Parenting

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.

We not only set up an atmosphere and culture in our homes, but we also included our kids in the work of maintaining the culture, so they know how to do it. -Jennifer Pepito

Episode 48: Is it Possible to Create a Peaceful Home in the Midst of a Chaotic World?

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...

When my kids do a task that is real, that nourishes another human being and keeps them alive, their confidence bucket gets much more full. -Katie Kimball, KCRF Creator

Episode 46: Sharing the Mental Load of Cooking Responsibility

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...

Budgeting isn't about restriction, it's about prioritization. -Brie Sodano

Episode 44: Breaking the Cycle of Busy, Broke, and Exhausted with Brie Sodano

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...

Humans are the only species that purposefully deprive themselves of sleep.

Episode 043: Your Sleep Makes You a Better (or Worse) Parent — Sleep Like the Boss You Are with Christine Hansen

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...

Episode 042: 3 Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Depression in Their Kids

Warning – sad statistic. 🙁 The 2nd leading cause of death for kids ages 10-24 in America is…suicide. I’m not okay with this! Let’s talk this Depression Awareness Month about prevention – there are research-based strategies that parents can use to reduce their kids’ chances of being depressed. While depression isn’t the only risk factor...

Young children don't do details when it comes to organization, and they need to see their things because if it's out of sight, it's out of mind. -Cass Aarssen

Episode 41: Organizing Styles for Families and How Kids Organize Differently

Cas of Clutterbug describes her “young mom” self as a hot mess – house a disaster and feeling horrible that she couldn’t get organized. She finally realized a few important pieces of her own personality and is now a Recovering Super Slob turned Organizing Expert who teaches others how to tap into their own unique...

We want kids to get messy because we want them to experience food with all their senses. -Melanie Potock

Episode 040: Speech & Picky Eating: Expert Tips to Help Parents Intro New Foods to Kids

Did you know that the way your child eats can affect their speech and vice versa? Melanie Potock is a Speech-Language Pathologist who became a pediatric feeding expert through her experience as a mom of a former picky eater. She uses her SLP expertise to help parents introduce new foods to kids, form healthy eating...

Parents are hungry for information, they're so smart, but they're not always getting the right information. -Ann Odom

Episode 38: The Health of the Future & Preventing Nervous System Wounds for Your Children with Ann Odom

If your child has ever thrown a tantrum… If you’ve ever reacted, let’s say, “imperfectly” to that tantrum… If you’ve ever wondered why your toddler or teen is having a meltdown over something seemingly inconsequential… My friends, then this interview is a MUST LISTEN. Ann is an incredible teacher – let’s learn about: The impact...

23 Highest Paying Jobs for Teens They Can Start This Week

This post was written by Marjolein Dilven of Radical FIRE. Jobs for teens and high school students aren’t the easiest to find — the job can’t require a ton of experience, be part-time (because, school), offer enough pay to make a dent in your college fund, and most importantly, be solid enough that you can...

We can't control everything but you do have the ability to make an impact. -Brenda Wollenberg

Episode 36: Unlocking Your Health Potential: The Role of Epigenetics in Personalized Wellness with Brenda Wollenberg

Bet you a million bucks you’ve heard people say (or said yourself): It’s too complicated to get healthy – everyone says something different! Such and such diet/strategy/exercise worked for so-and-so, why isn’t it working for me? I feel like I’ve tried everything and it’s so hard to figure out what works! Maybe, just maybe… everyone...

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