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Help! My Kids Don’t Know How to Do Anything : Building Life Skills This Summer :: Katie Kimball [Ep 525]
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06/02/25
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Today Katie Kimball is here to show us how to help our kids gain life skills that last and contribute to the family. Katie founded a program called Life Skills Now which covers topics from oil changes, to cooking, to entrepreneurship. She shares that competence equals confidence and with the rise of anxiety and depression, we want to give our kids all of the confidence and skills to succeed in this world. Summer is a perfect time to begin! Here are some topics we cover:
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- Why parenting can't be put on autopilot- we need to shift and change constantly
- A list of 100 practical, emotional, and intellectual skills your kids can learn
- Breaking chores into doable chunks instead of “just go clean the bathroom”
- How to create a "Summer Skills List" with your kids that fosters ownership and choice
- How to teach them skills that are hands-on, minds-on, hearts-on
- How critical thinking and open-ended questions shape kids' future decision-making
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- Raising Critical Thinkers :: Julie Bogart [Ep 474]
- The Lazy Genius Kitchen :: Kendra Adachi [Ep 365]
- Raising Kids Who Can Stand Alone :: Cynthia Yanof – Summer of Mentorship – Wk 2 [Ep 415]
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Previous Episode
Today Eryn Lynum joins me to share about the beautiful connection between nature and rest. Sabbath has become such a hot topic right now but Eryn had to learn from age 14 how to rest like her life depended on it when she was diagnosed with Addison's disease. She is now a homeschooling mom of four, a master naturalist, author, and business owner. Her family is committed to their family values and weekly sabbath amid a very full life. She reminds us of some deep ancient truths that God created us to fully live and gives us tools to find new rhythms. We explore:
- How Jesus taught through nature
- The meaning of “Shabbat” — to stop and to delight
- How to build in Selah pauses (even if you only have 5 minutes!)
- God meant for the sabbath to be a celebration, not a stuffy rule following day
- Rest is the perfection of vital activity- what is vital in this season for your family
- Website: Eryn Lynum Author
- Facebook: Eryn Lynum Author and Speaker
- Instagram: Eryn Lynum | Master Naturalist and Author (@erynlynumauthor)
- The Nature of Rest: By Eryn Lynum
- Nat Theo Podcast | Eryn Lynum
- Rooted in Wonder: By Eryn Lynum
- Tired of Being Tired: By Jess Connolly
- Sidetracked with Jess Connolly :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 484]
- Which Type of Rest Do You Need? :: Saundra Dalton-Smith [Ep 209]
- Thinking Differently about Sabbath :: Shelly Miller [Ep 181]
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Next Episode
In this episode, I sit down with Meta’s Global Director of Public Policy, who also happens to be a mom of two teenagers, to discuss the realities of raising kids in a digital-first world. There is a lot that goes into ensuring our teens are safe online, and Tara explains how Instagram is becoming a leader in this arena. Whether you’re worried about screen time, inappropriate content, or online bullying, this conversation is packed with insight and practical help. Here are some topics we cover:
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- How Meta uses cutting-edge technology for age verification
- The three biggest concerns parents have about social media- who can contact their teen on Instagram, whether the content their teen sees is age-appropriate, and how much time their teen is spending on social media
- Encouraging open conversations when your teen sees (or does) something online they shouldn’t
- Instagram: Tara Hopkins
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- Creating a Family Tech Plan :: Andrea Davis [Ep 470]
- Cultivating a Healthy Relationship with Tech :: Joey Odom [Ep 425]
- Braving the Tech Landscape Through Connection :: Chris McKenna [Ep 424]
- Creating Digital Safe Spaces :: Chris McKenna [Ep 360]
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