Dr. Kim
Gratitude is about attitude and being grateful and showing gratitude comes with humility and putting others before yourself. And here’s the psychology behind it. Research shows that if you do something good for someone else and or express appreciation for others you end up feeling better about yourself. Studies have shown that generosity, giving back, and showing gratitude to others… Read More
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are typically encouraged to engage in three primary ways to play; sensory play, role play, and pretend play. Sensory play comes the easiest since many of these children are innately sensory seeking. Role play and pretend play often needs to be learned and practiced but can be a fun and playful way for caregivers… Read More
As a Registered Play Therapist, play is the foundation to the way I help children conceptualize and conquer the world. Play is second nature to children and the way they respond to many of life’s obstacles. Sometimes as parents, it is easy to get into a power match with your children, especially when you want your children to comply with a request… Read More
Many of us are going to be home for the holidays this year, which means 2-3 weeks of free time when children are home without school all day and parents needing activities for their children to do to keep busy! But if you are like me, you want your children to participate in activities that involve play, creativity, imagination, and… Read More
Want to get something beneficial for your children for Christmas this holiday season? Chances are, your children are (or have been) enrolled in multiple lessons for sports, music, dance, or art. As a parent, you have invested hundreds of dollars into these types of classes for our children, but have you ever considered a fun, academic based class for you… Read More
#sponsored ‘Tis the season for gifting and giving. This Giving Tuesday I’m proudly partnering with World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization, to share that they are offering celebrity-designed, artisan-made gifts in exchange for donations to the World Vision Fund. If you buy any gift today, it is doubled to empower even more kids around the world. Any gift… Read More
Did your mental health survive 2020? Mental health is not just your state of mind, it’s your state of being. When quarantine first started and we were given stay at home orders, it actually felt somewhat of a novelty to me. It was terrifying and anxiety provoking since we knew so little and I was truly a little paranoid… Read More
For those who know me well, it is no surprise that I truly value education. As a current university professor teaching Master’s and Doctoral level students and a previous high school teacher and K-12 credentialed substitute teacher, learning is key to my life. And now, I have the privilege and honor to educate my own children. I was their… Read More
Ratatouille is my son’s all-time favorite Disney and Pixar movie. We probably have watched it over 100 times! And I have to admit, I love it, too. And every time I watch it makes me super hungry and inspires me to cook! I love the film’s French-inspired cuisine and have always wished the recipes would come to life for me… Read More
Last weekend my daughter had a pretty epic and magical birthday party! Due to the pandemic, we decided to keep it small this year and only invite a few close friends we have been bubbling with since the beginning of quarantine. My daughter kept asking for a sleepover but I knew the girls were all still pretty young… Read More
