sugarproofing your kids mean withholding all sugar? Find out in this interview!
Resources We Mention About Sugar and Kids
Get Dr. Goran's book: Sugarproof: Protect Your Family From the Hidden Dangers of Excess Sugar with Simple Everyday Fixes (Amazon, Bookshop)There are some benefits to using honey or maple syrupMore about how we deal with desserts and sweets in our family cultureReduce sugar intake with these muffins sweetened with bananas and applesauce and this date-sweetened frostingSugar and inflammation Find Dr. Goran online: Dr. Michael Goran, Sugarproof KidsFollow him on InstagramGet a free chapter and sugarproof breakfast guide hereGet your free knife skills class at https://kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife right now!
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/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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 Dinner
Get 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 recipesGet your free knife skills class at https://kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife right now!
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/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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Did you know the pre-frontal cortex where executive functioning lives doesn’t fully develop until our early 30s???
I still struggle with some executive functioning skills like time management and following a plan, but if I learned anything from this interview, it’s that we ALL can continue to grow, change, and improve. You are not married to your weaknesses!
If we can help our kids BEST develop their executive function, they will be more independent, better at their jobs, find deeper relationships, and be better parents themselves. It’s THAT important!
My guest today, Noel Foy, helps us understand what executive functioning is, how it develops over time, and some really practical ways to build it best in our kids.
Her question, “What is your plan for that?” is pure gold, and I know you’ll love all the little strategies she shares to reduce anxiety in our kids while improving their executive function. As we teach life skills and independence, we are also teaching executive functioning skills! Score! 🙂
Noel just released a new book 1/30/25--15-Minute Focus: Executive Function: Strategies to Build Underdeveloped Skills, Maximize Learning, and Unlock Potential. You can grab it here on Amazon or at Bookshop.org.
Want to join the podcast birthday party? Find out more HERE!
Resources We Mention for Executive Function
Find Noel online hereNoel’s books: ABC Worry Free, Are You a Bird Like Me?, 15-Minute FocusYou can see my first interview with Noel about helping kids with ADHD hereWatch my TEDx talk on the importance of teaching kids critical thinking skillsGet anxiety coping skills in this interview and this postHere’s Ned Johnson’s book The Self-Driven Child that Noel mentioned 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/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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I’ve always said that parenting is “an 18-year-long game,” fully expecting that parenting would markedly diminish after my kids turned 18. Now that I’m parenting a 19-year-old…it turns out parenting DOES change and it ought to diminish, but it’s still a thing!
Kim Muench coaches parents of “emerging adults,” a new term needed to describe 18-30-year-olds who aren’t quite ready to be real adults, apparently.
In this interview, we talk about WHY we need both this term and parenting strategies to continue our conscious, intentional parenting beyond age 18.
But this podcast isn’t just for parents of emerging adults!
If you want to set your teens up for adulthood – and since you’re here, I’m assuming you do – it starts at least in high school and most likely long before that.
Kim and I dig into the pitfalls of becoming your child or teen’s friend, screen use at various ages, life skills, problem-solving, and soooo much more. Believe me, you’ll need all of it well before your kiddo hits 18.
If you want to prepare yourself for the next phase of parenting, and more importantly, prepare your kids to enter adulthood more smoothly, this interview is for you!
Thank you to our sponsor Paleovalley! Check them out at kidscookrealfood.com/meatsticks.
Resources We Mention for Parenting Adult Children
Kim’s book: Becoming Me While Raising You: A Mother’s Journey to Her Self (Amazon, Bookshop)Find Kim online hereFollow her on social media: TikTok, InstagramWe teach life skills to kids, teens, and even adults! 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/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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I’ve known about proper breathing technique and oral posture for over five years now and I’m STILL doing it wrong if I don’t focus on it!
Seriously. Breathing.
If you’ve ever thought about your breathing - and most of us don’t because it’s so automatic - you might notice that you feel differently when you breathe differently. Breath drives a LOT of functions, from our mental health (think fast breathing when you’re anxious) to our behavior, sleep, cardiovascular and digestive health, and more.
Shirley Gutkowski thought she wanted to be an orthodontist, but a few careers in oral health later, she’s found something she’s really passionate about.
She says people simply don’t talk about breathing enough, and she’s on a mission to change that through education.
I’m so grateful for the time she spent with me on this interview, and my brain is bursting with ramifications in my own family after what I learned!
If you’re breathing…and you have children who breathe…this podcast is for you.
More than a Kissing Spot: Your New Baby's FaceThe Purple Guide: Developing Your Clinical Dental Hygiene CareerFind Shirley onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, X, YouTube, InstagramMore about mouthtaping here. We really like Xlear for xylitol nasal sparay. 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
Get the free knife skills class at kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife!
Resources We Mention for Proper Breathing TechniqueAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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:
how to create positive momentum in your child’s daywhy asking a kid or teen, “Why did you do that?” becomes a parenting trap (that you DON’T want to fall into!)what comes first in parenting - the words or the feelingsa much better way to say, “If you don’t clean your room, you don’t get to come to the movie,” that’s actually EASIER to enforce!why fear-based behavior is bad for everyone in the long runan incredibly powerful way to guard your connection with your child - and raise kids who, like Ralphie’s, want to call home and come home to be with parents <3what is MORE important than your child’s good behaviorwhy holding to your boundaries IS showing love, and how to do that without yelling or threateningthe only way to help kids make better choices is to…fascinating (and simple) ideas to get kids on board with chores (yes, chores!!!)allllll about “looking for the good” – the why and how and benefitsThis is as uplifting as it is practical, mamas and papas out there!
Be sure to grab Ralphie’s free email course here!
Ralphie's Positive Consequences webinar Looking for more positive parenting tips? Check out this interview with Amy McCready as wellWhy should kids do chores anyway?Ralphie's reward system is called the family economyWhy you should make your own salad dressingHelp 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
Thanks to today's sponsor, Paleovalley. Go to kidscookrealfood.com/meatsticks to check out their delicious protein snacks!
Resources We Mention for Looking for GoodAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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:
Why even great schools aren't able to fully tap into kids' brilliance and potentialRemoving roadblocks to resilience (including food!)Why self-regulation is critical to resilience, and some factors that interfere with kids being able to self-regulateFoods that parents need to be aware of for best school performanceHow to get kids on board with healthy foodIf you love what Jess has to say join the workshop we're doing together about picky eating and stress!
Join our workshop on picky eating and stressJess's book: Raising ResilienceCheck out all of Jess's courses hereFind Jess onlineFollow her on Facebook or Instagram @askjesssherman 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
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 KidsAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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!
Find 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
Resources We Mention for Avoiding Food DyesAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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:
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!
Find 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
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 NutritionAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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:
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!!
Pre-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
Don't forget to sign up for the free knife skills class at kidscookrealfood.com/HPHknife!
Resources We Mention for Organizing Your LifeAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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:
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 Boys
Avoiding "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/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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, a safe place from which our kids can explore?
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 childrenWhy rules don’t work when done incorrectlyThe first step to creating a sacred home is so simple, it takes only about 10 seconds per day, per childJennifer is so grounded and yet practical, balanced in her approach and yet challenging.
Jennifer’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: Restoration Home 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
Resources We Mention for Creating a Peaceful HomeAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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.
Here 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
Resources We Mention for Hormone Health for TeensAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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.
Check 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
Prepping for the holidays? Get our special BOGO deal on the Holiday Baking Challenge here!
Resources We Mention for Mental LoadAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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:
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.
Dr. 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
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