Dr. Kim
Childhood depression has always existed and has been a prominent diagnosis among children as young as toddlerhood all the way to adolescents. But since the pandemic began and children have been forced to be socially isolated with limited escape mechanisms and coping skills they may have depended on in the past, I have personally and professionally seen depressive symptoms worsen… Read More
As a parent, we constantly want to learn effective skills to help our children achieve their best potential. Have you ever heard your child say “I’m not good enough” or “I’m stupid” or “I can’t do it” to you before? It’s pretty common with children and adolescents of all ages, genders, developmental, and academic levels and you have the power… Read More
This post is sponsored by FAGE; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s a new year, and a new you is in the making. They say it takes 21 days for something to become a habit. There are healthy daily habits you already know about like getting enough sleep and exercising that are extremely important to our wellbeing,… 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
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
Adulting is Hard Summer is coming to an end and many parents are prepping for their children to go back to school, except, this year they will be assisting their children in distant learning as the pandemic continues, adding even more stress than we’ve seen in the last few months. Parents are wearing multiple hats and are busier than… Read More
This is a sponsored post. See full disclaimer at the bottom of the post. When I first started my blog, one of my main objectives was to educate others. I wanted to talk about a variety of topics I was passionate about including parenting, education, therapy, and health. Sometimes I get lucky and these topics overlap organically each other, which… Read More
Children are starting to go back to school and parents, including myself, are scrambling to try and navigate a new type of teaching our children at home whether we are homeschooling or we are assisting with distance learning. Either way, there is a lot to be said about the types of learning your child is doing that will not only… Read More
As the pandemic continues, parents are finding themselves wearing the teacher hat again this fall whether they are full blown homeschooling or assisting their child in virtual online learning through their child’s school. As a working mom with multiple jobs I know how much of a challenge this is and how many parents are dreading it. And I know it’s… Read More
Going back to school can be a really stressful time for many children, especially if they are starting a new school or transitioning into elementary, middle, or high school. Having a new teacher, making new friends, navigating new and possibly more challenging homework, and just giving up a fun and more unstructured summer break can be hard. Since I… Read More
