Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

Did you know we’ve lost 80% of the nutrients in vegetables in the last 100 years? As farming has become big agriculture focused on scale, transportation, and profit, human health has suffered along with soil health. Farmer Lee Jones has become one of regenerative farming’s most enthusiastic promoters, and to hear him wax poetic about butternut squash and the way Brussels sprouts grow is like a spo...

It shouldn’t be controversial to make your own healthcare decisions!! Informed consent has become a buzz word for no good reason. When it comes to informed consent, I personally follow 2 rules: Ask all the questions. Don’t make quick decisions. I hesitate. About everything. If I don’t feel 100% peaceful about something, I don’t do it. You’ll hear my shocking realization about where that response m...

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 fav...

You get to sit in on what turned into a college class in food history and nutrition label reading ! This interview is high-energy, high impact, and will fill both your academic brain and your mama heart. Becky Wells of Hippie Moms is passionate about helping other mamas understand their food and build a healthy foundation for their families, and she cuts through all the marketing confusion and tea...

Alzheimer’s and dementia are some of the scariest realities for adults to consider. No one wants to feel like they’re going to lose their mind! But in this day and age, it feels like cognitive decline is inevitable for many of us, “just a normal part of aging.” Similarly, our culture has come to accept that many kids are neurodivergent, that their brains are wired differently. We diagnose it as AD...

Do you eat organic food? If you do - even a handful of fruits and vegetables - you might be in for a rude surprise when you listen to this interview. Max Goldberg is the founder of Organic Insider and one of the nation’s leading organic food experts. He sees significant room for improvement, really a NEED for improvement, when it comes to the USDA Certified Organic label. Max and I dove into polic...

You've heard the figure that most MDs get less than 10-20 hours of nutrition and food training in medical school, and Dr. Katja Rowell (MD!) thinks this is a tragedy. There are some tough moments to hear in this interview, but important ones as we work to raise healthy, independent kids into adulthood. We talked about: What "extreme" picky eating is   How bad therapy can hurt a chil...

If having a strong family and raising kids who know how to serve others is important - or necessary - to you, my guest today will inspire, encourage, and challenge you to reach those goals ! He prefers the word "invite" over "challenge," so I'm curious to hear what you think! :) I was beyond honored to sit down with Fr. Leo Patalinghug, "the cooking priest," to t...

We need to connect with our family members to help them learn and grow beyond meltdowns, and Dr. Bryson will help us do that in the most effective, brain-based way . There is a reason for the meltdowns, and she’ll help us find the root cause today! Strap on your science geek hat and get ready for a class in neuroscience for parents 101.  I could listen to Tina teach all day, and I hope you can gra...

My youngest got his first concussion at age 3. After this interview, I’m wondering if another child of mine has some post-concussion symptoms that we never realized had to do with a knock on the head! This interview is for parents of contact sport athletes FOR SURE but also anyone who wants to strengthen their family’s brain health. What’s brain health? It’s the development of your kids’ brains, t...

I always thought menopause was something “older” women dealt with. You know, once the kids are gone and you’ve got gray hair and bifocals. But then... I hit 40. And weird stuff started happening. Was it perimenopause? Hormones? Stress? Just a fluke? Honestly, I didn’t know. I wasn’t even sure how to know —because no one really talks about this stuff in detail.  This week on the Healthy Parenting H...

I’ll be honest: I’ve never had a consistent bedtime routine. I teach kids to cook real food, I help families get healthier... and yet when it comes to sleep? Total kryptonite. That’s why I knew I needed to bring in a real expert—someone who doesn’t just say, “You should get more sleep,” but actually shows us how. Dr. Whitney Roban is a clinical psychologist turned sleep consultant who works with f...

Let’s be honest, teaching kids about money can feel intimidating. This episode is packed with practical strategies and empowering encouragement. Here’s what you’ll take away from our conversation: Why budgeting is essential for teens How emotional language can help kids process money stress One simple phrase that opens the door to healthier financial habits How to model smart financial decisions —...

"I don't like fish." How many of us have a child, spouse, or self who says that? My guest today says that's off course - no one can accurately say they "don't like" "fish" - and I love her reasons! Whether you love fish or haven't learned to love it yet, this non-fishy interview all about the fish of the sea is a winner : Have you ever gotten to kn...

My oldest struggled with eczema from time to time, but when our house presented us with a toxic mold issue , he really flared up. It was the worst we’d ever seen, and after 3 weeks of completely ditching gluten, dairy, and sugar (by his own choice and motivation), nothing had changed. It was heartbreaking ! I can only imagine how tough it is for parents of toddlers with eczema who can’t even commu...

ADHD is not just an attention disorder; it's an executive functioning disorder . The myths abound! If you’ve always thought of kids with ADHD as those who struggle in school, think again . If you expect ADHD kids to have trouble focusing, wrong again . If you think kids with ADHD are destined to struggle more throughout life, Mike McLeod is here to tell you that ADHD is not a limitation, just...

Emily’s stories are going to get your head nodding in empathy and connection - we’ve all been there with the kid who just will NOT put their shoes on, brush their teeth, or do as we ask! If you’ve ever felt the guilt after exploding all over your kids, those little beings you LOVE so much, you need this interview. We talk all about emotional regulation, how moms need to work on their own big emoti...

If you’ve ever passed kefir in the grocery store and wondered, “Is that stuff actually good for you?”—you’re not alone. In this episode, I talk with Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Kefir, who shares how this tangy, probiotic-rich drink became a lifeline for her immigrant family —and a powerful tool for mental and physical wellness. Julie dives into the science behind fermented foods, the gut-brai...

We may all think and process information differently, but it’s true that some diagnoses make parenting feel a lot more difficult on a day-to-day basis . You’ll receive a heavy dose of empathy and understanding from this interview , along with some very practical strategies to create an environment in which your children can thrive. Ginny and I talked about: How ND kids struggle with executive func...

We tend to think of "eyesight" as just needing glasses or not. But what if I told you that vision is actually a brain function, and if our kids are struggling visually, it could be impacting their learning, attention, and even behavior? In our chat, Dr. B doesn’t just talk science — he gives us practical tips that any parent can use to support healthy vision for kids , especially in our...

Raise your hand if you love money! But…raise your hand if you DON’T love figuring out what to DO with your money , spending too much money, or not having enough money? That’s Brad Nelson’s mission as Debt Free Dad - to help normal everyday people take control of their finances so they can live a happier less stressful life. We dig into a lot of practical and philosophical tips, including: First st...

Today I'm doing something completely new! It's a podcast swap! Here is an episode of the Mindful Mama Podcast with Hunter Clarke-Fields. It's the third of a three-part series so definitely go check that out when you're done with this one! Find Hunter Online Follow her on social media: Facebook , Instagram , YouTube   Say goodbye to picky eating today! Visit kidscookrealfood.com...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever yelled or lost your cool as a parent . Keep that hand up if you thought you would never yell as a parent . I know, right? It’s the story of many who go on to be mindful or positive or grounded parenting experts. “I never thought I would…” Me neither! That means we need tools , and today’s guest will give you some powerful ones in the form of mindfulness for parents....

In today's Healthy Parenting Handbook episode, I'm going to take 5 different arguments against kids doing chores and learning life skills and counter them with facts, stories, research, and a big ol' dose of common sense . These are real arguments I hear from both well-meaning parents AND keyboard warriors on social media , plus one from a well-established expert I heard on a podcas...

Moms take care of everyone… but sometimes we forget ourselves . If you’ve had those moments when you blow up at a kid or spouse and then realize, “Oh, I haven’t eaten in 4 hours,” you know what it’s like to feel ‘hangry.’ My guest today draws upon personal and professional experience with nutrition and blood sugar to give us a masterclass on how to think about the contents of our food and fueling...