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Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

Katie Kimball

96 episodes

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We’re lonely! It’s hurting us! And we’re not very good at connecting with other humans. Heather MacFadyen is here to help. Author and podcaster of Don’t Mom Alone, she’s all about building connection to help moms do their jobs better. “Loneliness can be when you’re with others but not feeling truly known,” she said in this encouraging interview. We talk about the 3 kinds of relationships moms need to nurture, how to shed the unattainable standards society is trying to place on us, and how to ...

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We’re lonely! It’s hurting us! And we’re not very good at connecting with other humans. Heather MacFadyen is here to help. Author and podcaster of Don’t Mom Alone, she’s all about building connection to help moms do their jobs better. “Loneliness can be when you’re with others but not feeling truly known,” she said in this encouraging interview. We talk about the 3 kinds of relationships moms need to nurture, how to shed the unattainable standards society is trying to place on us, and how to ...

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Health & Fitness,

Alternative Health

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Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

095: How Can We Allow Other People to Partner with Us in Parenting? with Author of Don't Mom Alone Heather MacFadyen

We’re lonely! It’s hurting us! And we’re not very good at connecting with other humans. Heather MacFadyen is here to help. Author and podcaster of Don’t Mom Alone, she’s all about building connection to help moms do their jobs better. “Loneliness can be when you’re with others but not feeling truly known,” she said in this encouraging interview. We talk about the 3 kinds of relationships moms need to nurture, how to shed the unattainable standards society is trying to place on us, and how to ...

1 day ago

43 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

094: Homeschool Routines That Build Connection with Pam Barnhill

If you’ve ever felt that homeschooling can slip into a checklist of math pages and grammar drills, you’ll love this conversation. Pam Barnhill, a veteran homeschooling mom of over 15 years, reminds us what education can truly be: a chance to connect deeply with our kids and nurture a lifelong love of learning. Resources We Mention for Homeschool Routines Get Pam’s free Advent Morning Time PlansCheck out her books: Gather; Better Together (Amazon/Bookshop.org); Plan Your Year (Amazon/Boo...

1 week ago

30 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

093: Eating Disorders Expert & Dietitian on How to Foster a Healthy Relationship with Food for Your Kids

The very morning I did this interview, my husband was complaining about how badly he felt because of a certain number...and when I heard Heidi's final "practical" challenge to parents, I knew we had to do it. This interview was a HUGE paradigm shift for me, and you will alternately want to turn it off as it gets challenging and find yourself cheering out loud! Heidi Schauster, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S is an expert on eating disorders and talks with me today about how we as parents can foster a health...

2 weeks ago

53 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

092: Navigating Holiday Stress with JoAnn Crohn

The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year ... or the most overwhelming. Between the excitement, the sugar, the schedule changes, and the constant stimulation, even the calmest kids can start to unravel. And let’s be honest, parents can too! In this episode, I sat down with JoAnn Crohn, a former school teacher who’s now on a mission to help overwhelmed moms rediscover joy and raise healthier, happier families. She has a gentle, realistic way of helping moms shift from chaos to ca...

3 weeks ago

37 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

091: The Daily Scoop: Secrets to Healthy Poops for the Whole Family with Genevieve Howland of Mama Natural

Our digestion happens every day and REALLY can impact how we feel, think, and treat others! So let’s talk all about poop. :) My guest today is brimming over with practical tips about assessing your digestive output (aka poo) and solving issues in gut health based on what you see. Genevieve is a wealth of knowledge on gut health and poop and so generous with her time and practical tips. If you’re a fan of healthy living without being too complicated or spending too much money, this is the inte...

4 weeks ago

47 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

090: Decode Your Child’s Behavior and Dial in Your Parenting Boundaries from the Author of Transforming Toddlerhood, Devon Kuntzman

Let’s talk toddlers. If you’ve ever thought, “What on earth is happening in that tiny human’s brain?”—this episode is for you. Here’s a taste of what we explored: Why “all behavior is communication” might be the most important parenting mantra you’ll ever adoptWhat really happens when you distract your toddler—and how to do it wellThe surprising power dynamic at play in your home (hint: it’s not what you think)How setting boundaries doesn’t stifle toddlers; it sets them freeWhat it looks like...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

089: Bring Back Flavor with Regenerative Farming with Farmer Lee Jones

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 sports announcer commentating on the game-winning score! In this highly entertaining episode (I can ...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

088: Informed Consent Isn’t Optional: Reclaiming Your Role as a Healthcare Consumer with Alexandra of Just the Inserts

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 may have been birthed in this interview as I figure it out myself while talking with Alexandra. Hesi...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

087: Mess Is a Sign of Life: Overcoming Perfectionism and Overwhelm About Homemaking with Mystie Winckler

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 favorite Instagram influencers, and who are tempted to just give up at home. (Me! Raises hand…) In c...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

086: The Evolution of Modern Food & Label Reading 401 with Becky Wells of Hippie Moms

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 teaches us how to Just. Eat. Food. I thought this interview might be more for the rookies to healthy ...

2 months ago

37 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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 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 ADHD or ASD, or we see that 1/3 of our teens have clinical anxiety and we think, “It’s just the way...

2 months ago

41 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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 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 policy, reality, and labeling in the organic industry, and I for one learned a LOT. You can learn too:...

2 months ago

43 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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 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 child's relationship with food and family to his/her great detriment, and how you can identify it.Why responsive ...

2 months ago

52 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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 "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 talk about family dinners, sharing responsibilities in the home, building memories around food, and how he's serving many communities ...

3 months ago

40 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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 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 grab a piece of paper and take notes to help your own brain retain all this info. But even if yo...

3 months ago

54 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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 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, the avoidance of cognitive decline as we age (yes please!), and everyone’s mental health. Here’s a...

3 months ago

44 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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? 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 Handbook podcast, I got to sit down with Jenn Pike, a brilliant practitioner with a background...

3 months ago

44 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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—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 families, schools, and even corporations to teach the why and the how of better sleep. And friends...

4 months ago

21 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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 is essential for teensHow emotional language can help kids process money stressOne simple phrase that opens the door to healthier financial habitsHow to model smart financial decisions—even when you make mistakesA free tool that empowers teens to track their money in just one hourYou d...

4 months ago

42 minutes

Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

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 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 know your fisherman? Watch my surprise as I do for the first time...How to find the best fish for the biggest health benefitsWhy some fish are harder ...

5 months ago

36 minutes