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Dr. Kim

Let’s Talk About: Car Safety Tips – My Michelin & Graco Experience – Part II

Let’s Talk About: Car Safety Tips – My Michelin & Graco Experience – Part II

I learned so much about tire and car seat safety during my recent trip to South Carolina with Michelin and Graco. As a mom, I thought I knew a lot about car safety long before this trip. I have spent endless hours educating myself and researching so much over the years. I have researched what the safest cars are and… Read More

Let’s Talk About: My Michelin & Graco Experience – Part I

Let’s Talk About: My Michelin & Graco Experience – Part I

I love being able to utilize my platform to educate other parents. As a parent of two little ones, I believe education is key and knowledge is a powerful tool when raising children. I also believe keeping children safe and healthy are two aspects of parenting I advocate for most. There is nothing more important than my children’s safety and… Read More

Let’s Talk About: How to Utilize Play for Positive Behavior and A Peaceful Home

Let’s Talk About: How to Utilize Play for Positive Behavior and A Peaceful Home

I have always loved being a public speaker. When I was a senior in high school I used to work for The San Diego County Office of Education and other platforms presenting at school assemblies for students K-12 on a variety of topics including drug and alcohol prevention, eating disorders, and more. As I grew older I did other public… Read More

Let’s Talk About: What Ghosting is Doing to Our Mental Health & Our Children

Let’s Talk About: What Ghosting is Doing to Our Mental Health & Our Children

The phenomenon of ghosting is not necessarily a new concept, but the term is becoming a new word in our mainstream culture’s vocabulary. If you aren’t yet familiar with ghosting, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Let’s hope that you and or your children will never be ghosted. Ghosting is the cruelest form of rejection. Have you ever had… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Best of 2018

Let’s Talk About: The Best of 2018

I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting this past month of where I have been and where I want to go – personally and professionally. I have had a great year with so many great experiences, blessings, opportunities, and accomplishments. I have hit or surpassed so many of my goals and am very proud of what I’ve done but I… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Playing in New York City with Melissa & Doug

Let’s Talk About: Playing in New York City with Melissa & Doug

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

Let’s Talk About: The Power of Play with Melissa & Doug

Let’s Talk About: The Power of Play with Melissa & Doug

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

Let’s Talk About: A Spooktacular Family LEGO-WEEN

Let’s Talk About: A Spooktacular Family LEGO-WEEN

What family fun are you planning this Halloween? As a mom with little ones, I find it difficult to find festive activities that aren’t too scary and gory. I want my children to know that Halloween can be fun, silly, and playful, too. We recently experienced LEGOLAND’s Annual Brick-Or-Treat Party Nights Halloween Celebration for the first time and it was so… Read More

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