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In each episode of the Healthy Parenting Handbook Podcast, Katie Kimball, the national voice of healthy kids cooking, interviews experts in fields like nutrition, medicine, psychology, parenting, technology, entrepreneurship and more to help parents get tools to raise healthy, independent kids.
89: Breaking Down a Family Meeting Power Hour & Why You Need One
Routines are my kryptonite. 🙁 Anyone else? I feel like every time I set a schedule, I’ve just wasted time writing down that schedule because I don’t stick to it. BUT during this quarantine time, I knew we needed a little structure. Nothing too strict, but some routines without times attached to them. We haven’t...
88: Parenting Preschoolers with Intention
When parenting your preschooler doesn’t seem like the joyful experience you expected “BK” (Before Kids)…it might be too much of YOU and not enough of THEM. Montessori certified parenting expert and early childhood teacher Jeanne-Marie Paynel joins me today with incredible encouragement for parents of preschoolers. We talk about children’s basic needs and how parents...
86: Kicking Stress & Chaos to the Curb To Find the Best Parent Within You
Got stress? If parenting feels like one more thing that requires perfection (or at least better than everyone else’s expectations), Erin Taylor has much wisdom for you. In today’s interview with Erin, a certified parenting coach and mom of 4 who found her life’s work at age 11, you’ll learn: Why our expectations CAUSE our...
Anxiety Busters for Families in Times of Crisis
I love stress mastery for its impact on anxiety! Becoming a certified stress mastery educator was partly because I wanted to learn how to help others with this journey we’re on, but also because I needed these skills for myself! I’m so happy to have this foundation and knowledge to help us all through these...
85: Stressed Out, Distracted Moms Need Extra Focus on Forming Secure Attachments (Interview with Dr. Aimie Apigian)
I thought I’d be interviewing Dr. Aimie about “trauma kids,” like foster kids and adoptions and kids who have gone through horrific tragedies. Turns out 70-80% of adults need this info and likely more of our kids than that! 😮 😮 😮 This interview was recorded back in the fall, but what a timely message...
76: The Impact of “The ONE Thing” in Parenting
Could you choose “one thing” to do each day? “One” primary goal for your kids? Find out how “The One Thing” business and productivity philosophy relates to parenting successful children, and let’s start the conversation: What’s your “one thing” in parenting for your kids? I thought of applying this business strategy to parenting when I...
73: Ideas to Help You Master Healthy School Lunches with Georgia Harding
They say September is the new January when it comes to meal planning…and January always feels a lot like September when it comes to lunch packing! If you’re about ready for some new ideas, inspiration, and organization to help your kids keep up a nutritious diet all day long, you’ll love this interview. (And if...
71: Be a Victor, Not a Victim: Control Your Own Happiness
Margie Bissinger, MS, PT, CHC, is a physical therapist and integrative health coach. “If only this would change, then I’d be happier…” Ever found yourself thinking that and getting stuck in the “grass is greener” syndrome? Turns out only 10% of your happiness is based on what’s happening in your life. 😮 That’s good news though,...
67-70: De-stress in December with Stress Mastery Experts
This week we’re sharing a Healthy Parenting Connector interview related to stress mastery! Stress is something we all deal with that can be hugely detrimental to our health and relationships but also something that’s often brushed off as “normal” or “not a big deal.” Have you ever heard a friend laughing off her stress as...
66: Communication is your Words! How to Listen with C.A.R.E. (with a stress educator)
Tildet Varon learned the power of healing from within through numerous tragedies in her life, leading her to become a sought after speaker and inner mastery specialist. She helps people improve their personal and professional lives BY feeling less stress, not by working harder. She is a master at transforming stress into success and connecting...