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Building Bridges: 3 Key Strategies for Better Communication and Connection with Your Kids

Building Bridges: 3 Key Strategies for Better Communication and Connection with Your Kids

During the fall months, there is a lot going on for many families. School is in full bloom and the holidays are around the corner. When our children are little, we are consumed with visiting pumpkin patches and picking out halloween costumes. And as our children become teenagers, they are consumed with Homecoming dances and Halloween parties. The time when… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Back To School, Behavior, Parenting, Safety, Teenagers 0

The Great Debate: Are Cell Phones Helping or Hurting Students in School?

The Great Debate: Are Cell Phones Helping or Hurting Students in School?

We are all currently living in our technology era, and whether we like it or not, technology is a part of our lives and we need to find the right balance of cell phone use for the modern student and modern education. As a parent, I can see both the benefits of having a cell phone at school (starting at… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Back To School, Behavior, Children, Education, Family, Local TV, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 0

Shielding or Smothering: The Mental Health Risks of Being a Coddling Parent

Shielding or Smothering: The Mental Health Risks of Being a Coddling Parent

I am beyond humbled and thrilled to announce that I had my first national television interview this week!!! I was so honored to be asked to be a guest this week on Dr. Phil’s “The News” on Merit Street Media, a nightly news broadcast on the Merit Street Media television network, that reaches a nationwide audience of over 80 million… Read More

Anxiety, Attachment, Awareness and Prevention, Behavior, Education, Family, Motherhood, Parenting, Television Media Appearances 0

Top 5 Play-Based Activities for Sensory Seeking Children (That All Kids Will Love)

Top 5 Play-Based Activities for Sensory Seeking Children (That All Kids Will Love)

Do you have a sensory seeking child at home? How do you know if you do? If you have a child that is constantly moving and always seems to have a ton of energy at all hours of the day? Does your child appear like they can’t seem to slow their brain or body down? Do they yell and or… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Behavior, Children, Development, Education, Learning, Parenting 0

Want Your Kids to Behave? Try These 5 Simple Things

Want Your Kids to Behave? Try These 5 Simple Things

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means that your kids will be home with you for weeks while they are on school break. That being said, they will be spending a lot more time with you, and are going to be more susceptible to unwanted behaviors. From my professional expertise and personal experience, make sure these five parenting modifications… Read More

Behavior, Children, Education, Family, Holidays, Mental Health, Motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, Play 0

How To Support Your Child’s Mental Health

How To Support Your Child’s Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, recently issued a proclamation declaring that the first week of May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week from May 1-May 7. And fun fact, May 7th is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, which also happens to be my birthday!       That’s why I was thrilled… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Behavior, Children, Depression, Education, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Teenagers, Toddlers, Wellness 0

How to Keep Stress Low and Make the Most of Winter Break with Your Family

How to Keep Stress Low and Make the Most of Winter Break with Your Family

This week I was invited back to FOX 5 San Diego and I couldn’t have been more thrilled to be back in the studio! I loved the topic we discussed on the Morning Show because I believe it affects all families this time of year. I offered my expert advice and in this blog I want to share in more… Read More

Behavior, Children, Education, Family, Holidays, Mental Health, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Television Media Appearances 0

How to Positively Handle Punishment, Discipline, and Consequences

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

Awareness and Prevention, Behavior, Children, Education, Family, Learning, Parenting, Preschool 0

How To Help Your Kids With Anger and Aggression

How To Help Your Kids With Anger and Aggression

Over many years of being a child therapist, I have worked with thousands of children struggling with anger and aggression. I have conducted numerous parenting groups on the topic and I have some tips I’d like to share that may help you and your child if they are displaying anger and aggression.     Anger is a Secondary Emotion  … Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Behavior, Children, Family, Parenting, Temper Tantrum Tips, Toddlers 0

How To Know When To Take Your Child To Therapy and When To See a Play Therapist

How To Know When To Take Your Child To Therapy and When To See a Play Therapist

As a licensed child mental health therapist who has been in practice for over a decade and a professor who has been teaching Play Therapy and Parent Child Therapy at the university level for over 8 years, parents have asked me many questions over the years about when to send their child to therapy and what kind of therapy they… Read More

Anxiety, Attachment, Awareness and Prevention, Behavior, Children, Depression, Education, Family, Learning, Play 0

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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.

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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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