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Back to Basics: Why Parents Are Reclaiming Simplicity in a Screen-Saturated World

Back to Basics: Why Parents Are Reclaiming Simplicity in a Screen-Saturated World

This morning I was invited back to FOX 5 San Diego Morning News to talk about a company that invented a new landline phone that is supposed to replace a smartphone. Parents are trying this phone system for their children because it’s a safe way to communicate with each other with no apps, no games, and no texting. Here is… Read More

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Grief, Relief, and Recovery: The Emotional and Physical Layers of a Hysterectomy

Grief, Relief, and Recovery: The Emotional and Physical Layers of a Hysterectomy

The History I first noticed a change in my body about a year and a half ago. My first health shift started when I noticed having much heavier periods than I’d ever had in my life. They were so heavy, all of a sudden, it was difficult not to notice, and sometimes so unmanageable, it made it difficult to leave… Read More

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Bullying Prevention Starts A Home: How Parents Can Help Teach Empathy and Create a Culture of Kindness

Bullying Prevention Starts A Home: How Parents Can Help Teach Empathy and Create a Culture of Kindness

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and today is National Stop Bullying Day so I was thrilled to be invited to FOX 5 San Diego to talk about this very important and relevant topic. Unfortunately bullying is a prevalent topic in our culture among children, adolescents, and even adults – primarily among moms. According to the American Justice Department, approximately… Read More

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Celebrate Happy: 15 Ways to Maximize the Magic for Free at the Disneyland Resort

Celebrate Happy: 15 Ways to Maximize the Magic for Free at the Disneyland Resort

This past week my family and I were invited by Disney to spend 3 magical days at the Disneyland Resort and our mission was to maximize the magic – not only did I immediately say yes, I also said, challenge accepted! We are literally on Cloud 9 from being apart of this experience. We are truly grateful for being included… Read More

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Parental and Digital Influence on Developing Brains: Understanding Risk and Decision Making in Children

Parental and Digital Influence on Developing Brains: Understanding Risk and Decision Making in Children

I was invited to be a guest on FOX 5 San Diego this morning to talk LIVE to talk about a recent incident about a young boy who ran onto the field in the middle of a Padres baseball game. There has been a lot of talk lately about whether or not the child is responsible for his actions, whether… Read More

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Summer Beach Serenity Getaway: Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

Summer Beach Serenity Getaway: Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island

My family and I recently stayed the weekend at the coastal and chic Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island and had the best beach getaway! The resort is nestled away between a plethora of trees and we loved the privacy and exlusivity. We had never been to South Carolina before and didn’t know what to expect going to the beach off… Read More

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Pause Before You Pour: 8 Ways to Manage Stress and Alcohol Responsibly

Pause Before You Pour: 8 Ways to Manage Stress and Alcohol Responsibly

April is Alcohol Responsibility Month as well as Stress Awareness Month and I don’t think that’s a coincidence. As a licensed mental health therapist, I help support parents and children discover and implement adaptive coping strategies to manage and alleviate stress, and although drinking alcohol to relieve, numb, or avoid stress might sound like a good short-term escape, it isn’t the… Read More

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Healing Through Play: How Children Process Traumatic Experiences

Healing Through Play: How Children Process Traumatic Experiences

Let’s talk for a moment about how children process traumatic experiences and situations like the wildfires that are occurring in LA right now. It’s been a heartbreaking and devastating week and whether you have experienced trauma firsthand or have just been watching everything unfold on the news or social media, most of us have been severely affected by the wildfires burning in Los… Read More

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Setting Habits For Kids that Stick: A Parent’s Guide to Goal-Setting Success

Setting Habits For Kids that Stick: A Parent’s Guide to Goal-Setting Success

I was so honored to be a guest on FOX 5 San Diego this morning to talk about how parents can help their children make and achieve goals for the new year. Since on-air segments are so short, I wanted to go into more depth about what I spoke about live during the segment in this blog. Want to learn… Read More

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Cheers to Responsibility: A Guide to Having a Festive and Fun Holiday Celebration

Cheers to Responsibility: A Guide to Having a Festive and Fun Holiday Celebration

December is filled with family traditions, gift giving, and a lot of party festivities. It’s a time for Good Friends, Good Choices, and Good Tidings! And whether you are hosting a holiday party for your friends or attending one of your friend’s parties, I want to share with you some ideas on how to host or attend a holiday event responsibly…. Read More

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About Dr. Kim

Hello! I am Dr. Kim and I am The Parentologist! I am first and foremost a wife and a mom. I am also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist. I hope through my professional and personal experience we can collaborate with each other on how to better ourselves and our relationships with our families and our children. Read More…

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