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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!

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29:40

126: What's Still Worth Teaching to Prepare Our Kids...

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2026/05/21

Artificial intelligence is changing so quickly that honestly? I don’t think any of us can accurately predict what our kids’ jobs will look like in 10 or 20 years. But I also don’t think parents can afford to throw up our hands and say, “Well, who knows?” and ignore the conversation. In this second part of my AI series on the Healthy Parenting Handbook podcast, I’m digging into the question I think every parent is asking right now: What skills will actually matter in the age of AI? Not coding....

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22:41

125: Why Bother Teaching Life Skills When Robots Will...

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2026/05/19

What happens when the future changes faster than parenting advice can keep up?Artificial intelligence is already transforming jobs, schools, communication, creativity, and even the way businesses run day to day. And as parents, it can feel equal parts fascinating and terrifying.Should we be worried? What skills will our kids actually need? And how in the world do we prepare children for jobs that don’t even exist yet?In this solo episode, I dive into the rapidly changing world of AI through the lens

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22:13

124: Raising Kids Who Can Problem Solve and Become...

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2026/05/14

Do you ever feel that tension between wanting to help your kids… and knowing you probably shouldn’t step in so fast?Because if we’re honest, it’s almost always easier and quicker to just do it ourselves. Open the bottle. Fill out the form. Solve the problem.But what if that instinct is exactly what’s holding our kids back?In this episode, I’m talking with Amy Carney about what it really takes to raise kids who are ready for the real world. Not just capable on paper, but confident, resilient, and

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23:19

123: How to “Launch” on Purpose: Teaching Life Skills...

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2026/05/12

One of the motivations for creating the Kids Cook Real Food™ eCourse was that I was just over halfway to “launch” with my oldest child.Nine years old is half of the intensive part of parenting, and Paul had just turned 10. He demonstrated how to make homemade guacamole to his 4th-grade class, and I realized that guac was the only thing he truly knew how to make!One cannot live on guac alone…so I knew I needed to teach him more before he left my home!I love that parenting expert and author Amy Carney

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18:52

122: Making Repairs When Dad Blows Up with Engaged...

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2026/05/07

What happens when you mess up as a parent?Because let’s be honest… no matter how intentional you try to be, no matter how many goals you set, there are still going to be moments where you lose your patience, react in a way you regret, or just plain get it wrong. The real question is not if that will happen, but what you do next.In this second half of my conversation with Jon Hord, we move from awareness into action. Jon shares what it actually looks like to repair those hard moments with your kids,

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25:55

121: The Dad Shift: How to Become the Father Your...

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2026/05/05

Do you think you could be vulnerable enough to ask your kids, “How could I be a better parent?” Even the thought of that makes my chest tighten a little bit, but in this episode, Jon Hord is going to encourage dads—and moms—to do just that. This conversation is such a powerful look at what it means to parent with intention instead of just reacting to whatever the day throws at you. Jon shares his own story of going from stressed, overwhelmed, and not showing up the way he wanted… to becoming ...

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42:00

120: Eating God's Way for Christian Families with...

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2026/04/28

I love it when a conversation feels like it’s been years in the making. This one really has!Today’s guest is someone who has quietly, faithfully shaped the way I think about food for a long time—my friend Wardee Harmon from Traditional Cooking School.And if you’ve ever felt like the world of “healthy eating” is a swirl of contradictions…one expert says this, another says that…you are not alone. (Honestly, it can make your head spin before you even get dinner on the table.)Wardee has this rare gift

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37:29

119: Make Perimenopause About Gain, Not Loss (& What...

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2026/04/23

Let me ask you something. When was the last time you felt genuinely sharp? Not just “I had coffee and I’m functional” sharp, but clear-headed, energized, actually-in-the-room sharp?Most of us have quietly accepted a version of ourselves that’s a little foggy, a little tired, a little “off” and chalked it up to getting older, being busy, or just how things are now. But here’s the thing: that fog has reasons. Real, biological, fixable reasons, and most of them have nothing to do with willpower or

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31:05

118: The Menopause Gut: Understand How to Respond to...

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2026/04/21

I’m joined by Cynthia Thurlow, a nurse practitioner and expert in perimenopause and menopause, and this conversation truly feels like a mini masterclass in understanding your body. We talk through what is really going on with your hormones, how your gut plays a much bigger role than you might expect, and why so many of the symptoms we tend to brush off are actually connected.In this episode, we cover:What the gut microbiome is and why it affects nearly every system in your bodyWhy perimenopause can

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47:09

117: Heal Your Hunger: How to End Emotional Eating...

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2026/04/14

Have you ever eaten chocolate or chips when you feel stressed? Rewarded yourself for a job well done with a little sticky celebration? Hid from sadness with a whole box of ice cream to yourself? The term "emotional eating" might be new to you, but I'm sure you can see how it works. This interview with Tricia Nelson, author of Heal Your Hunger, is powerful in that we unlock the hidden truth behind why many of us can't lose weight -- It's not about the food. It's not about self-discipline. It's...

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27:06

116: How to Translate the Language of Your Child or...

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2026/04/09

If you’ve ever looked at your child’s behavior and thought, “What is going on right now?”—you’re not alone.In this episode, we go beyond surface-level parenting advice and get into something deeper: what your child’s behavior is actually trying to communicate. Wendy Snyder introduces a powerful framework that helps you “translate” your child’s actions in real time. Instead of reacting with frustration, you’ll start to see patterns, unmet needs, and opportunities to teach life skills. It’s a shift

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28:49

115: Why Starting Over Is a Parenting Superpower with...

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2026/04/07

There’s a moment in this conversation I can’t quite shake.A mom drops her child’s favorite stuffed animal into the trash while her four-year-old begs her not to. If that makes your stomach tighten, you’re not alone.Because even if you’ve never had a “trash can moment,” you’ve probably had that moment. The one where you hear yourself and think, “Wait…is this how I want to parent?”That’s exactly where this conversation with Wendy Snyder begins. Not from perfection, but from honesty, growth, and a deep

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41:53

114: The Truth About Time Management for Moms (It’s...

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2026/03/31

If you’ve ever thought, “Why can I not get my life together when it comes to time?”—you are absolutely not alone.This conversation felt like such a breath of fresh air because we’re not talking about rigid schedules, perfect planners, or waking up at 5am (thank goodness). Instead, we’re digging into what actually works for real moms with real lives… you know, the kind where kids interrupt everything and plans fall apart before lunch.I had so much fun hearing about Anna’s real-life experiences in the

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113: The Two Stories of Every Cluttered Space with...

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2026/03/24

If you’ve ever stood in the middle of your house and thought, “Where do I even start?”… you are absolutely not alone.But what if the problem isn’t your lack of discipline… it’s your approach?In this conversation, I sat down with Ingrid Jansen from The Declutter Hub, and she completely reframed how I think about clutter. We didn’t just talk about getting rid of stuff. We talked about why it feels so hard in the first place—and how to make it feel doable (even in the middle of real life).Because

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43:40

112: Financial Literacy for the Whole Family with...

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2026/03/17

Money fights are rarely about the money.They usually start somewhere small. A decision. An assumption. A moment that feels harmless at the time.And then suddenly you are on a honeymoon, of all places, realizing you are not actually on the same financial page at all. That is exactly where this conversation begins.Amanda shares a story that many couples will recognize: a beautiful life moment that quietly turned stressful because expectations were never spoken out loud.Because money is not just math

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43:33

111: Troubleshoot Your Child's Poor Digestion with...

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2026/03/10

What if I told you you might have to throw away half of the healthy food you worked so hard to put on the dinner table?What if I told you that can basically happen AFTER your kids eat everything on their plate?!?!Healthy food is only the first part of being nourished—we need to make sure the entire system of digestion is working correctly for all the hard work to count! mind blownToday I get to talk to Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Tara Hunkin about getting your child’s digestion on

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30:32

110: Ask Me Anything: Picky Eating, Screen Time, and...

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2026/03/03

Ever wonder how to handle picky eating at parties without creating food battles? Or how to set healthy screen time boundaries when screens feel like the only babysitter?In this Ask Me Anything episode of the Healthy Parenting Handbook podcast, I’m answering your real-life parenting questions about dessert rules for kids, the Division of Responsibility in feeding, raising independent children, and building healthy family habits that actually stick.We’re talking about practical strategies for limiting

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45:09

109: Quick Change Tastebuds, Slow Biology, & Why Gut...

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2026/02/24

Did you know that picky eating can sometimes be caused by the messages the bacteria in your gut are sending to your brain?So the CHILD isn’t being a sugar monster…or making stubborn choices just to drive you crazy…their gut bugs are the sugar monsters and their brain has pruned too much!I learned so much from Elissa Arnheim in this interview, both the philosophical to feed MY brain and the practical—some of which I implemented that very day!Here are my favorite quotes:“Let’s start with this: Our

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19:24

108: Why You're Stuck in a Clutter Loop (and a System...

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2026/02/19

Have you ever looked at a box in your house and felt like it was… talking to you?Not literally. But emotionally.Because in this second half of my conversation with decluttering expert Katy Wells, we go deeper than surface clutter. We talk about the hidden reasons we hold onto things. And friends, it is not about storage bins or label makers.It’s about stories.Stories about who we used to be. Who we hoped we would become. Stories about guilt, failure, scarcity, and expectations we didn’t even realize

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26:24

107: Helping Kids Take Ownership of Their Space and...

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2026/02/17

What if the stress you feel at home is not just about your schedule… but about your stuff?I know. That sounds almost too simple.But when Katy Wells came back on the Healthy Parenting Handbook podcast, we did not just talk about decluttering. We talked about cortisol. About magnets for your attention. About why walking into your own kitchen can change your mood in seconds.And friends, this one hit close to home.Because if you are trying to raise independent kids, teach life skills, keep up with

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