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Benefits of Team Activities and Getting Organized with Spond

Benefits of Team Activities and Getting Organized with Spond

As a mom of two active, athletic, and social children, I couldn’t be more thrilled that team sports are back! After a pandemic hiatus, I am happy to see that children are spending time outside and playing sports in group settings again. As a child therapist, sports and outdoor play is so vital to a child’s mental wellbeing. And when… Read More

Children, Events, Parenting, Play 0

How To Know When To Take Your Child To Therapy and When To See a Play Therapist

How To Know When To Take Your Child To Therapy and When To See a Play Therapist

As a licensed child mental health therapist who has been in practice for over a decade and a professor who has been teaching Play Therapy and Parent Child Therapy at the university level for over 8 years, parents have asked me many questions over the years about when to send their child to therapy and what kind of therapy they… Read More

Anxiety, Attachment, Awareness and Prevention, Behavior, Children, Depression, Education, Family, Learning, Play 0

An Extraordinary Family Desert Oasis at The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa

An Extraordinary Family Desert Oasis at The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa

My family and I recently visited The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa and had the most extraordinary time. This desert oasis is pure luxury mixed with family fun and I am literally counting the days until we can go back for another visit. Two nights was certainly not enough time to explore and restore. I could have easily stayed… Read More

Children, Family, Food, Lifestyle, Play, Self-Care, Travel, Vacation, Wellness 0

The Ultimate Disney Holiday Gift Guide

The Ultimate Disney Holiday Gift Guide

Last week I was invited to attend the first-ever Disney Virtual Holiday Product Showcase where I was able to get a sneak peek at holiday gift ideas that are on Shop Disney and or at Disney Parks this season! And today is the first day to celebrate the holidays at the parks so I wanted to provide you with my Top Picks… Read More

Children, Disney, Disneyland, Family, Gift Guide, Gifts, Holidays, Play, Retail, Southern California 0

Making Halloween Family Traditions at LEGOLAND® California’s Annual BRICK or TREAT

Making Halloween Family Traditions at LEGOLAND® California’s Annual BRICK or TREAT

It has become our family tradition to go to LEGOLAND® California’s annual BRICK or TREAT every October! This year was the third year we have gone and we all look forward to it every Halloween season!     BRICK or TREAT is a special ticketed event that runs on Saturdays in October including October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 BRICK or TREAT… Read More

Children, Events, Family, Holidays, LEGOLAND, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Howl-O-Ween Day of Play at Great Wolf Lodge

Howl-O-Ween Day of Play at Great Wolf Lodge

It’s Halloween this weekend and I know the perfect place for you to take the family to play for some spooktacular fun! If you’ve never been to the Great Wolf Lodge, now is the time to go! There are 20 locations all over the country, one being in Canada, so chances are, there is one near you!!!     My… Read More

Children, Events, Family, Food, Holidays, Parenting, Play, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

The World’s Most Magical Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort

The World’s Most Magical Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort

This morning I attended a Media-Exclusive Virtual Showcase for The World’s Most Magical Celebration to honor the Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary! **All photos courtesy of Disney**     I was so excited to be one of the first to learn about all the new magical attractions, nighttime spectaculars, restaurants, entertainment, EARidescent décor, and much more awaiting guests during this 18-month event starting tomorrow, October… Read More

Children, Disney, Events, Family, Lifestyle, Play, Travel, Vacation 0

Dr. Kim’s Summer Bucket List

Dr. Kim’s Summer Bucket List

It’s officially summer break and it’s time to go outside and have fun! My children and I are very active, especially in the warm summer months, and I have always wanted to compile all of our summer adventures on one list, so I am very excited to also share it with you! Most children love a visual they can follow… Read More

Attachment, Children, Events, Family, Food, Parenting, Play, Preschool, Toddlers 0

THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD AT LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA

THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD AT LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA

My family and I were so excited to be invited to celebrate the GRAND OPENING of the new THE LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD at LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA this past week. As media, we were able to go inside the park before it opened to the public for a special breakfast and witness the exclusive Grand Opening Ceremony!       Afterwards, we… Read More

Children, Events, Family, LEGOLAND, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Celebrating National Superhero Day with PJ Masks

Celebrating National Superhero Day with PJ Masks

It’s National Superhero Day and we are celebrating with Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko from PJ Masks! Today our superpower is having fun and we are spending the day listening to music, dancing, and making sweet treats inspired by our favorite nighttime heroes!     I love a good themed party and so the first thing we did was decorate our kids table with various PJ… Read More

Children, Event Planning, Events, Family, Food, Motherhood, Parenting, Play, 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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