Dr. Kim
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to write about the signs, symptoms, and treatments available for eczema/atopic dermatitis. All opinions are my own. My Eczema Story I never showed any eczema symptoms (less commonly known as atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema that is chronic with symptoms ranging from… Read More
This is a sponsored post. See full disclaimer at the bottom of the post. When I first started my blog, one of my main objectives was to educate others. I wanted to talk about a variety of topics I was passionate about including parenting, education, therapy, and health. Sometimes I get lucky and these topics overlap organically each other, which… Read More
DO YOU KNOW THAT DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF NON ACCIDENTAL CHILDHOOD DEATH FOR CHILDREN 1-4 AND A CHILD CAN SINK TO THE BOTTOM OF A POOL IN 2 1/2 SECONDS? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 77% of deaths involve children younger than 5, and on average, there are approximately 356 drowning deaths a… Read More
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember and honor fallen men and women who have protected our country and a weekend that typically signifies the end of the school year and the kick off to summer. It’s also a weekend that many people around the country traditionally celebrate by having pool parties, neighborhood barbecues, beach bonfires, and family gatherings. Often times there are… Read More
Mother’s Day may be over but that doesn’t mean self care needs to be. But let’s be honest, how are you supposed to self care when you are quarantined at home without a moment to yourself, when you exhausted from working, parenting, homeschooling, cooking, cleaning, and entertaining your children all day, etc. Spas, salons, and gyms are closed so what… Read More
As a parent, I have been using this time at home with my children as a precious opportunity to talk to them about responsibility. I’m teaching them to do their chores, get their homework done, and what it means to take care of their minds and bodies, whether that means exercising, what food and drink they consume, how to self… Read More
Since we are all at home indefinitely right now, this is the time to connect with our children more than ever. This is the time they need us and want to be close to us. Use this time with them wisely and grow a deeper connection with them and a stronger, more secure attachment with them! Attachment starts as early… Read More
Last night we were told that school was postponed until April 30th and it really made me think about how I want to use this time at home. We don’t have much of a choice and honestly I am thankful for the downtime, a slower way of life, extra time with my kids, less work responsibilities, and staying home without… Read More
With Coronavirus very rampant in our world, this year has stirred a lot of different emotions for children (and adults) of all ages. We have been living in a world of uncertainty and social isolation and many of us are confused, scared, and worried about how to navigate the flood of emotions with our children. That’s why I am… Read More
This morning I was honored to be invited to CBS8 in San Diego to discuss age appropriate ways of explaining Coronavirus to children as well as how to mange the fears and anxiety surrounding the recent outbreak. Everywhere we turn and look these days we are inundated with messages of Coronavirus. Children and adults all over the world are scared… Read More
