Kids Cook Real Food is a hub of information for raising healthy kids, including our weekly podcast, The Healthy Parenting Handbook, with expert interviews, helpful tips, and kid-produced recipes.
Wait until you hear how Dr. Mary Wilde and I connected! We’ll start with that fun story and then dig into topics that have never been more important than they are today: The impact of the culture on teen anxiety How food and mood are connected Why parents need to give themselves compassion most of […]
I’ve always told parents that even having the best cookbooks for kids in the world won’t make enough difference if your kids don’t have any cooking skills. No one likes feeling frustrated! And when beautiful pictures in a kid’s cookbook get your child all motivated to cook, they pull out the ingredients and get started—and
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Today I’m going through my top 5 tips to help you stress less while teaching your kids to cook! Don’t allow overwhelm to prevent you from connecting with your kids in the kitchen while you pass on valuable life skills! It’s the season for making memories with your kids in the kitchen! Use these tips
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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
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I dabbled in homeopathy for years before taking a proper course and trying it out more seriously, and I wish I hadn’t waited! Simple, safe, and effective, practical homeopathy is a tool that truly every family needs in their toolbox to raise healthy, independent adults. If you’re a dabbler or curious, here’s my list of the
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
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“How do I help my kids eat more vegetables?” It’s a question I’m often asked! Today I have 5 quick tips and practical ideas to set up the right environment so that your kids have a CHANCE to fall in love (or at least make friends with) their veggies: Demonstration Variety Choice Fun Involvement Let’s
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We try to control a lot as a culture, even though we know that’s an illusion. And we certainly can’t “control” our health—BUT we can take steps to protect and build our immune system so we get sick less and recover faster! Acupuncturist Tsao-Lin Moy joins me today to talk about how we can identify
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You know how Google is super helpful and tries to finish your thought when you start typing a search. That gives us an interesting perspective because what Google chooses to fill the space with is typically some of the most popular searches. Thus we can learn what others are searching for, what their needs are.
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Do we have to ban all sugar on Halloween, the “sweetest” holiday of them all? Let’s talk today about balance, what our kids REALLY need, and how to enjoy the holiday and not freak out about the sugar. If you want ideas for a more balanced but still FUN Halloween party for your child’s school
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