Dr. Kim
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
Moving is a way of life. It is so commonplace to move that most the time we don’t think much of it. Moving can be difficult at any age but how does moving specifically affect children? Fortunately, children are typically very resilient but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an adjustment period or even some symptoms that become present during the… Read More
Children, primarily toddlers, are at an age where they are learning about their emotions and how to regulate them. Temper Tantrums are a normal part of child development and you’re not alone in handling them! Many tantrums cannot be avoided but here are a few tips to remember when they happen! Stay calm and know it will pass. The… Read More
This morning I was invited back to News 8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego to provide some expert advice on “How to Get Your Child to Listen and Comply in 5 Easy Steps.” I invite you to watch the segment at the bottom of this blog! Evidence based research shows that children want to comply, please their parents, and… Read More
Do you date your children? When I first heard that term I thought it was a little bizarre. Dating was for my husband, I thought, not my children. This was of course before I became a mom. Once I had children I started to realize and understand the importance of my husband and I needing to spend one-on-one time with… Read More
Last month I wrote a blog post on infant sleep training and Graco’s Dual-Comfort Natural Bamboo Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress that you can find on Storkcraft’s website! If you missed it, you can click on this link to read all about it http://theparentologist.com/lets-talk-about-sleep-training-storkcraft/ This month I am focusing on some tips to help your toddler sleep better at… Read More
Last week I had the unique opportunity to attend an experiential family playdate with ZBK: Zone for Babies and Kids. The talented Yuru Lameda, also known as the “babies and kids whisperer” founded ZBK in 2009. She has a college degree in Early Childhood Education and has over 10 years experience working with children and families. The play dates… Read More
As a child therapist and mom of two small children I often get asked sleep training. Although I’m not a trained sleep consultant, I have been conducting sleep consultations with parents across the nation for quite some time based on the knowledge I have as a behavioral therapist. For me sleep training is about self-regulation, low anxiety, and parenting tools…. 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
Do you ever feel like you are in competition with other moms even if you don’t want to be? Whether it’s milestone achievements, parenting styles, clothing trends, or even how many followers you have on social media, in a world that should be about cultivating friendships, connection and collaboration is sometimes a world of shaming, judgment, and jealousy. Motherhood is… Read More
