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Dr. Kim

Spreading Joy, Not Spirits: Creative Gift Ideas for Holiday Celebrations

Spreading Joy, Not Spirits: Creative Gift Ideas for Holiday Celebrations

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

Let’s Talk About: The Therapeutic Benefits of Weighted Blankets

Let’s Talk About: The Therapeutic Benefits of Weighted Blankets

As a therapist, I first heard of weighted blankets from my clients diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. As I began doing more research on them, I realized that weighted blankets are beneficial and therapeutic for everyone and not just those with sensory challenges. I learned that weighted blankets activate pressure points within the body, which help reduce anxiety, increase mood,… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat

Let’s Talk About: Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat

This post is sponsored by Lil Miss Appleseed but all photos and opinions are my own. You know you’ve been there. You’ve spent all afternoon picking out groceries at the store and then come home and cook a healthy and delicious meal for your family only to find your child won’t eat it. You feel like all of the effort you… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Preventative Strategies to Minimize Back to School Germs

Let’s Talk About: Preventative Strategies to Minimize Back to School Germs

Going back to school can be an exciting time for parents and children for so many reasons. Meeting new teachers, making new friends, and going back to school shopping are all fun. But one part I don’t like is sending my child off one year older because it reminds me just how fast time escapes us. Another part I don’t… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Why You Need a MINU In Your Life

Let’s Talk About: Why You Need a MINU In Your Life

Are you on the search for a perfect stroller? Maybe you are a pregnant mom in the midst of making your baby registry or a first time parent spending efndless amounts of time online researching which stroller would be best for your child. Or maybe you are like me and have previously owned 5 other strollers and none of them… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Adjustment Disorders + Top 5 Moving Tips

Let’s Talk About: Adjustment Disorders + Top 5 Moving Tips

Moving is a way of life. It is so commonplace to move that most the time we don’t think much of it. Moving can be difficult at any age but how does moving specifically affect children? Fortunately, children are typically very resilient but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an adjustment period or even some symptoms that become present during the… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Princesses Take on Tea

Let’s Talk About: Princesses Take on Tea

“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever” – Walt Disney Disney really does make everything magical. As a long time Disney lover, having a Classic Afternoon Tea to share with friends at Steakhouse 55 in the Disneyland Hotel was on my Disney bucket list, and my dream finally came true! We had the private dining room all… Read More

Let’s Talk About: A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide – What Moms Really Want

Let’s Talk About: A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide – What Moms Really Want

As much as I love to peruse the red and pink aisles at Target this time of year, I could personally do without the candles, stuffed animals, flowers, candy, and balloons on Valentine’s Day. I do like hand written cards on holidays, anniversaries and birthdays, but honestly, cards are so expensive these days, that I would be just as happy… Read More

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