Dr. Kim
Last night my family and I had the opportunity to experience some Christmas magic all aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride at The Southern California Railway Museum in Perris, CA. We had the privilege of attending the Family and Friends Opening Night and it was so special! What makes it even more special is this is the FIRST TIME that… Read More
I was so grateful to be invited back as a guest and parenting expert on the KFMB CBS8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego this week talking about how to teach children gratitude. Since it is the week of Thanksgiving we often think about thankfulness and gratefulness a little more during the holiday season but children can show gratitude… Read More
As you saw, a few weeks ago Disney invited my daughter and me to attend the red carpet world premiere of Frozen 2 in Hollywood. We had been looking forward to the invitation all year long and we were so grateful to receive it and have the opportunity to attend. It was a dream come true for both of us…. Read More
I am an official ambassador for Dole. Dole provided me with compensation for my time and products and recipes for my review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. A few weeks ago I was invited to attend the Dole Fall Blogger Summit in the Wellness Kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, California. It was such… Read More
When our daughter started Kindergarten this year we knew she not only needed a big girl bed, she also needed to learn to have more ownership over her belongings, and responsibility around the house. Being an educator and someone who worked in over 20 elementary schools implementing a positive behavioral support program, I knew she would best respond to… Read More
What are your family traditions during the month of Halloween? One of our favorite places to go is to LEGOLAND’s Annual Brick-Or-Treat Halloween Party Nights! We just went for the second time and we had so much fun! As a mom with little ones, I find it difficult to find festive activities that aren’t too scary and gory. I want… Read More
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and unfortunately it’s relevant and prevalent in our culture among children, adolescents, and even adults. According to the American Justice Department, approximately 1 in 4 U.S. students say they have been bullied by the time they graduate high school. By definition, bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior; observed or perceived power imbalance; and repetition… Read More
My daughter and I were thrilled to be invited to a special sneak peek screening of Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s co-production of the Abominable movie this past weekend. Earlier in the week we had seen a trailer of the movie and couldn’t wait to meet some new characters including the big white lovable Yeti, Everest. So… 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
Do you have a picky eater? Trust me, I do, too! I have learned a lot professionally with my clients and personally with my own children about this topic and I love sharing my tips with others – because they have worked! So here are some of my quick tips on how to get your children to try and… Read More
