Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball
Truth: Kids don’t come with a handbook! But what if there was a parenting handbook that aligned with your healthy living values?
In each episode of the Healthy Parenting Handbook Podcast, mom of 4 Katie Kimball interviews experts in fields like nutrition, medicine, psychology, parenting, technology, entrepreneurship, and more to give parents tools to raise healthy, independent kids.
Intentional parents, here comes clarity about what you can DO to keep your kids physically and mentally healthy!
Episodes
86 episodes
085: Kids Are Showing Signs of Alzheimer's, and No One Is Worrying with Dr. Kristina Bosnar
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...
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Episode 85
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41:54
084: What’s Really in Organic Food? Shocking Toxins, Label Loopholes, and Smarter Choices with Max Goldberg
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 lead...
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Episode 84
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43:07
083: Why Feeding Therapy Can Backfire—Insights from Picky-Eating MD Dr. Katja Rowell
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 o...
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Episode 83
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51:25
082: Building Strong Families, Connected Kids with Father Leo of Plating Grace
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 "challe...
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Episode 82
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40:03
081: Diagnosing the Root Cause of Meltdowns & How to Calm Tantrums with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
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 r...
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Episode 81
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54:06
080: Concussion-Proof Your Kids: Building Strong, Healthy Brains & Helping Kids Recover and Thrive After a Knock on the Head with Dr. Spencer Zimmerman
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...
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Episode 80
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44:18
079: Perimenopause May Be the Wisest and Best Years of Your Life - How to Make That Reality with Jenn Pike
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? H...
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Episode 79
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44:51
078: How to Sleep Better: Practical Advice for Families from Sleep Specialist Dr. Whitney Roban
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—so...
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Episode 78
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21:51
077: Teaching Teens About Money: Budgeting, Stress, and Starting Smart Conversations with Crystal Paine of MoneySavingMom
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 ...
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Episode 77
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42:11
076: “I Don’t Like Fish”: Why You Might Be Wrong (and How to Start Loving It)
"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...
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Episode 76
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35:52
075: The Real Root Cause of Eczema in Children: A Deep Dive with Deidre Bloomquist
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...
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Episode 75
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38:29
074: The ADHD Brain is an Addicted Brain - Shattering Myths About ADHD and Executive Function and Pouring out Hope for Families with Michael McLeod
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 t...
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Episode 74
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50:27
073: From Mom Guilt to Growth: Emotional Regulation for Moms Who Want to Raise Problem Solvers with Emily Hamblin
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 explodin...
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Episode 73
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41:30
072: Is Kefir Healthy? How Fermented Foods Boost Gut Health and Immunity with Julie Smolyansky of Lifeway Kefir
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 beca...
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Episode 72
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37:57
071: Embracing Neurodivergent Parenting: Wisdom for Mothers and Their Unique Children with Ginny Kochis
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...
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Episode 71
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41:43
070: Why Everything You Know About Vision Is Wrong | Healthy Vision for Kids with Dr. Bryce Appelbaum
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?<...
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Episode 70
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47:10
069: Starting Your Kids Off on the Right Financial Foot | Teaching Kids About the Dangers of Debt with DebtFree Dad Brad Nelson
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...
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Episode 69
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46:13
068: Exclamation Point Kids with Hunter Clarke-Fields and Jess Trayser [Different Brains, Amazing Kids Series 3]
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 ...
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Episode 68
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47:53
067: Parenting Without Yelling, Demands, or Getting Triggered with Hunter Clarke-Fields
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 posi...
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Episode 67
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49:28
066: Why Teaching Your Kids Chores and Life Skills Is NOT Taking Advantage of Them
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....
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Episode 66
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30:30
065: Eating Close to Nature and Balancing Blood Sugar on a Budget with Chandis RDN
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.’<...
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Episode 65
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47:37
064: How Connecting with Our Kids & Brain Science Makes Us Better Parents with Jennifer Kolari
When you yell at your kids, it always works to improve their behavior and your relationship, right?Ha.But what’s a parent at the end of their rope to do?My guest today, Jennifer Kolari, has worked with some of the to...
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Episode 64
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56:41
063: Is Homeschooling Right for You? Tips, Myths, and Encouragement for Moms with Monica Swanson
I love hearing about homeschoolers who have the space, time, and freedom to really find their passions, and that’s far from the only benefit of homeschooling. My guest today would have told you homeschooling was a crazy option when she f...
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Episode 63
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36:06
062: What Is Mental Load? | How Moms Can Find Balance with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
My guest today, Dr Morgan Cutlip, is a sought-after relationship expert, but she doesn’t talk down to moms - she’s right in it with us.If you’ve ever had a disagreement with your spouse about who’s doing more than the other in the...
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Episode 62
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50:42
061: How Kids Can Learn to Deal with Big Challenges and Big Emotions with Counselor and Coping Skills Expert Janine Halloran
We will ALL encounter tough situations and hard times in our lives. We will ALL cope with them in some way. But sometimes coping looks like throwing a chair or eat a whole box of cookies.Licensed Mental Health Counselor Janine Hal...
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Episode 61
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37:12