Life Skills, Not Screen Skills with Katie Kimball of Kids Cook Real Food (#248)

In today’s episode, ScreenStrong Ambassador Liaison and host Mandee Hamann welcomes Katie Kimball, founder of Kids Cook Real Food
and two-time TEDx speaker, for an inspiring conversation about helping kids build real life skills in a world obsessed with screens.

As a mom of four, teacher, and creator of the #LifeSkillsNow summer camps, Katie has helped thousands of families empower their kids to cook, clean, and take responsibility for their daily lives—all while bringing families closer together around healthy food and meaningful work.

Mandee and Katie dive into:

• Why life skills are essential for kids’ confidence and independence
• How screens are replacing valuable opportunities for hands-on learning
• Why risk-taking (yes, even with sharp knives and climbing trees!) is necessary for growth
• How busy families can find time to teach practical skills in everyday moments
• Ways to foster critical thinking and problem-solving—even before the “age of logic”

Whether you’re navigating the ScreenStrong 30-Day Detox or simply looking for ways to replace screen time with real-life learning, this episode will encourage and equip you to raise capable, confident kids who know how to thrive—no device required.

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Production Team:

• Host: Melanie Hempe
• Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin