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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 healthSauerkraut 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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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!
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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
This episode is sponsored by Chef Junior, the cookbook BY kids FOR kids! Check it out here: kidscookrealfood.com/chefjr
Resources We Mention for Chronic FatigueAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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 Brie’s wisdom and systems for money, including:
The ineffectiveness of budgets and the importance of mindset in managing moneyThe worst financial advice Brie has ever heard (I bet you’ve heard it too!!)The interconnectedness of time, money, and energy in financial managementThe impact of college education and student loan debt on financial well-being – and how to evaluate college as an investmentThe best way for parents to build a healthy money mindset for their young childrenWhy systems work better than plans (and a few system recommendations that will make a massive difference)How to look at grocery spending, and why you might not need to cut back there!One step to take to spend less (and it’s not giving up yoga class or even that Starbucks latte!)A simple habit to add to your family’s life that will help you feel better about money - and it’s not a financial habit!Brie is a mom just like us, with all the surprises that come with parenting - like apparently having kids makes all your forks disappear. :) She’s funny and wise and a perfect person to have in your ear when it comes to thinking about money.
Be sure to check out her Find Your Bleed course for more!
Brie's free Find Your Bleed seriesAll the books Brie mentioned: Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Think and Get Rich, The Science of Getting RichHere are a couple of previous interviews specifically about grocery budgets: developing a flexible grocery budget, feeding your family without going broke, and teaching kids about grocery budgetingFind Brie onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, YoutubeListen to her podcast: Cash Confident 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
Thank you to today's sponsor, Happsy! Check out their organic cotton mattresses at kidscookrealfood.com/Happsy.
Resources We Mention for Money MindsetAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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 to wake up my kids immediately, and I know being a better parent means being well-rested (i.e. not angry mommy).
If you feel like you're not getting a tight 8 in bed OR your sleep quality doesn't feel optimal, this is a must listen. We talk about:
How adult sleep is so much more complicated than infant sleep.Our brain's many jobs during sleep - and why we can't catch up! :(Why caffeine and morning sleepiness are signs of sleep deprivation (ahem, anyone out there feel this??)The anatomy of sleep and how to wake up at the perfect timeProblems for "night owls"The BEST way to wake up your child (hint: it's not an alarm clock)As a nutritional therapist, Christine has unique and powerful insights into how our food affects our sleep!We dig into kids: bedtimes, sleepy at school, and even how dessert affects their sleep!How many hours DO you need? How about teenagers?This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Probiotics. Check out their great, shelf-stable probiotics at kidscookrealfood.com/JustThive, and use coupon code Katie15 for 15% off!
Resources We Mentioned on Sleep Quality
Christine has moved on from sleep coaching, but you can now find her at Christine Means Business. Her sleep coaching site was passed on to another coach, if you still need help!Her book is on AmazonSunlight alarm clockBlue blocker glassesSleep is the new kale: 8 ways to improve sleep qualityCan sleep affect picky eating? 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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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 for suicide, it is certainly correlated.
If we can make these practices a part of American culture, we can save American kids!!
Today I'm expanding on these 3 things parents can do to raise depression-proof kids:
Control stress - in yourself and then model and teach your kids to do it for themselvesBoost self-esteem - through genuine purpose-driven work, not empty complimentsIncrease resilience - by letting kids learn to cope with failure and difficultiesThis episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Probiotics! Check them out at kidscookrealfood.com/JustThrive. Use code Katie15 for 15% off!
Mayo Clinic article on teen suicideMayo Clinic article on teen depression causes and preventionMy interview with Jessica Lahey on the gift of failureMy interview with Jess Sherman on raising resilienceMy Healthy Parenting Handbook episodes on Stress Mastery: part 1 and part 2My interview with Lisa Dorval on meditation for kids (includes 2 guided meditations)The Wellness Mama podcast episode with Margot BisnowRaising kids to follow their passions with Jonathan and Renee HarrisLife skills to teach your kids before they turn 18 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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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 organizing styles, which she says are part of a person from birth.
Cas is a wizard at explaining how people work and how we can both get our homes in order AND pass on effective decluttering and organizing skills to our kids!
Check out today's sponsor, Perfect Supplements!Resources We Mention for Organization Styles
Cas’s books: The Clutter Connection (Amazon, Bookshop), Real Life Organizing (Amazon, Bookshop), Cluttered Mess to Organized Success Workbook (Amazon, Bookshop), The Declutter Challenge (Amazon, Bookshop)The Kitchen Stewardship post on macro organizingHere’s Cas’s free macro organizing guideSome of my tips for organizing your kitchen for efficiencyHere are some 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 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 habits, and really lay the foundation for a lifetime of good nutrition.
I’m honored to host her here today on the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
I know you’ll love Melanie and these tips will really make a difference in your household immediately!
Sign up for the No More Picky Eating ChallengeFind Melanie Potock MA, CCC-SLP online and take 10% off any of her amazing video courses using code MYMUNCHBUG10Melanie’s books: Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater, Adventures in Veggieland, Baby Self-Feeding, Happy Mealtimes with Happy KidsMy interview with Dina RoseMelanie’s New York Times article about pouchesSquooshi pouches and carrot baby food recipe on KSSippy cup info on Melanie’s siteOur knife safety classFeeding toddlers and more about snacks from Edwena Kennedy“The cooking connection” from Melanie’s siteMelanie’s articles on picky eating connected with autismMelanie’s interview on the 8 sensesPicky Eating vs. Sensory Processing Disorder 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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Note: I mention in this interview to go to episode 38, but things got switched around and it's actually 39. Sorry!
No one has to say school lunches are good or bad, healthy or unhealthy.That’s not my point today - although I think school lunches could use some improvement. :)
Today let’s talk about picky eating specifically - could school lunches potentially contribute to or exacerbate picky tendencies for certain kids?
I think so.
Today I’ll explore 10 reasons why school lunch might not be friendly to your picky eater. Some might apply to your family, others might not. Let me know what you think!
If you’re struggling with a child who isn’t a very adventurous eater, I’ve got just the invitation for you - please join me in the No More Picky Eating Challenge kicking off October 1st and 2nd, 2024! It’s a totally free, 5-day challenge with quick video lessons and action steps each day.
Over half of the kids in the challenge try new foods in just 5 days, but that’s not even the point. The point is to create a less stressful environment at the dinner table, and that happens for 85+% of participants!!
Join here!
My picky eater TEDx talkNo More Picky Eating challenge10 ways to serve vegetables to encourage kids to try themWhen a child eats less than 20 foods, it's considered problem feeding rather than picky eating and this is a serious problemHow we make homemade yogurtLearn more about the benefits of family dinners hereHere is the Instagram account I mentioned, kids.eat.in.colorHere are some of my resources on packing school lunches. I have a book, videos, and blog posts 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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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 of childhood experiences on adult relationships and parentingHow to protect our kids from being “wounded” in childhood and acting that out as adults!Why empathizing with a child’s big emotions is NOT the same thing as letting them get their way (with some super fun examples)How to play detective when your child has a meltdown (and how to soothe them faster than usual!)Why “mental health” probably isn’t even an accurate term to useHow going outside to throw a ball against the wall might make you a better parentWhat to say to boys who still cry about frustrating events when you feel like they’re “too old” for thatHow eating plays into nervous system regulation - and believe me, this one is NOT what I expected but rather almost the opposite!I couldn’t stop asking Ann questions, so this episode is a little longer than usual but SO worth it.
Here are the two books Ann mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature ParentsHere's the Brene Brown video Ann mentionedHere is another interview on how trauma is stored in the bodyFind Ann onlineFollow her on InstagramGet 15% off at Pact with code KITCHENSTEWARDSHIP15 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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What are your feet doing RIGHT NOW? Are you standing on them?
If not...stand up and listen to this!
I learned so much from Juliet Starrett, founder of one of first 50 CrossFit gyms in America who got passionate about kids' mobility when she saw a HUGE problem at her daughter's field day. She launched StandUpKids.org, a nonprofit dedicated to funding standing desks for schoolchildren, and she's nearing 100,000 kids standing up all day!
Think that sounds crazy? Some parents in those schools do too, but you gotta hear why teachers <3 <3 <3 it and parents all come around eventually.
Juliet taught me how to use my standing desk much better than I was already, and we even talked about food and kids and picky eaters (and our general intolerance for short-order cooking).
Whether your kids are in school or at home all day, we challenge you to get them MOVING for their health!
How posture can change your lifeFind Julie online at the Ready State (previously MobilityWOD)Her books, Deskbound and Built to MoveFind Juliet on Instagram or FacebookShop for standing desks on Amazon 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
Note: This podcast was recorded a few years ago. In 2024, Juliet has moved on from StandUp Kids, but you can find her on The Ready State and her podcast!
Resources We Mention About the Benefits of StandingAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!
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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 is different?
Years ago the term “bio-individuality” began to be a buzzword, and I thought it would be the “next big thing.” It is, sort of.
It might not be big enough.
But it still should be!
What if your genes could give you a pathway to your OWN optimal health? Not your friend’s success, not the next influencer’s advice, and not even current research?
Using genetics to make a personalized health plan sounds cutting edge, and it is - but it’s also reality.
My guest Brenda Wollenberg and I talk about gene-based holistic wellness programs today, and even more exciting, the promise and hope of epigenetics.
Epigenetics is the theory that through what we do and what happens to us - our environment - we can change our genes, basically toggle certain ones on or off. Your genes are not your destiny!
Listen in to find out how this works and even how you can apply epigenetics and gene personalization to your parenting and keeping kids healthy, even if you never get your kids' genes tested.
Reduce toxic exposures in your homeWhat kids should eat, according to a pediatricianFinding nutrient balance for busy familiesFind Brenda online hereFollow her on social media: Facebook, InstagramBrenda's new book Metabolic Health RoadmapChef Junior cookbook 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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We know that anxiety is affecting both kids and adults at alarming rates.
We’ve discussed anxiety busters before on The Healthy Parenting Handbook, and today we’re completing the trifecta of experts with an MD who practices integrative medicine.
Dr. Wiggy Saunders joins me to dive into anxiety once again because we can’t give parents enough strategies to help their kids (and themselves) dig out of their anxious lives. We’re focusing specifically on how anxiety is affecting kids’ school performance.
Your mind will be blown with how closely anxiety and focus/attention are connected, and how certain strategies may help reduce your kids’ struggles in both areas!
We’ll talk about:
Dr. Wiggy’s favorite Bible verseHow different types of anxiety can escalate one to the otherThe impact of parental anxiety on our kidsThe role of adrenals in stress and how to support them with the nutrients they’re consuming like a ravenous teenagerWhat magnesium in particular “says” to the adrenals to calm them down, and how that may impact kids’ school performanceThe 4 vitamins and minerals most important to boost your immune systemResources We Mentioned for Anxiety in Kids
Raise Them WellFind Raise Them Well on social media: Facebook, InstagramDr. Wiggy's supplement line, Health As It Ought To BeHealth As It Ought To Be on FacebookDr. Wiggy on FacebookRaise Them Well supplements: Magnesium roll-on, magnesium balm, Mag-Focus, immune boosterAnxiety in teensTips for managing your child's anxietyWhat is the best form of magnesiumMore on kids and magnesiumMore immune-boosting tips 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 learned today that I still have a lot of internal tendencies from middle school. 😮
Middle school can be a foreign land and a tumultuous time, and figuring out how to parent middle schoolers is hard on parents. We want our kids to be happy, resilient, and thriving, not wilting, crying, and worrying.
As we head back to school, stresses are always high, and our kids need us to help them stay balanced and continue growing and developing. Middle school is particularly tough, but it turns out it’s very navigable with the right perspective.
Whether you have a tween in middle school now or a child who will someday be there, these parenting tools are incredible, insightful, and some will take some time to practice. Start early by parenting your tween when they’re about 5!
You’ll learn:
Why middle schoolers are SO different from other age groupsThe many crises of pre-adolescence and WHY they all pile up at onceThe shocking difference between girls’ and boys’ confidence and interaction with the world in middle schoolSimple stories parents can tell to improve mental well-being for their kidsThe bane of the “imaginary audience,” particularly for girls A game you can play to help reframe tween drama (and tone down its deleterious effects)How to gradually release responsibility to your pre-teen (and the disastrous impact if you ever take it back!)The 2 best ways to start every conversation with a tween (or teen)Why learning to cook can help kids try new things at school tooWhy it’s nearly impossible to teach a middle schooler to “be yourself” (this one kind of breaks my heart)One practical way to help your kids choose the right friends (this is seriously gold because we all know how powerful friends are in how our kids turn out!!)A resilience coping tool that I used the very day I recorded this interview so I wouldn’t forget how to do it…Resources We Mention for Parenting Middle Schoolers
Get Phyllis’ books: Middle School Matters and Middle School SuperpowersHow beneficial risk is necessary for raising confident kidsHow to build authentic confidence in kidsFollow Phyllis on X, Facebook, and InstagramPhyllis’ websiteMy second interview with Phyllis 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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Not kidding, I referenced this interview FOUR times the same week we recorded — it’s THAT pertinent to our jobs as parents!
Today we’re focusing on the MOST important quality our kids need today – resilience. Michele Borba's book THRIVERS is about 7 teachable skills that set happy, healthy, and high-performing kids apart — and I believe those are listed in an intentional order.
If you find yourself wondering why some kids struggle and others shine, spoiler alert: It’s not about GPA.
This is a must-listen! Find out:
Why Michele has never been more worried about this current generation – even before the pandemic (and it’s worse now)A toxic recipe for resilience that too many of us are using to raise kidsWhat makes a child a “THRIVER” – having the skills and abilities to do well in the real worldThe power of observing your kids to focus on their current strengthsHow the 7 traits show up in kids (and how many your kids need to thrive)The 2 things all kids need to thrive and whether all kids are capable of becoming a thriverOne question to ask yourself that will ensure you raise confident kids (this is powerful!!)We both talk fast, folks, so buckle up for a WEALTH of valuable information that will change the way you think about your kids and the choices you make as a parent!!! The world needs this!
Michele's book, Thrivers Michele's survey to figure out your kids' strengthsThis PDF has 10 super practical ways to start raising resilient kids who are thrivers!The benefits of family dinnerJeannine Jannot on disintegrating students Raising successful adultsLetting kids fail to build resilienceReducing stress in kidsConnect with Michele onlineFollow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, X 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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Shannon Miller is a 7-time Olympic medalist and has over 100 national competition medals in gymnastics as well, more than half the gold kind. People in our generation certainly remember her name from the “Magnificent Seven” team gold winners in the 1996 Olympic games, where she captured the first balance beam gold an American had ever achieved.
She’s no stranger to hard work and success, obviously, and she went on after gymnastics to study marketing and entrepreneurship and even earned her law degree from Boston College.
Then life got a little crazier – she had her first baby in 2009, launched her company “The Shannon Miller Lifestyle: Health and Fitness for Women” in 2010, and in 2011 was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Now that’s a full plate and plenty of challenges, but Shannon used her Olympic grit to triumph in all areas, had another child in 2013, and wrote a book to inspire others to overcome their own personal challenges.
Today we get to talk about healthy mindset and goal setting and how parents can encourage a gold medal mindset in their children, even if they’re not into athletics.
You can find out more about Shannon on her website.Buy her book, It's Not About Perfect, here on Amazon or here on Bookshop.org.Shannon's 10 min fitness videos 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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