Dr. Kim
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
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
For the first time in two years, the Lunar New Year Celebration is back at the Disneyland Resort, and my family and I couldn’t have been more excited to experience firsthand! It’s the Year of the Tiger and there are so many fun ways to enjoy this tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean cultures before it ends on February 13th. … Read More
While in Arizona, my family and I visited the Butterfly Wonderland at the Arizona Boardwalk in Scottsdale! I was amazed by the beauty inside and all of the butterflies and loved that it was so much more than a butterfly exhibit! They even have an entire reptile area and some marine/sea life! When you first… Read More
My family and I recently visited The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa and had the most extraordinary time. This desert oasis is pure luxury mixed with family fun and I am literally counting the days until we can go back for another visit. Two nights was certainly not enough time to explore and restore. I could have easily stayed… Read More
‘Tis the season for holiday travel! My family and I love to travel to new places and we just got back from a visit to The Little America Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona. We had been planning this trip for months since it’s a popular place to visit during the holidays. In fact, if you don’t plan months ahead, everything may… Read More
With the holiday season in full swing and everything being so merry and bright, this time of year typically brings three things: holiday travel, social parties, and family gatherings. Before the pandemic, many of us didn’t think twice about getting together with large groups of friends, co-workers, and/or family members. We didn’t overthink the idea of sitting or talking too… Read More
Dear Parents, I wish we would have talked more. I am so sorry for the pain I have caused you and for the mistakes that I made. I wish I could go back and take it all back. I wish I wouldn’t have given in to the pressure of my friends. I wish I wouldn’t have drank so much at… Read More
This past week I had a sneak peek at the first episode for POP GOES THE VET WITH DR. JOYA on Nat Geo that debuts during VETSGIVING that runs from November 22nd-November 28th! This Thanksgiving, Nat Geo Wild is recognizing the professionals who work to keep our fur animal friends healthy! VETSGIVING is about empathy, love, and devotion and is… Read More
Last week I was invited to attend the first-ever Disney Virtual Holiday Product Showcase where I was able to get a sneak peek at holiday gift ideas that are on Shop Disney and or at Disney Parks this season! And today is the first day to celebrate the holidays at the parks so I wanted to provide you with my Top Picks… Read More
