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Let’s Talk About: HAPPY PLACE!

Let’s Talk About: HAPPY PLACE!

Last week my daughter and I had the thrilling opportunity to visit HAPPY PLACE in Los Angeles before it left to head to the midwest! If you haven’t heard, HAPPY PLACE is a fun, unique, and massive pop up experience to capture everything HAPPY! This one-of-a-kind wonderland was founded by Jared Paul and opened originally on November 20, 2017-May 27,… Read More

Children, Events, Family, Lifestyle, Play, Preschool, Southern California, Toddlers, Travel, Vacation 0

Let’s Talk About: The Sesame Street Parade at Sea World San Diego

Let’s Talk About: The Sesame Street Parade at Sea World San Diego

“Sunny day sweepin’ the clouds away, on my way to where the air is sweet. Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street? Come and play, everything’s A-OK, friendly neighbors there, that’s where we meet!” – Sesame Street Earlier this month I was invited to come and play where the air is sweet with other… Read More

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Let’s Talk About: Top 5 Moving & Safety Tips For Parents w/Young Children

Let’s Talk About: Top 5 Moving & Safety Tips For Parents w/Young Children

If you didn’t already know, my family and I recently moved into a new home. Along the way, we learned a few things about moving with little ones! First and foremost, we learned that once we packed all of the toys away, the kids loved playing with the boxes and bubble wrap just as much! So my first piece of… Read More

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Let’s Talk About: A Mother’s Day Momcation on Local TV

Let’s Talk About: A Mother’s Day Momcation on Local TV

I was so excited to be back on News 8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego today talking about the importance of self care for moms just in time for Mother’s Day! {Scroll down to watch the TV segment in full} Moms are wired to be selfless. We spend every waking hour sacrificing and putting everyone else before us…. Read More

Children, Family, Goals, Health, Lifestyle, Local TV, Momcation, Mother's Day, Motherhood, Parenting, San Diego, Self-Care, Southern California, Wellness, Women 0

Easy Ways to Incorporate Play Into Your Busy Day

Easy Ways to Incorporate Play Into Your Busy Day

In our home, we love our play time! You can imagine that having a mom as a play therapist, play is a fundamental foundation to my children’s daily routine. In fact, we often take play breaks between other functions of the day. Not only does this help build attachment between parent and child but also lets children release energy throughout… Read More

Attachment, Baby, Children, Development, Family, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Parenting, Parenting Products, Play, Preschool, Toddlers 0

Let’s Talk About: Top 10 Travel Essentials for Families with Young Children

Let’s Talk About: Top 10 Travel Essentials for Families with Young Children

As you know, we are a family on the move! We are a family that likes to stay busy and travel as much as we can, whether that means a trip to Disneyland, a weekend away, or a long vacation! We love watching our kids learn through experiences and we have learned a thing or two about how to travel… Read More

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Let’s Talk About: Dr. Kim is On the Go to Buellton

Let’s Talk About: Dr. Kim is On the Go to Buellton

This post is sponsored. All opinions are my own! After two back to back media travel press trips my husband turned to me and said, ” You should create a new series on your blog called ‘Dr. Kim: On the Go!’ and I have to admit there is a certain ring to it! Whether it’s traveling solo for work or… Read More

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Let’s Talk About: Speaking Multiple Languages with Your Family

How many languages do you speak? Even if you aren’t fluent, can you talk conversationally in more than one language? Growing up I was required to take a second language in middle school, high school, and college. I chose Spanish as my language of choice and ended up learning a lot! However, after I graduated I rarely spoke in the… Read More

Baby, Back To School, Books, Children, Development, Family, Learning, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Parenting, Parenting Products, Preschool, Toddlers 0

Let’s Talk About: Family Travel in Monterey/Carmel

Let’s Talk About: Family Travel in Monterey/Carmel

This post is sponsored. All opinions are my own.   My family and I recently had the amazing opportunity to travel on a press trip to the Carmel by the Sea/Monterey area. We hadn’t been away on a vacation as a family of four yet and we were very excited to say the least. I grew up traveling the world… Read More

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Let’s Talk About: You Know You Wanu Self Care

Let’s Talk About: You Know You Wanu Self Care

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NewYearNewWater #CollectiveBias #ad   As a mom, I don’t have as much time in my day to do the same type of self-care I used to do before I had children. But here’s the thing. I am being mindful this year to be… Read More

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Hello! I am Dr. Kim and I am The Parentologist! I am first and foremost a wife and a mom. I am also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist. I hope through my professional and personal experience we can collaborate with each other on how to better ourselves and our relationships with our families and our children.

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Hello! I am Dr. Kim and I am The Parentologist! I am first and foremost a wife and a mom. I am also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist. I hope through my professional and personal experience we can collaborate with each other on how to better ourselves and our relationships with our families and our children. Read More…

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