Minimalist Moms Podcast

What if chores and cooking weren’t just tasks - but tools for raising confident, capable teens?In this episode, Diane talks with Katie, a mom of four, about shifting from control to collaboration - helping teens build independence through real-life skills like cooking, responsibility, and decision-making. From reducing anxiety to strengthening communication, Katie shares simple systems that give teens ownership while still maintaining clear boundaries.If you want to raise teens who feel confident, capable, and prepared for real life, this conversation offers practical, doable steps to start today.Links Discussed in This Episode |Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Diane's Resource: Connect with Katie:WebsiteInstagramTeens Cook Real FoodAbout 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 Jour