Dr. Kim
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
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
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
Have you ever wondered if you are overparenting your children? Or maybe if you aren’t honoring their individual strengths enough? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, parenting is hard. And even though there is no one way to parent, there are things you learn along the way to try and be the best parent you can be… Read More
As parents we want the best for our children. We would not only love to keep communication lines open and flowing during the adolescent years, we also strive to prevent risk seeking behaviors for their own health, safety, and wellbeing. But how do we get there? Parenting is a constant learning experience and with each stage of life comes new… Read More
As a mom that struggled with breastfeeding, primarily with a lack of milk supply, I really advocate for lactation self care. It’s being proactive in intentionally giving your body and your baby what you both need nutritionally as well as helping with the aide of milk production. Furthermore, taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional health in addition to your… Read More
Summer is in the air and so is the heat! Staying hydrated is so vital because the hot summer sun can be very draining and can not only cause dehydration but also heat stroke. Maintaining regular recommended amounts of water intake is vital. As adults it is recommended to drink eight 8-oz of water a day. And according to Healthychildren.org,… Read More
As a licensed child therapist with over a decade of experience, I work with a lot of children that engage in temper tantrums. Although it can be argued that this is a developmental milestone and is typical for most children, there are still ways parents and caregivers can help minimize the severity of the temper tantrum. I usually ask parents… Read More
As a child therapist and mom of two small children, I often get asked about sleep training. Although I’m not a trained sleep consultant, I have been conducting sleep consultations with parents across the nation for quite some time based on the knowledge I have as a behavioral therapist. For me sleep training is about self-regulation, low anxiety, and having… Read More
As a mom and educator, it’s no surprise how much I value reading in my home. There are so many benefits to reading to your children at a young age. Not only will your children learn social, communication, speech, and language skills, reading to your children helps increase your parent child attachment bond. Plus reading to your child will ignite… Read More
