← back to Raising Healthy Families blog
Kids Cook
We help families raise healthy, independent future adults and change kids’ relationship to food.
Episodes 102 & 103: 5 Steps to Meal Planning on a Budget for Teens and Young Adults
We just celebrated 10 years of teaching kids to cook online, which honestly feels surreal. It still feels like yesterday that we were filming the very first lessons, crossing our fingers, and wondering if anyone would even want this. Fast forward a decade and nearly 20,000 families served, and the answer is clear. This work...
Mess Is a Sign of Life: Overcoming Perfectionism and Overwhelm About Homemaking
Do you know any mom who ISN’T feeling a little overwhelmed by all the tasks she’s juggling, who’s NEVER thought, “My house isn’t clean/organized/gorgeous enough,” or who doesn’t think she has a lot of improvement to make on homemaking?
I thought so.
My guest today, Mystie Winckler, speaks to moms who are overwhelmed or paralyzed by perfectionism, who know their lives will never look like their favorite Instagram influencers, and who are tempted to just give up at home.
(Me! Raises hand…)
In case you’re looking for just the perfect system that will help you out of that, or if you’re hoping Mystie has a cleaning checklist you can try – because surely the next one you try will work even though others haven’t – you’ll be sorely disappointed.
Mystie starts somewhere else, and I believe her method is easier and more difficult at the same time.
For a positive conversation and a lot of encouragement for your home, tune in to this week’s episode!!
...
Easy Sheet Pan Taco Recipe | Quick Dinner Kids Love!
This is a guest post from Mary Voogt of Just Take a Bite! Taco night. Taco Tuesday. The best night of the week. Whatever you prefer to call it, taco night is usually a family favorite. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like tacos (and I work with picky eaters!)....
Episode 58: Kids Cooking Dinner? Teach Your Kids To Cook an Entire Meal…By Themselves!
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...
Episode 030: Solving the Summer Snacks Dilemma
Grabbing a piece of whole fruit or a popsicle are both fast, easy, and refreshing in the summer. But will they give your kids fuel for summer play? We know we’ll be asked about snacks approximately 5,287 times…in June. 😉 Nobody wants that! Here are some ideas to keep snacking running smoothly and prevent hungry...
Episode 027: Feeding Your Growing Family Well Without Going Broke with Erin Chase of $5 Dinners
Grocery budget hurting? Erin Chase of $5 Dinners has been making inexpensive meals to save her family’s grocery budget since the real estate crisis of 2008. She says the current inflation problem is similar in how it’s making people feel about money and savings, and it’s TIME to pay attention to your food budget, no...
Top 10 Life Skills to Teach Your Kids Before They Turn 18
When I was a kid, I never once said, “I want to be a digital entrepreneur when I grow up.” I never had “be a TEDx speaker” on my bucket list (did bucket lists exist in the 80s??). I always and only wanted to be a teacher. Luckily, my parents passed on skills like a...
197: Kids Cook Real Food’s Favorite Kitchen Tools for Kids
It’s a fine balance when it comes to kids between using real tools and making sure things are the right size and developmental level. I’m a strong proponent of giving kids real tools, because I don’t want them to feel like they are being talked down to, nor do I want them to learn improper...
173: How Mindset Builds Motivation & Confidence in the Kitchen
“How do I get my kids to WANT to cook?” parents often ask. Here’s your answer! (And pro tip: it starts with US and our own wants…) Want to get your kids started in the kitchen? Check out my Healthy Snacks SkillLab, a set of videos to help you and your kids make a variety...
Using Kids Cook Real Food with Your Homeschool Curriculum | Homeschool Cooking Class
Home economics classes have plummeted in the last decade, to the point where I’m thrilled if I hear of any school that offers cooking in their curriculum. Homeschooling, of course, is a perfect opportunity to teach what you want to your kids and make your own priorities. For many families life skills, like learning to...