Today's hyper-connected world inundates us with information, but is it possible we're losing the ability to think for ourselves? Is connectivity sabotaging human relationships? Is critical thinking losing ground to conforming to the rules? Katie Kimball is an educator, online entrepreneur, and most importantly, a mom of four thinking kids with a message every parent desperately needs. YES, concerned parents: Your kids can learn to think critically. No, you don't need every brain cell you have left to do that. It takes some intentionality to build a spirit of curiosity, an attitude of adaptability, and resilience. These are the habits your kids need early on to evaluate information, ask the right questions, and emerge victorious with their intellect and self-awareness intact. It's time to take a close look at critical thinking and take practical steps forward. This generation is counting on us. Katie Kimball, CSME, is the voice of Healthy Kids Kitchen, working to restore health to our young generation, one kitchen at a time. In 2016, she developed the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse, which has helped thousands of other parents teach their children to cook and was recently recommended by the Wall Street Journal as the best online cooking class for kids. By working with health experts and medical professionals, Katie has become a trusted authority and advocate for children's health. For 11 years, she has shared her journey to real food and natural living on Kitchen Stewardship, a blog that helps families stay healthy without going crazy. Busy moms rely on this trusted educator for honest, in-depth reviews of natural products and thorough research. Katie is also a mother of four, a cookbook author, a certified Stress Mastery Educator, and a regular television contributor from Detroit to LA. This talk was given at a TEDx event in the TED Conference format, but was independently organized by a local community. For more information, visit https://www.ted.com/tedx

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