How Do I Equip My Kids with a Love for Healthy Eating? Katie Kimball Has the Answer

Katie shared how her journey from third-grade teacher to food advocate began when she became a mother. Her Kids Cook Real Food course addresses a critical gap in modern parenting—passing on cooking skills to children. She emphasizes that cooking isn’t just about following recipes but building a toolkit of skills kids can use to create real food from scratch.

From Picky Eaters to Confident Cooks

Katie offers parents practical advice for reducing mealtime stress, including the importance of consistency, small food exposures, and removing pressure from the table. Her approach is rooted in empathy and creativity, ensuring kids build a healthy relationship with food while embracing their unique preferences.

The Role of Family Dinners and Parent Modeling

She believes family dinners are foundational for teaching kids about food and life. She also highlights the critical role parents play in modeling healthy eating habits. Even small shifts, like involving kids in meal prep or making time for two family meals per week, can create lasting positive impacts.

Why This Matters to You

If you’ve ever struggled with picky eaters, felt overwhelmed by the thought of teaching your kids to cook, or wondered how to set them up for a healthy future, this episode is for you. Katie’s insights remind us that passing down food skills is more than just practical—it’s a gift that empowers our kids to thrive.

Actionable Advice

• Start small: Involve your kids in age-appropriate tasks like peeling carrots or washing produce.
• Focus on consistency: Aim for at least two family meals together per week.
• Remove pressure at the table: Allow kids to choose how much they eat from the options you provide.
• Download Katie’s free knife skills class: Get your kids started with foundational kitchen skills.

Katie’s journey is deeply personal. As a mom of four, she transformed her own struggles with cooking into a mission to help others. From burning her first recipes to teaching thousands of kids how to cook, Katie’s journey shows how embracing imperfection can lead to empowerment for both parents and children.

Links and Resources to Explore

• Explore Katie’s free knife skills class for kids https://kidscookrealfood.com/EverydayAncestral
• Don’t miss Katie’s blog at https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/  
• Follow Katie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/katiekimballkidscook
• Check out her other classes and resources at https://kidscookrealfood.com/. 

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If you’re ready to make family dinners less stressful and equip your kids with lifelong skills, don’t miss this episode. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch the full episode on YouTube.