Dr. Kim
As the pandemic continues, parents are finding themselves wearing the teacher hat again this fall whether they are full blown homeschooling or assisting their child in virtual online learning through their child’s school. As a working mom with multiple jobs I know how much of a challenge this is and how many parents are dreading it. And I know it’s… Read More
Now that school has started, your child may have some anxious energy. Some nerves are expected from young children at any age, but if your child becomes preoccupied with an intensive fear of not being with you or their primary caregiver and has physiological distress symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, excessive crying, defiance, or even panic attacks and or nightmares, they… Read More
Going back to school can be an exciting time for parents and children for so many reasons. Meeting new teachers, making new friends, and going back to school shopping are all fun. But one part I don’t like is sending my child off one year older because it reminds me just how fast time escapes us. Another part I don’t… Read More
GIVEAWAY + DISCOUNT CODE AT BOTTOM OF BLOG! As a mom, I believe it is one of my responsibilities to teach my daughter that she is always enough. I have written multiple thesis papers and have completed numerous research studies on positive body image and have had plenty of clients that have suffered from negative self worth. I know… Read More
As a regular guest on the morning show, I was thrilled to lend my parenting expertise this past week on News 8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego. I spoke about how parents can teach their children to be kind as they are heading back to school this fall in a segment titled: Back to School Lessons in Kindness… Read More
With school starting soon, your child may have some anxious energy. Some nerves are expected from young children at any age, but if your child becomes preoccupied with an intensive fear of not being with you or their primary caregiver and has physiological distress symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, excessive crying, defiance, or even panic attacks and or nightmares, they may… Read More
How many languages do you speak? Even if you aren’t fluent, can you talk conversationally in more than one language? Growing up I was required to take a second language in middle school, high school, and college. I chose Spanish as my language of choice and ended up learning a lot! However, after I graduated I rarely spoke in the… Read More
It is difficult for most adults as well as children to transition going back to school after having an entire summer off. Whether you traveled or stayed home, your schedule was most likely a little different than it will be during the school year. Do you remember when your child was a toddler and you tried to make simple transitions… Read More
Dearest Daughter, I’ll never forget the first time I found out I was going to be a mother. Growing you inside me has never made me feel more complete. I’ll never forget the first time I felt you kick and the first time we picked out your name. I’ll never forget the first time I heard you cry. It was as if… Read More
