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Cheers to Responsibility: A Guide to Having a Festive and Fun Holiday Celebration

Cheers to Responsibility: A Guide to Having a Festive and Fun Holiday Celebration

December is filled with family traditions, gift giving, and a lot of party festivities. It’s a time for Good Friends, Good Choices, and Good Tidings! And whether you are hosting a holiday party for your friends or attending one of your friend’s parties, I want to share with you some ideas on how to host or attend a holiday event responsibly…. Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Development, Event Planning, Events, Family, Holidays, Motherhood, Parenting, Safety, Wellness 0

Shielding or Smothering: The Mental Health Risks of Being a Coddling Parent

Shielding or Smothering: The Mental Health Risks of Being a Coddling Parent

I am beyond humbled and thrilled to announce that I had my first national television interview this week!!! I was so honored to be asked to be a guest this week on Dr. Phil’s “The News” on Merit Street Media, a nightly news broadcast on the Merit Street Media television network, that reaches a nationwide audience of over 80 million… Read More

Anxiety, Attachment, Awareness and Prevention, Behavior, Education, Family, Motherhood, Parenting, Television Media Appearances 0

How to Make the Back to School Transition Fun for Kids

How to Make the Back to School Transition Fun for Kids

This week I was excited to be back on set at the FOX 5 San Diego studio for a segment on how to make the back to school transition fun for kids. I loved being interviewed by Shally Zomorodi about this topic since it’s something every parent and every child deals with every year for 12+ years!     Below… Read More

Back To School, Children, Family, Motherhood, Parenting, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 0

Want Your Kids to Behave? Try These 5 Simple Things

Want Your Kids to Behave? Try These 5 Simple Things

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means that your kids will be home with you for weeks while they are on school break. That being said, they will be spending a lot more time with you, and are going to be more susceptible to unwanted behaviors. From my professional expertise and personal experience, make sure these five parenting modifications… Read More

Behavior, Children, Education, Family, Holidays, Mental Health, Motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, Play 0

Authenticity in Self-Care: How to Avoid Falling Into Faux Wellness Trends

Authenticity in Self-Care: How to Avoid Falling Into Faux Wellness Trends

Let’s do a mental health check-in! We are half-way through the year, and even though new year resolutions aren’t trending this time of year, it’s never too late in the year to start making positive changes in your life and prioritizing your mental health. In fact, any day is a good day to hit pause and reflect on your values… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Education, Mental Health, Motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, Self-Care, Wellness 0

My Breastfeeding Journey + Top Tips on Boosting Milk Supply

My Breastfeeding Journey + Top Tips on Boosting Milk Supply

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

Awareness and Prevention, Baby, Breastfeeding, Children, Education, Health, Learning, Motherhood, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Self-Care, Wellness, Women 0

The ABC’s of Behavior

The ABC’s of Behavior

As a child behavior expert, I often get asked from parents how to help manage their child’s behavior. And although there are many factors that can contribute to a child’s behavior, I have outlined the most common reasons why children misbehave on this blog. These ABC’s of behavior are listed below as well as other motivators as well as how to… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Behavior, Children, Education, Motherhood, Parenting, Preschool, Toddlers 0

Tips for How to Keep Your Skin Safe In the Sun This Summer

Tips for How to Keep Your Skin Safe In the Sun This Summer

Even before I was a mom, I was very strict about wearing sunscreen. And now that I am a mom, I am very strict about putting sunscreen on my children and teaching them about sun protection. I started teaching them about the importance of wearing sunscreen at an early age so they are very accustomed to putting it on before… Read More

Baby, Children, Education, Family, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Parenting, Parenting Products, Retail, retail therapy, Safety, Self-Care, Skincare, Travel, Vacation 0

Top 5 Creative & Effective Ways to Help Your Child Say Goodbye to Their Pacifier

Top 5 Creative & Effective Ways to Help Your Child Say Goodbye to Their Pacifier

Your baby or toddler are pacifier obsessed and you are ready to wean them. But how do you do it that won’t traumatize them or make your job as a parent more difficult?   Most pediatricians and dentists recommend that children get rid of a pacifier by the age of 3, but if you are concerned, ask your personal medical… Read More

Baby, Behavior, Children, Development, Education, Motherhood, Parenting, Preschool, Toddlers 0

Sleep Training Tips for Babies and Toddlers 

Sleep Training Tips for Babies and Toddlers 

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

Anxiety, Attachment, Awareness and Prevention, Baby, Behavior, Breastfeeding, Children, Development, Education, Family, Learning, Motherhood, Parenting, Preschool, Self-Care, Sleep Training, Toddlers 0

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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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