I am not interested in getting involved in the political debates and arguments that have followed the recent decision by the United States Supreme Court. However, I do think it’s important for people like us - parents and caregivers with a heart for children and seeing the Hunger for Connection in others - to talk openly and honestly about what the future holds in the wake of this monumental ruling.

Now more than ever before, you are needed…

- by people in our communities who are hurting, scared, or angry about what has transpired,

- and by women who are or may become pregnant and have to face a new, more limited set of options.

No matter where you stand on the political or ideological spectrum, I think you’ll agree with me that the Hunger for Connection can frame our thoughts and responses in a way that allows us to show grace and compassion even toward those with whom we disagree. That is my prayer for you, and I hope you find this episode encouraging.

I’m Chef Kibby, and I hope you enjoy the episode and hit the Subscribe button so you don’t miss any of the amazing insights to come. Thanks for joining me, and I’ll see you in the kitchen!

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As you make a regular practice of cooking and eating together with your child - and doing so from a place of connection, utilizing the four pillars of the Cooking is Connecting Mindset that we’ve talked about in recent episodes — you open up your child to experience the fifth and final mindset pillar, and that’s inspiration.

A connected child has the ability to begin seeing themselves differently: as someone who is seen, soothed, safe, and secure. This regulated emotional place allows this young person to not only be more present in their daily lives but to dream about what their life could become.

In this week’s episode, you’ll hear how you can continue to use the kitchen to round out this mindset shift for you and your child to inspire them to bigger, better things for their future (and not just in the kitchen).

I’m Chef Kibby, and I hope you enjoy the episode and hit the Subscribe button so you don’t miss any of the amazing insights to come. Thanks for joining me, and I’ll see you in the kitchen!

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Have you ever tasted something truly delicious and wondered to yourself, “what is that ingredient that makes this one stand out from all the others?”

Many good recipes have that one secret ingredient that takes the flavor profile to the next level. In the recipe for making children feel safe and loved, that ingredient is empowerment — and the most empowering thing you can do for your child is to give them a voice.

The kitchen is a great place to empower your child with choices - many of which have little to no bearing on the final product. Today, I’ll help you to identify how to use this perspective to guide your cooking process.

I’m Chef Kibby, and I hope you enjoy the episode and hit the Subscribe button so you don’t miss any of the amazing insights to come. Thanks for joining me, and I’ll see you in the kitchen!

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You’ve heard it said, “If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.” However, if you truly treated the kitchen this way, nothing would ever get cooked — and if you treat your relationship with your child this way, connection will never happen either.

The heat of the kitchen is more than just physical temperature; there is also an aspect of emotional heat that is just as powerful, if not more, when it comes to our ability to manage ourselves in order to manage others and manage to get food on the table. That emotional heat doesn’t lend itself to connection, but warmth does.

In today’s podcast, I want to encourage you in encouraging your child in the kitchen even when things are not going the way you’d hoped. It’s going to happen, so you might as well be prepared as to how to stay connected when there appears to be a disconnect.

I’m Chef Kibby, and I hope you enjoy the episode and hit the Subscribe button so you don’t miss any of the amazing insights to come. Thanks for joining me, and I’ll see you in the kitchen!

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Once you’ve invited your child into the kitchen (or allowed them to join you per their request), the next step is to direct them — to assign them a task or set of tasks, making clear the expectations you have for them. While this may not seem all that hard, we can easily fall into habits and patterns of speech and behavior that make the process of delegation one that keeps us separated rather than building connection.

How do you give direction that leads to connection? I have a handful of easy tactics you can use to do just that, and I hope you’ll reach out to me or share with your friends on social media (don’t forget to tag me!) which of the strategies I share in this episode worked best for your family.

I’m Chef Kibby, and I hope you enjoy the episode and hit the Subscribe button so you don’t miss any of the amazing insights to come. Thanks for joining me, and I’ll see you in the kitchen!

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In a world filled with unanswered questions (such as, “Why is easy listening music so hard to listen to?”), one question deserves an answer: Where did Chef Kibby go?

Let’s get reconnected and continue our journey of becoming better versions of ourselves as we reimagine our perspective on the kitchen.

I’m Chef Kibby, and I hope you enjoy the episode and hit the Subscribe button so you don’t miss any of the amazing insights to come. Thanks for joining me, and I’ll see you in the kitchen!

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I had a hard time putting together this week’s episode; there was a lot weighing on my mind - including the crisis in Ukraine.

In this week’s episode of the Cooking is Connecting Podcast, I am not getting political or taking sides or making any commentary on world events; however, I wanted to reflect on how news like this can impact our parenting and how we can practice mindfulness and attunement to the needs of our children amidst such turbulence.

I’m Chef Kibby, and I hope you enjoy the episode and hit the Subscribe button so you don’t miss any of the amazing insights to come. Thanks for joining me, and I’ll see you in the kitchen!

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If your posture paints a thousand words, what is your posture in the kitchen telling your child?

We are wrapping up our focus on Compassion - the first of the five pillars in the Cooking is Connecting Mindset - and beginning to address the area of Direction and how we can direct a young person through the shared act of cooking and eating together in a way that promotes connection.

I’m Chef Kibby, and I hope you enjoy the episode and hit the Subscribe button so you don’t miss any of the amazing insights to come. Thanks for joining me, and I’ll see you in the kitchen!

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