Want Strong Family Bonds and Confident Kids? Make It Easy Through Life Skills and Critical Thinking with Katie Kimball // 247
05/08/24 • 35 min
Ever feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise well-rounded, confident independent kids, who thrive as adults with amazing real-world skills and abilities?
It can feel like there's a million things they should know how to do – but where do you even begin, and why can’t you find a good homeschool curriculum to help you do this?
The good news is, teaching life skills can be a fun and rewarding experience for both you and your children, and can bring your family SO CLOSE as a team! Charlotte Mason emphasized the importance of practical living skills alongside a rich academic education, and it does not need to be difficult to weave into family life.
Today we have the pleasure of a conversation with Katie Kimball, the creator of Kitchen Stewardship and Kids Cook Real Food. Katie, a former teacher and a mother of four, shares her secrets to breaking down essential life skills into manageable steps, and making them a natural part of your homeschool day (or any day!).
The conversation explores the importance of teaching children life skills, and how it benefits them overall by growing self-confidence, independence, and resilience.
Katie details her approach to equipping kids with critical thinking skills, and shares the benefits of including kids in productive activities like cooking and chores.
She emphasizes the practical benefits of nurturing children's intrinsic motivations, and how these efforts contribute to a stronger family connection and a prepared journey into adulthood.
So ditch the overwhelm and get excited to empower your kids with the confidence they need to thrive!
XOXO,
Katie
P.S. Don’t journey alone <3
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10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child
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00:00 Welcome Back Katie Kimball!
00:26 Katie's Journey from Teacher to Teaching Kids to Cook
02:02 The Impact of Blogging and Supporting Moms
02:23 Challenges of Healthy Eating and Parenting
03:56 Empowering Kids with Life Skills and Confidence
05:18 Virtual Life Skills Camp and Teaching Flexibility
13:09 Navigating Criticism and Embracing Hard Work
19:32 The Importance of Asking Questions and Encouraging Critical Thinking
23:22 Integrating Life Skills into Daily Routines
32:43 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Katie
Ever feel overwhelmed by the pressure to raise well-rounded, confident independent kids, who thrive as adults with amazing real-world skills and abilities?
It can feel like there's a million things they should know how to do – but where do you even begin, and why can’t you find a good homeschool curriculum to help you do this?
The good news is, teaching life skills can be a fun and rewarding experience for both you and your children, and can bring your family SO CLOSE as a team! Charlotte Mason emphasized the importance of practical living skills alongside a rich academic education, and it does not need to be difficult to weave into family life.
Today we have the pleasure of a conversation with Katie Kimball, the creator of Kitchen Stewardship and Kids Cook Real Food. Katie, a former teacher and a mother of four, shares her secrets to breaking down essential life skills into manageable steps, and making them a natural part of your homeschool day (or any day!).
The conversation explores the importance of teaching children life skills, and how it benefits them overall by growing self-confidence, independence, and resilience.
Katie details her approach to equipping kids with critical thinking skills, and shares the benefits of including kids in productive activities like cooking and chores.
She emphasizes the practical benefits of nurturing children's intrinsic motivations, and how these efforts contribute to a stronger family connection and a prepared journey into adulthood.
So ditch the overwhelm and get excited to empower your kids with the confidence they need to thrive!
XOXO,
Katie
P.S. Don’t journey alone <3
FREE LIFE SKILLS CLASS
kidscookrealfood.com/herhomeandheart
SIP OF DELIGHT (New Membership!)
Sipofdelight.com/relax
FREE COMMUNITY!
https://urlgeni.us/facebook/HHAHGroup
FREE GIFT:
10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child
WITHOUT Losing Your Mind
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds
MORE GOODIES and FUN THINGS!
https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart
00:00 Welcome Back Katie Kimball!
00:26 Katie's Journey from Teacher to Teaching Kids to Cook
02:02 The Impact of Blogging and Supporting Moms
02:23 Challenges of Healthy Eating and Parenting
03:56 Empowering Kids with Life Skills and Confidence
05:18 Virtual Life Skills Camp and Teaching Flexibility
13:09 Navigating Criticism and Embracing Hard Work
19:32 The Importance of Asking Questions and Encouraging Critical Thinking
23:22 Integrating Life Skills into Daily Routines
32:43 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Katie
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Community Q&A: What Should a Homeschool Day Look Like? // 246
Feeling Overwhelmed by Homeschooling? Wondering what a homeschool day should look like?
Have you ever felt lost and unsure where to begin?
You're not alone! Many moms start their homeschooling journey with tons of questions and anxieties.
In this episode, we explore how to shift your perspective from replicating school at home to creating a joyful, passion-driven learning adventure for your children.
We'll discuss the philosophy of Charlotte Mason, the importance of play in early learning, and discover how to create a love of learning lifestyle, where learning is not just a chore.
If you're ready to ditch the overwhelm and create a thriving homeschool environment, this Q&A session should encourage you!
XOXO,
Katie
P.S. Don’t journey alone <3
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10 Secrets To Homeschooling Your High Needs Child WITHOUT Losing Your Mind (It's My Gift to You! Really! <3 )
http://herhomeandheart.net/specialneeds
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How Do I Get My JOY Back When I Am So Overwhelmed By Motherhood? Spilling the Tea on ONE Simple EASY Solution // 248
Think you have no time for self care... yet you know that the JOY in your motherhood journey is long gone?
You aren't laughing any more, you feel edgy too often, maybe even angry... and you know this is NOT the kind of motherhood and family life you dreamed of?
You worry you are ruining all you believed you could serve God well through?
With homeschooling, cooking, cleaning, chauffeuring, special needs therapy appointments, any kind of volunteering, being a wife, and ALLL the mom things... it's so easy to find ourselves submerged too deep. Overwhelm swoops in hard and fast, taking our breath away and everything that feels good about this life goes with it.
Today my busy mom-friend and fellow podcaster Ashley (of 'Special Kind of Motherhood') interviews me so we can dig into QUICK solutions to take care of YOU, (without hour long baths, days at the spa, or lunch dates with girlfriends)-- and get that RICH motherhood life experience back up and going again!
As busy moms, we both know the struggle, AND we know that you can reduce the overwhelm, FIND JOY, and enjoy this special yet overwhelming season of life in just a few small pauses each day.
Grab a warm cup of tea and let's chat together today.
XOXO, Katie
herhomeandheart.com
FREE COMMUNITY!
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Special Kind of Motherhood podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-kind-of-motherhood-neurodivergent/id1660419191
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