It’s Election Day 2024 and I was so excited to be on FOX 5 San Diego this week talking about why parents should engage their children in the voting process and how to do that at home! I was interviewed by the lovely Shally Zomorodi on the Morning News and we discussed creative ways to teach your children… Read More
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
Shielding or Smothering: The Mental Health Risks of Being a Coddling Parent
I am beyond humbled and thrilled to announce that I had my first national television interview this week!!! I was so honored to be asked to be a guest this week on Dr. Phil’s “The News” on Merit Street Media, a nightly news broadcast on the Merit Street Media television network, that reaches a nationwide audience of over 80 million… Read More
A New Beginning: Inspiration for Graduates and Parents
Nine years ago I graduated with my Doctorate of Psychology. It’s an honor and an accomplishment I don’t take lightly. And I was especially proud because I was chosen as the graduate speaker for that year after “auditioning” in front of a multi-person panel. I was beyond thrilled to give my speech in front of thousands of students, family, friends,… Read More
The 3rd Annual Magical Media Retreat
That’s a wrap on the 3rd annual Magical Media Retreat! If you aren’t familiar with what the Magical Media Retreat is, it is a weekend retreat for bloggers content creators, small shop owners, and other digital professionals! I co-host this yearly event with my friends, and fellow digital creators/bloggers, Justine from Little Dove Blog and Jenny from Princess Turned Mom…. Read More
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
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
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
Cultivating Calm: Strategies for Managing Expectations During the Holidays
This morning I was on LIVE on the air at FOX 5 San Diego talking with Shally Zomorodi about how to manage expectations and minimize stress during the holiday season. Below is a little recap of what we discussed and some additional tips of things we didn’t get to during the segment. The biggest challenge I see this time of… Read More
Mastering Change: A Guide to Seamless Transitions for Kids
As a licensed therapist that specializes in children’s behavior, I get asked all of the time about how to make transitions more of a smoother process for parents and children. Transitions can be challenging, especially when a child is actively participating in a preferred activity and they are asked to switch to a less preferred activity. But don’t worry, I… Read More
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