Dr. Kim
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
This winter, my family and I went on a winter wellness weekend in Idyllwild, California. It is the best Southern California escape to the mountains to see snow that is approximately less than a two hour drive from San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles – and only about one hour from Temecula Wine Country! We… Read More
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
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
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
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
This holiday season, let’s normalize giving hosts alternative gifts instead of alcohol for holiday celebrations. Sure, giving alcohol to a host at a holiday gathering may be traditional, but who even started that initiative and who says we have to abide by it in 2023? Well, I did my research, and although giving wine is centuries old and dates back… Read More
The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means that your kids will be home with you for weeks while they are on school break. That being said, they will be spending a lot more time with you, and are going to be more susceptible to unwanted behaviors. From my professional expertise and personal experience, make sure these five parenting modifications… Read More
At the end of the summer, my family and I embarked on a road trip across 4 different states and multiple time zones! Our ultimate destination was Zion National Park, but we made a few stops along the way! With holiday travel starting to ramp up, I wanted to share a little more about our experience. … Read More
It’s back to school time and adults all across the country are in full parenting mode, already diving in deep with dilemmas and drama and navigating the academic, social, and mental health pressures of their children. Parents want the best for their children, and do the best they can, but sometimes fall into some pitfalls that are difficult to manage,… Read More
