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.
Heal brain injuries with chiropractor Dr. Brian Hanks, DC. Got kids in soccer, hockey, football or cheerleading? Do they jump on a trampoline or ride a bike? You need this info about how to heal a concussions and brain health!!! When my 3yo got a concussion this summer, we took him to a functional neurologist […]
17: Healing from Concussion (& Kicking Motion Sickness) with Functional Neurology Read More »
Did you know 50% of employers are having trouble finding qualified people to take the good career jobs they have open? It’s not technical skills or education…applicants are lacking communication, adaptability, decision-making, and problem-solving skills needed to do the job well. Find out how to expand your child’s brain and balance their independence in the
16: Mastering Social & Emotional Learning in the Kitchen Read More »
Potlucks and holiday parties are a cinch when we have to bring a dish to pass, because we always bring our family favorite! Homemade potato salad has a lot of steps, but the work is made easier when everyone has a task. We don’t use a recipe but rather a “framework” for success: Per serving:
15: Our Favorite Dish to Pass: Potato Salad Made by the Kids Read More »
Do professional chefs always learn to cook at a young age? I interviewed Chef Jeremy Paquin, executive chef at Grove Restaurant in Grand Rapids, and you might be surprised by his answer! This chef LOVES vegetables and he has the most creative ways to think about them, cook them, and present them. He talks about
14: How to Make Homemade Pasta | Interview with Chef Jeremy Paquin Read More »
Don’t be TRICKED by food packaging trying to tell you something is healthy using sneaky language! This video is meant for kids ages 8-18 and adults who love them. I explain the truth about low-fat foods, is “whole grain” healthy, the 2 ingredients banned in our household (and how to find them), and a quick
13: Reading Nutrition Labels Part 2: Don’t Be Tricked! Read More »
Wish your kids understood what was in the food they eat? Here’s a tutorial on reading nutrition labels from the voice of healthy kids cooking, elementary teacher, and mom of 4. Grab your kids to watch this video which was made just for them! They’ll learn: How to read an ingredients list including those pesky
12: Reading Nutrition Labels for Kids Part 1 Read More »
Jess Sherman, high school teacher turned Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant™ and resilience expert joins us. Depression and anxiety are plaguing our children, and stress is often a root cause…what can we do about it? Whether we actually live stressful lives or simply stress ourselves out (or social media plays a role in over-stimulating our amygdala
11: Building Resilience & Reducing Stress in Kids: Interview with Jess Sherman Read More »
Kelly Brogan, MD is an expert in fighting depression and anxiety as a psychiatrist and author. Statistics are grim: 1/3 of our kids and teens experience anxiety or depression, and we’ve seen a massive increase in recent years. Why is there so much anxiety and depression in kids? It’s National Depression Awareness Month – but
10: Helping Kids with Depression & Anxiety: Interview with Dr. Kelly Brogan Read More »
Can something as simple as eating a meal together help parents keep their kids safe from the scary depression and anxiety statistics? Eating foods that fight depression and help keep anxiety at bay is a great habit, but no matter what you’re eating, coming together as a family has powerful benefits. Research shows that the
What kid wouldn’t want to eat mud for fun? 🙂 Want a little peek into my real kitchen? In our course we borrow someone else’s beautiful kitchen, have a professional film crew, and a week of planning. Sometimes it’s fun to just turn our camera on and record what we do on a normal day.
08: Teach Kids to Cook: Mudballs, Easy Healthy Allergy-Friendly Snack Read More »
