Teaching Kids to Cook: This Expert Shares Her Secret to Raising Health-Conscious Children | Katie Kimball (EP365)

Katie Kimball joins the show today to share her journey about teaching kids to cook and the importance of real food. Katie discusses the challenges of introducing kids to cooking, especially amidst a culture of processed foods, and provides practical tips for getting started with your own children. Whether it’s simple tasks for toddlers or knife skills for older kids, Katie emphasizes the lasting benefits of involving children in meal preparation. This episode also dives into how changing dietary habits positively impacts kids' health and overall well-being.

Episode Chapters |

00:00 | The Importance of Teaching Kids to Cook

02:56 | A Journey Towards Healthy Eating

06:03 | Understanding Food and Its Impact on Health

08:59 | Building a Relationship with Food

12:06 | Navigating Food Choices and Family Dynamics

18:57 | Navigating Children's Food Preferences

20:11 | Advocating for Healthy Choices

22:38 | Building a Positive Relationship with Food

24:36 | Involving Kids in the Kitchen

26:12 | Understanding Picky Eating

28:01 | Teaching Kitchen Skills

About Katie |

Katie Kimball is known as the national voice of healthy kids cooking. She’s a former teacher, two-time TEDx speaker, writer, and mom of 4 kids. She created the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, which was recommended by The Wall Street Journal as the best online cooking class for kids. Her blog Kitchen Stewardship helps families stay healthy without going crazy, and she’s on a mission to connect families around healthy food, teach every child to cook, and help families instill those all-important life skills!

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource: Restoration Home Podcast - A Minimalist Christmas with Diane Boden
• Previous Episode: Rest, Simplicity, & Soup: Nourishing Your Family with Ease & Intention | Kathi Lipp (EP358)
• Katie's Resource: Confident Knife Skills
• Connect with Katie:
• https://kidscookrealfood.com
• https://kitchenstewardship.com
• https://www.instagram.com/katiekimballkidscook
• http://facebook.com/kidscookrealfood/
• http://facebook.com/kitchenstewardship
• https://youtube.com/kitchenstew
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-kimball/
• https://kidscookrealfood.com/media

Episode Sponsors |

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