Dr. Kim
This post is created in partnership with Melissa & Doug. All opinions are my own. Giveaway information at the end of the blog. The Power of Play was taken to a whole new level in New York earlier this month with Melissa & Doug. I was honored to be invited as one of their special guests to help facilitate a roundtable conversation… Read More
Melissa & Doug toys have been a part of our family’s culture for many years. As a mom of two young children, I value the mission behind the brand, the quality of the products, and the assortment of play options they have for children of all ages. And as a long-time active consumer of the brand, I love that their products… Read More
This post is sponsored by Majka but all photos and opinions are my own. MAJKA (N.) – MOTHER “Majka” (pronounced modge-kuh) was derived from the Bosnian translation of mother. No matter what part of the world you are from or what language you speak, the bond between mother and child is universal.” – Majka As a mom that… Read More
We have all been there. Your child asks you to play with them after a long, busy day and you just don’t have the energy. The last thing you want to do is play. What you really want to do is lay down and sleep. But somehow you muster up every bit of energy so you can play with them…. Read More
You all know I love a great excuse to play, and as a play therapist and a mom of two little ones chances are you will find us playing around the house multiple times a day. I love utilizing toys and activities that facilitate sensory play, building motor skills, and using the imagination! That’s why I love Bunchems from Spin Master!… Read More
As a therapist, I first heard of weighted blankets from my clients diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. As I began doing more research on them, I realized that weighted blankets are beneficial and therapeutic for everyone and not just those with sensory challenges. I learned that weighted blankets activate pressure points within the body, which help reduce anxiety, increase mood,… Read More
This post is sponsored by Lil Miss Appleseed but all photos and opinions are my own. You know you’ve been there. You’ve spent all afternoon picking out groceries at the store and then come home and cook a healthy and delicious meal for your family only to find your child won’t eat it. You feel like all of the effort you… Read More
What does a fun Saturday look like to you? My children and I recently celebrated Batman Day with Kids Embrace in Los Angeles. There were Batman games, crafts, and we even got some snaps with the Batmobile Tumbler from the Dark Knight Trilogy! Growing up in San Diego, I have been to Comic Con a handful of times and have… Read More
Going back to school can be an exciting time for parents and children for so many reasons. Meeting new teachers, making new friends, and going back to school shopping are all fun. But one part I don’t like is sending my child off one year older because it reminds me just how fast time escapes us. Another part I don’t… Read More
GIVEAWAY + DISCOUNT CODE AT BOTTOM OF BLOG! As a mom, I believe it is one of my responsibilities to teach my daughter that she is always enough. I have written multiple thesis papers and have completed numerous research studies on positive body image and have had plenty of clients that have suffered from negative self worth. I know… Read More
