I was so excited to be invited back to FOX 5 San Diego this week to talk about How to Know if Your Child is Struggling in School. I loved being back in the studio and interviewed by Raoul Martinez. We had a great conversation! If you missed the LIVE segment, I am sharing everything I talked about on set… Read More
Top 5 Tips to Make Washing Up More Fun
Do you have trouble getting your children to wash up using soap whether it’s to wash their hands before dinner or to take a bath before bed? Often children think this kind of a task is pretty boring and refuse to do it because it takes them away from something fun. But what if washing up became fun? … Read More
Top 5 Tips for Visiting Great Wolf Lodge
Summer is here and family travel is in full swing! And one of our favorite places to travel to is Great Wolf Lodge! My family and I were recently hosted the Southern California location to celebrate Great Wolf Lodge’s 25th Birthday and the unveiling of their limited edition wolf ear headband created by celebrity fashion designer Whitney Port (also known… Read More
How to Teach Kids Cultural Diversity at a Young Age
It’s always a good time to teach children about the world they live in. Kids will learn some aspects of cultural diversity and cultural competency in school, but the learning experience really starts at home with their parents. It’s summertime and with kids home for more hours than normal, and since they are probably telling you they are bored… Read More
How To Raise Independent Children
This morning I had the absolute honor of being invited to FOX 5 San Diego to give my expert parenting advice about “How to Raise Independent Children.” I had a wonderful LIVE conversation with Shally Zomorodi during the Morning News about the dangers of overparenting and how to honor and give children more space and autonomy. … Read More
A Guide to Keeping Your Kids Busy This Summer So You Get a Break
Want to know the top 3 secrets to keeping your kids busy this summer so you get a break? I’m spilling the tea on my practical strategies that will keep your kids busy all summer long and give you some time to yourself! Be Prepared In order to be effective in keeping your kids engaged and busy this… Read More
A Guide for Couples Transitioning to Parenthood
Couples can go through all sorts of transitions when they become first time parents. And some of the transitions aren’t easy. In fact, many studies have shown that the first year of transitioning into parenthood can be the hardest on a couple. So as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have prepared some helpful tips and steps for you… Read More
A Guide to Help Kids Cope with Tragic Events & Navigating Parental Anxiety and Grief After a Traumatic Experience
Parents and children of all ages can be severely affected by current events, especially traumatic ones like the recent mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Individuals all over the world are seeking support, answers, education, and a sense of safety and control. Many of the fears we collectively experience as a society after a traumatic event are fueled by the… Read More
How to Positively Handle Punishment, Discipline, and Consequences
Last week I conducted a free, LIVE pod on the Peanut App regarding this topic. If you weren’t able to join me, I thought I would write a short recap about what I discussed! If you haven’t joined my community mom group called “The Parentologist Moms” on the app yet, you can join here. It’s a place where we can connect… Read More
Benefits of Team Activities and Getting Organized with Spond
As a mom of two active, athletic, and social children, I couldn’t be more thrilled that team sports are back! After a pandemic hiatus, I am happy to see that children are spending time outside and playing sports in group settings again. As a child therapist, sports and outdoor play is so vital to a child’s mental wellbeing. And when… Read More
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