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The Benefits of Independent Play: TOP 50 Ways To Keep Your Kids Happy and Busy

The Benefits of Independent Play: TOP 50 Ways To Keep Your Kids Happy and Busy

I had the pleasure of being on FOX 5 San Diego this morning to talk about how to keep children happily busy during spring break and the benefits of independent play. I shared my tips with Anchor, Shally Zomorodi, and in case you missed the segment, I am not only linking it here, but I am expanding what I talked… Read More

Children, Education, Family, Parenting, Play, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 0

A Fairytale Family Getaway: A Complete Review of the LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel

A Fairytale Family Getaway: A Complete Review of the LEGOLAND California Castle Hotel

Our family recently stayed the night at LEGOLAND California’s Castle Hotel and we had the most majestic time! Be prepared to immerse yourself into the brick life and a magical land of dragons, wizards, and princesses!   Insider Tip: Hotel guests get early access to the park!!!          And during 2024, LEOGLAND California is celebrating their 25th… Read More

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

Setting the Stage for Success: A Guide to Kid Friendly New Year’s Goals

Setting the Stage for Success: A Guide to Kid Friendly New Year’s Goals

I was so excited to be invited back to FOX 5 San Diego again this morning to kick off the New Year! I was interviewed LIVE by Shally Zomorodi about How and Why It’s Important to Create and Cultivate Family Goals.         Since the segment was only five minutes long and there was a lot we didn’t… Read More

Children, Education, Family, Parenting, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 0

An Inside Look at The 2nd Annual Magical Media Retreat

An Inside Look at The 2nd Annual Magical Media Retreat

In March, my friends Jenny from Princess Turned Mom and Justine from Little Dove Blog and I co-hosted our second annual Magical Media Retreat in Anaheim, California! The Magical Media Retreat is a conference for newer bloggers, content creators, and or small shop owners to network with each other and enrich their education in the digital space. In addition to… Read More

Blogging, Disneyland, Event Planning, Events, Food, Southern California, Women 0

Luxury Travel in Anaheim: A Full Review of the JW Marriott

Luxury Travel in Anaheim: A Full Review of the JW Marriott

My family and I recently stayed at the JW Marriott Anaheim and we had a fun filled weekend in one of our favorite cities! Anaheim, is of course known for Disneyland Parks, but it has so much more to offer including the nearby Packing District and Anaheim Garden Walk, which is right next door! There is so much to see… Read More

Children, Disney, Disneyland, Family, Food, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

A Full Review of the Hilton Anaheim & Everything You Need To Know Before You Go

A Full Review of the Hilton Anaheim & Everything You Need To Know Before You Go

I recently had the honor of staying at the Hilton Anaheim for our second annual Magical Media Retreat and can’t wait to tell you all about it!! As one of the event hosts for the retreat, we were hosted by the hotel, but I’m going to give you my honest feedback and special pro tips. As a long time Hilton… Read More

Children, Disney, Disneyland, Events, Family, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

A Therapist’s Review of the Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

A Therapist’s Review of the Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

My family and I had the unique and privileged opportunity to visit Disneyland this past weekend for an exclusive media event to dedicate and celebrate the re-opening of Mickey’s Toontown! We were hosted as invited guests, but please remember, all of my opinions are my own. If you know me well, you know Disneyland has had my heart for many… Read More

Children, Disney, Disneyland, Events, Family, Play, Preschool, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Top 5 Tips for Visiting Great Wolf Lodge

Top 5 Tips for Visiting Great Wolf Lodge

Summer is here and family travel is in full swing! And one of our favorite places to travel to is Great Wolf Lodge! My family and I were recently hosted the Southern California location to celebrate Great Wolf Lodge’s 25th Birthday and the unveiling of their limited edition wolf ear headband created by celebrity fashion designer Whitney Port (also known… Read More

Children, Events, Family, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 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

Behind the Scenes at The Magical Media Blogger Retreat

Behind the Scenes at The Magical Media Blogger Retreat

When I first started my blog, I didn’t know a single soul who also blogged. I was alone and on my own to learn the business. I slowly but surely started going to blogger conferences and meeting more bloggers, and each time I went learned a little more about how to grow my blog and monetize my business. Being a… Read More

Blogging, Business, Event Planning, Events, Southern California, Travel, Vacation, Wellness, Women 1

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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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