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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

Young Voices Matter: How to Raise Engaged Future Voters

Young Voices Matter: How to Raise Engaged Future Voters

It’s Election Day 2024 and I was so excited to be on FOX 5 San Diego this week talking about why parents should engage their children in the voting process and how to do that at home!     I was interviewed by the lovely Shally Zomorodi on the Morning News and we discussed creative ways to teach your children… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Education, Family, Parenting, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 0

Building Bridges: 3 Key Strategies for Better Communication and Connection with Your Kids

Building Bridges: 3 Key Strategies for Better Communication and Connection with Your Kids

During the fall months, there is a lot going on for many families. School is in full bloom and the holidays are around the corner. When our children are little, we are consumed with visiting pumpkin patches and picking out halloween costumes. And as our children become teenagers, they are consumed with Homecoming dances and Halloween parties. The time when… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Back To School, Behavior, Parenting, Safety, Teenagers 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

Summer Adventures: 7 Sensory-Friendly Places for Kids with Special Needs

Summer Adventures: 7 Sensory-Friendly Places for Kids with Special Needs

Summer is a fine balance of sleeping in, resting, and spending time slowing down at home and also using the days off from school to travel, go to fun places, stay up late, and have tons of fun! However, it is easy for children to get overwhelmed and dysregulated with summer outings, and possibly more so if you have a… Read More

Children, Disneyland, Events, Family, LEGOLAND, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Toddlers 0

The Therapeutic Powers of Nature: How the Outdoors Benefits Mental Health

The Therapeutic Powers of Nature: How the Outdoors Benefits Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I was so honored to be invited back to the FOX 5 San Diego studio yesterday morning to talk LIVE on the air with Shally Zomorodi about nature therapy, otherwise known as eco-therapy, and the benefits of being outdoors. In case you missed the segment, I wanted to follow up with a blog… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Children, Family, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances, Wellness 0

Nurturing Connection and Confidence in Children: Tools for Managing Social Anxiety

Nurturing Connection and Confidence in Children: Tools for Managing Social Anxiety

Some children are naturally drawn to creating and cultivating friendships and navigating social situations with ease. Other children are terrified of the idea of stepping out in public, social crowds, and having conversations with peers and or adults in any setting. Certain children don’t get anxious speaking in front of a crowd or having to give a presentation in front… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Children, Development, Mental Health, Parenting 0

Parenting Under Pressure: Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Stress

Parenting Under Pressure: Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Stress

April is National Stress Awareness Month so I went on the air this morning with FOX 5 San Diego to talk about how parents can identify their child’s stress response and help support their child if they are stressed.     According to the National Library of Medicine, approximately 35% of American children experience stress-related health problems. Experiencing stress in… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Children, Family, Local TV, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances, Wellness 0

The Benefits of Independent Play: TOP 50 Ways To Keep Your Kids Happy and Busy

The Benefits of Independent Play: TOP 50 Ways To Keep Your Kids Happy and Busy

I had the pleasure of being on FOX 5 San Diego this morning to talk about how to keep children happily busy during spring break and the benefits of independent play. I shared my tips with Anchor, Shally Zomorodi, and in case you missed the segment, I am not only linking it here, but I am expanding what I talked… Read More

Children, Education, Family, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 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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