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A Parent’s Guide: Safeguarding Your Child’s Mental Wellbeing

A Parent’s Guide: Safeguarding Your Child’s Mental Wellbeing

It’s officially back to school season and parents, as well as their children, are adapting to new schedules, new routines, new teachers, and new friends. As parents, we want to set our children up for success in school whether it be helping them with their homework or giving them advice on their peer relationships. But what about their mental health?… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Back To School, Children, Education, Family, Learning, Mental Health, Parenting, San Diego, Teenagers, Television Media Appearances, Wellness 0

How to Keep Stress Low and Make the Most of Winter Break with Your Family

How to Keep Stress Low and Make the Most of Winter Break with Your Family

This week I was invited back to FOX 5 San Diego and I couldn’t have been more thrilled to be back in the studio! I loved the topic we discussed on the Morning Show because I believe it affects all families this time of year. I offered my expert advice and in this blog I want to share in more… Read More

Behavior, Children, Education, Family, Holidays, Mental Health, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Television Media Appearances 0

How To Raise Independent Children

How To Raise Independent Children

This morning I had the absolute honor of being invited to FOX 5 San Diego to give my expert parenting advice about “How to Raise Independent Children.” I had a wonderful LIVE conversation with Shally Zomorodi during the Morning News about the dangers of overparenting and how to honor and give children more space and autonomy.        … Read More

Children, Education, Family, Parenting, San Diego, Southern California 0

Coastal Bliss at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Coastal Bliss at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

My family and I love a good staycation in our own backyard so we recently spent the weekend at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa and had such a peaceful and fun time! We haven’t stayed here in about 5 years and we were very excited to be back!             The Property   The Westin… Read More

Family, LEGOLAND, Restaurant Review, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 1

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

How to Emotionally and Mentally Prepare Children To Go Back To School

How to Emotionally and Mentally Prepare Children To Go Back To School

It is officially back to school season and I am so grateful I was on CBS 8 in San Diego this week discussing how we can emotionally and mentally prepare our children to go back to school, especially after being home for so long.   Going back to school can be a really stressful time for many children, especially if… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Back To School, Behavior, Children, Development, Education, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Preschool, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 0

San Diego Staycation at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa

San Diego Staycation at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa

My family and I just had the best staycation at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa. The main reason we picked this location is because of its proximity to LEGOLAND California. The resort is literally next door to the theme park and even has a private entrance and parking lot!        It was our first time staying at… Read More

Children, Family, LEGOLAND, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 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

Luxury Family Travel at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Luxury Family Travel at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

For anyone who knows me well, knows that I love to travel. And I have to admit that I thrive when I am traveling. Maybe it’s all the fresh air and time away from stressful daily responsibilities or maybe it’s all the quality family time and fun we have exploring the world. Either way, traveling is a form of self care… Read More

Children, Family, Food, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

The Best of 2020: Top 10 Highlights and Blogs of the Year

The Best of 2020: Top 10 Highlights and Blogs of the Year

This is the third year I’ve rounded up the top highlights and blogs from the year. When I first stated writing some ideas down, I only came up with a few things, but then I realized A LOT of good came out of this year and despite the pandemic and spending the majority of the year in quarantine, a lot… Read More

Disney, Events, Family, Play, San Diego, Self-Care, Southern California, Television Media Appearances, Travel, Vacation 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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