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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

Children, Events, Family, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Parenting, San Diego, Southern California 0

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

Baby, Children, Development, Family, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Moving, Parenting, Parenting Products, Safety, Toddlers 0

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

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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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About Dr. Kim

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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🇺🇸 What a monumental day in history we had t 🇺🇸 What a monumental day in history we had today! 🇺🇸

As soon as we woke up I started educating my children, specifically my daughter, on what the inauguration meant and why today was such a special day in history. We both were glued to the television as we watched @kamalaharris be sworn in as the first Black South Asian woman Vice President and @joebiden be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. We also were powerfully moved hearing @amandascgorman - the youngest inaugural poet in history recite “The Hill We Climb.” 

My daughter was so excited to participate and recite the Pledge of Allegiance with the rest of the county and she was so proud to see and be a part of history in the making. I haven’t been to Washington D.C. in about 8 years but I promised I would take her one day when the pandemic is over. 

In the meantime, I have a fun fact for you! Did you know that President Joe Biden and I both graduated from the same university? Yep! We both went to @syracuseu 🍊 And in fact, @joebiden is the first @syracuseu alumnus to become President of the United States! 

📸: @chrissywphoto #inauguration #inagurationday #inaguration2021 #joebiden #kamalaharris #presidentbiden #syracuseuniversity #syracuse #syracuseu #historyismade #madamvicepresident #mommyandme #46thpresident #sandiego #sandiegoblogger #momblogger #parentingblogger #motherhood
This time of year is notorious for dry air, allerg This time of year is notorious for dry air, allergies, and sinus trouble. #ad 

And since I work from home, it can get quite noisy and distracting with my husband and two children here, so sometimes I get my best work done in the comfort of my own bed. And the best part is that I can have my new @crane_usa “4 in 1” cool mist humidifier on at all times with essential oils to help with overall wellness and since it comes with a sound machine I can block out the other noises in the house! 

And at night, it helps my sinuses as I sleep, especially when the dry air of the heater is on, and it has a nightlight so my kids can see where they are going in the middle of the night when they inevitably need water or a hug! 

This is our 6th #cranehumidifier style and it’s my favorite one yet! Check out my stories for a closer look! 👀 #happyhealthyhumidity 

#humidifier #coldandflu #humidifiers #peaceandquiet #workingfromhome #workingmom #working #coldandfluseason #coldandflurelief #winter #winterstyle #wintertime #wintervibes #winter2021 #wahm #wahmlife #wahmlifestyle #workfromhomemom #workfromhomelife #workfromhome #workathomemom #workathome #workathomelife #newmom #babyshowergift #sinusrelief
{New Blog Post} “How to Teach Children Gratitude {New Blog Post} “How to Teach Children Gratitude” 🌱✨🌸

Throwing it back to one of the first mommy and me photos I ever posted on my feed because I’ve been teaching my daughter about gratitude since she was this little, possibly even younger (she is two here for reference)! 

Gratitude is such an important virtue and must have trait to build a child’s character. It also shows therapeutic benefits when you show gratitude to others, so why wouldn’t you want to make it a priority to teach and instill in your children? 

In this blog, I have suggestions for how to teach children gratitude broken down by ages and stages from infancy to teenage years, while also including some conversation prompts, and links to my favorite gratitude journals for busy families that we use here at home! 

Find the direct link to read in my bio and stories! I also published similar articles on @todayparents and @redtricycle if you follow me there! #drkimblog
DOUBLE TAP if you agree!! 🙋🏼‍♀️ I am DOUBLE TAP if you agree!! 🙋🏼‍♀️

I am that mom who wants to do it all and when I get overwhelmed or start suffering from a major case of burnout, I feel guilty if I take a break instead of giving my body and mind permission to slow down or even stop. 

As moms we often feel guilty if we take a break or believe we are perceived as weak if we ask for help. I have learned that the more I ask for help and the more time I take for myself, the better I am for my children. 

Guilt is an emotional response to something you perceived you did wrong, but when you experience unnecessary guilt, it’s counterproductive to healing and helping you with what you need most. So give it a try and let me know how you are going to take a break and not feel guilty about it this week below in the comments! ⤵️ #drkimparentingtips #theparentologist #drkimparentingadvice
DOUBLE TAP if you used to love Hello Kitty when yo DOUBLE TAP if you used to love Hello Kitty when you were little - and still do! 🙋🏼‍♀️🐱#ad

I am so excited to have all of these new items from the @erincondren Hello Kitty collection that launched today to keep work fun, playful, and reminiscent of childhood - something all adults need a little more of, am I right? 

The collection is all about organization, kindness, and friendship. My favorite piece of the collection is the “Daily Kindness and Joy Journal” that boldly says BE KIND, BE NICE, REPEAT on the front cover but I am also pretty obsessed with the Hello Kitty x Erin Condren Pencil Case and Vegan Leather Padfolio! 

Swipe to see my business attire on top and activewear on the bottom work style! 😉 And head to my stories to see it all up close and for your convenience I have everything linked for you http://liketk.it/35XZC and make sure to follow me at THEPARENTOLOGIST @liketoknow.it  for more of my favorites!!! #liketkit #erincondren
{New Blog Post} “Sensory Play, Pretend Play, and {New Blog Post} “Sensory Play, Pretend Play, and Role Play Ideas for Children with Autism” 🧩 🧸 🚂 ⚽️ 
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For the last 3 years I have spent my career therapeutically helping families and children of all ages on the Autism Spectrum. Play has been a fundamental way for many of my clients to communicate if they are non-verbal. And some of my clients have had to be taught how to play with a toy or another person. The play ideas listed on the blog can be used with children with or without special needs. Play is a universal way a child can explore their world in a way that makes sense to them and cultivate imagination, creativity, and fun! As a Registered Play Therapist, I love the work I do and couldn’t be prouder of the progress my clients have made with play over the years! #drkimblog
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#autism #autismmom #autismfamily #autismspectrum #autismcommunity #autismparent #autismlife #autismparents #autismparenting #autistickids #autisticchildren #autistictoddler #autismresources #playtherapy #playtherapist #playbasedlearning #learningthroughplay #activitiesforkids #activitiesfortoddlers #activitiesforchildren #sensoryplay #sensoryplayideas #sensoryprocessingdisorder #sensoryactivities #momswhoblog #ontheblog #newblogpost #parentingblogger #momblogger
{New Blog Post} ✨🌱🧴“Ways to Take Control {New Blog Post} ✨🌱🧴“Ways to Take Control of Your Eczema” #ad 
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These winter months have been so dry and my eczema has been flaring up. Can anyone relate? For decades I have used a variety of treatment options from over-the-counter ointments and lotions to doctor prescribed steroid medication. In today’s blog, I am partnering with @mediqcme to share more of my story and struggles with atopic dermatitis as well as some new treatment options! If you or a loved one suffer from eczema or atopic dermatitis it’s a must read! 
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Plus there is a survey at the end of the blog you can fill out and opt in to be entered to win 1 of 10 VISA gift cards! 🙌🏻 Link in bio and in stories! #itchyskinhelp #drkimblog
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#eczema #eczemarelief #eczemahealing #eczematreatment #eczemaproblems #eczemawarrior #atopicdermatitis #itchyskin #itchyskinrelief #atopicskin #atopicdermatitistreatment #atopicdermatitismanagement #eczemamanagement #winterskincare #winterskin #winterskincareroutine #winterskincaretips #newblogpost #momswhoblog #ontheblog #wellnessblogger #wellnesstips #wellnessexpert
{New Blog Post} 🌿 “How to Utilize Play to Get {New Blog Post} 🌿 “How to Utilize Play to Get Your Kids to Do What You Want” 
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As a Registered Play Therapist, play is the foundation to the way I help children conceptualize and conquer the world. Play is second nature to children and the way they respond to many of life’s obstacles. Sometimes as parents, it is easy to get into a power match with your children, especially when you want your children to comply with a request and they won’t budge. When this happens, we need to change the way our adult mind thinks and switch it to the way a child thinks. Instead of giving them a punitive consequence, try these play recommendations that can be used with children as young as toddlerhood all the way to adolescents! #drkimblog 
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#playtherapy #playtherapist #therapistsofinstagram #playoutsidethebox #learningthruplay #playbasedlearning #learningthroughplay #learningisfun #parenting #parentingtips #parenting101 #parentingteens #parentingtweens #parentingtoddlers #parentingadvice #parentingexpert #parentingblogger #parentingblog #newblogpost #ontheblog #momswhoblog #parenthood #toddlerproblems #toddlermom #behaviortherapist #behaviortherapy #positiveparentingsolutions #positiveparentingtips #positiveparenting
{New Blog Post} “Tips on How To Set Goals Effect {New Blog Post} “Tips on How To Set Goals Effectively in 2021” ✨ 
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It’s is usually around this time that I start thinking of the goals I want to accomplish for the year. And whether you believe in making resolutions, affirmations, or goals, it is time to be proactive!! On the blog, I outlined an organizational system I use year after year to help me accomplish my goals. And I hope they work for you!! 
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What are some of your goals you want to accomplish this year? 
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#2021 #2021goals #goals #goalsetting #goalgetter #goalsettingtips #goalsetter #goalsetting2021 #goalcrusher #momhustle #snowday #snowman #newgoals #newgoals2021 #mommyandme #letthembelittle #letthembekids #letthemplay #playoutside #playoutdoors #playoutsidethebox #familyday #familyfun #familysnowday
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