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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

How to Make the Back to School Transition Fun for Kids

How to Make the Back to School Transition Fun for Kids

This week I was excited to be back on set at the FOX 5 San Diego studio for a segment on how to make the back to school transition fun for kids. I loved being interviewed by Shally Zomorodi about this topic since it’s something every parent and every child deals with every year for 12+ years!     Below… Read More

Back To School, Children, Family, Motherhood, Parenting, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 0

Summer Adventures: 7 Sensory-Friendly Places for Kids with Special Needs

Summer Adventures: 7 Sensory-Friendly Places for Kids with Special Needs

Summer is a fine balance of sleeping in, resting, and spending time slowing down at home and also using the days off from school to travel, go to fun places, stay up late, and have tons of fun! However, it is easy for children to get overwhelmed and dysregulated with summer outings, and possibly more so if you have a… Read More

Children, Disneyland, Events, Family, LEGOLAND, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Toddlers 0

The Therapeutic Powers of Nature: How the Outdoors Benefits Mental Health

The Therapeutic Powers of Nature: How the Outdoors Benefits Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I was so honored to be invited back to the FOX 5 San Diego studio yesterday morning to talk LIVE on the air with Shally Zomorodi about nature therapy, otherwise known as eco-therapy, and the benefits of being outdoors. In case you missed the segment, I wanted to follow up with a blog… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Children, Family, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances, Wellness 0

Nurturing Connection and Confidence in Children: Tools for Managing Social Anxiety

Nurturing Connection and Confidence in Children: Tools for Managing Social Anxiety

Some children are naturally drawn to creating and cultivating friendships and navigating social situations with ease. Other children are terrified of the idea of stepping out in public, social crowds, and having conversations with peers and or adults in any setting. Certain children don’t get anxious speaking in front of a crowd or having to give a presentation in front… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Children, Development, Mental Health, Parenting 0

Parenting Under Pressure: Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Stress

Parenting Under Pressure: Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Stress

April is National Stress Awareness Month so I went on the air this morning with FOX 5 San Diego to talk about how parents can identify their child’s stress response and help support their child if they are stressed.     According to the National Library of Medicine, approximately 35% of American children experience stress-related health problems. Experiencing stress in… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Children, Family, Local TV, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances, Wellness 0

The Benefits of Independent Play: TOP 50 Ways To Keep Your Kids Happy and Busy

The Benefits of Independent Play: TOP 50 Ways To Keep Your Kids Happy and Busy

I had the pleasure of being on FOX 5 San Diego this morning to talk about how to keep children happily busy during spring break and the benefits of independent play. I shared my tips with Anchor, Shally Zomorodi, and in case you missed the segment, I am not only linking it here, but I am expanding what I talked… Read More

Children, Education, Family, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 0

A Fairytale Family Getaway: A Complete Review of the LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel

A Fairytale Family Getaway: A Complete Review of the LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel

Our family recently stayed the night at LEGOLAND California’s Castle Hotel and we had the most majestic time! Be prepared to immerse yourself into the brick life and a magical land of dragons, wizards, and princesses!   Insider Tip: Hotel guests get early access to the park!!!          And during 2024, LEOGLAND California is celebrating their 25th… Read More

Children, Family, LEGOLAND, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Toddlers, Travel, Vacation 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

Setting the Stage for Success: A Guide to Kid Friendly New Year’s Goals

Setting the Stage for Success: A Guide to Kid Friendly New Year’s Goals

I was so excited to be invited back to FOX 5 San Diego again this morning to kick off the New Year! I was interviewed LIVE by Shally Zomorodi about How and Why It’s Important to Create and Cultivate Family Goals.         Since the segment was only five minutes long and there was a lot we didn’t… Read More

Children, Education, Family, Parenting, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 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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