Dr. Kim
As a parent, how do you self care and create overall wellness for yourself? And how much quality sleep do you get each night? Did you know that 40% of American adults don’t get the 7-9 hours of recommend sleep each night? I believe that a better night’s sleep comes from the mattress you sleep on. As a parent, sleep is… Read More
Ever since getting bad news during my yearly diagnostic mammogram in January, this year has been challenging to say the least. I have been emotionally drained, mentally frazzled, financially depleted, and physically in pain. I have lived in a world of ambiguity – a familiar yet unknown place where my worry and fear have gotten the best of me. When… Read More
As you may know, I have been struggling lately with some grief since getting the news that the breast cancer I was diagnosed with 7 years ago might be back. Individuals struggle with grief for many different reasons in a variety of ways, but typically in a systematic pattern, and so I thought I would take this opportunity to not… Read More
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
I almost can’t believe my husband and I celebrated our 9 year dating anniversary this week! Being parents of two small children and both working outside the home, as well as not having many resources and childcare assistance, we rarely get alone time together, and even more rarely get quality alone time. Keeping the love alive in a long term relationship… Read More
Raise your hand if you made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier! If you are like me, you are looking for some realistic ways to incorporate some healthier lifestyle changes into your everyday diet. But where do you even start? Let’s face it. Many of us probably eat a little too much sugar. When you really look at ingredient labels,… Read More
I have been very fortunate to have traveled all over the world throughout my lifetime, starting internationally as a toddler. I have been to over a dozen countries and even have dual citizenship with the US and the UK. But despite all the places I have been, my favorite place to travel has always been Hawaii. I have been to… Read More
As a therapist, I advocate self care for all of my clients on a regular basis. But as mom, I rarely take my own advice. Each day is packed to the brim with my abundant workload combined with never-ending household responsibilities and raising two young children. The rare times I don’t have something pressing to do, I sleep, which can… 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
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
