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Let’s Talk About: My Responsibilities as a Mom & The Lessons I Want To Teach My Daughter

Let’s Talk About: My Responsibilities as a Mom & The Lessons I Want To Teach My Daughter

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

Back To School, Children, Lifestyle, Motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, Parenting Products, Play, Preschool, Retail, retail therapy, Self-Care, Skincare, Wellness 0

Let’s Talk About: Teaching Your Children to be Kind This School Year

Let’s Talk About: Teaching Your Children to be Kind This School Year

As a regular guest on the morning show, I was thrilled to lend my parenting expertise this past week on News 8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego. I spoke about how parents can teach their children to be kind as they are heading back to school this fall in a segment titled: Back to School Lessons in Kindness… Read More

Back To School, Behavior, Children, Development, Family, Learning, Motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, Play, Preschool, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 0

Let’s Talk About: Toddler Safety Tips

Let’s Talk About: Toddler Safety Tips

  GIVEAWAY AND DISCOUNT CODE AT THE BOTTOM OF BLOG!!   What do you think is the easiest parenting stage? I hear some moms say that they like the stage when babies are firstborn until they become mobile. You know the time when you put them down and you know exactly where they are going to be even if you… Read More

Attachment, Baby, Children, Development, Lifestyle, Motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, Parenting Products, Play, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Retail, retail therapy, Safety, Toddlers 2

Let’s Talk About: Candytopia

Let’s Talk About: Candytopia

My daughter and I found the perfect place to play! We had our monthly mommy daughter date this month at Candytopia in Los Angeles! And you can play too if you live in New York City or San Francisco because Candytopia is coming your way soon! Dates, tickets, and details are at the end of the blog!  We had been… Read More

Children, Events, Family, Play, Southern California 0

Let’s Talk About: Summer Fun at Del Mar Highlands

Let’s Talk About: Summer Fun at Del Mar Highlands

“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple” – Scott Adams   Whether you live in San Diego or are traveling here over the summer, plan to make a stop at Del Mar Highlands Town Center! With over 70 shops, restaurants, grocery, banks, and more, there is also a movie theater! There is… Read More

Events, Family, Food, Lifestyle, Motherhood, parenthood, Play, Restaurant Review, Retail, retail therapy, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Let’s Talk About: LEGO CITY Deep Sea Adventure Submarine Ride

Let’s Talk About: LEGO CITY Deep Sea Adventure Submarine Ride

“And our friends are all aboard. Many more of them live next door. And the band begins to play. We all live in a yellow submarine” – The Beatles (1966)   I have some really exciting news! I am so proud to share that few months ago I was chosen to became an official LEGOLAND Blogger Ambassador!!   And this past… Read More

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

Let’s Talk About: Family Play Time at The Westin Mission Hills

Let’s Talk About: Family Play Time at The Westin Mission Hills

Have you ever been to paradise? The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa is a taste of paradise in Palm Springs, California! My family and I had a very fortunate opportunity to spend the weekend at this luxurious resort and we can’t wait to go back again! In fact, this was one of the best weekends we have had thus… Read More

Children, Family, Lifestyle, Momcation, parenthood, Parenting, Play, Restaurant Review, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Let’s Talk About: Adjustment Disorders + Top 5 Moving Tips

Let’s Talk About: Adjustment Disorders + Top 5 Moving Tips

Moving is a way of life. It is so commonplace to move that most the time we don’t think much of it. Moving can be difficult at any age but how does moving specifically affect children? Fortunately, children are typically very resilient but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an adjustment period or even some symptoms that become present during the… Read More

Anxiety, Attachment, Behavior, Children, Development, Family, Gift Guide, Gifts, Home, Motherhood, Moving, parenthood, Parenting, Parenting Products, Play, retail therapy 0

Let’s Talk About: HAPPY PLACE!

Let’s Talk About: HAPPY PLACE!

Last week my daughter and I had the thrilling opportunity to visit HAPPY PLACE in Los Angeles before it left to head to the midwest! If you haven’t heard, HAPPY PLACE is a fun, unique, and massive pop up experience to capture everything HAPPY! This one-of-a-kind wonderland was founded by Jared Paul and opened originally on November 20, 2017-May 27,… Read More

Children, Events, Family, Lifestyle, Play, Preschool, Southern California, Toddlers, Travel, Vacation 0

Easy Ways to Incorporate Play Into Your Busy Day

Easy Ways to Incorporate Play Into Your Busy Day

In our home, we love our play time! You can imagine that having a mom as a play therapist, play is a fundamental foundation to my children’s daily routine. In fact, we often take play breaks between other functions of the day. Not only does this help build attachment between parent and child but also lets children release energy throughout… Read More

Attachment, Baby, Children, Development, Family, Home, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Parenting, Parenting Products, Play, Preschool, 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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