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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

A Review of Disneyland’s Lunar New Year Celebration

A Review of Disneyland’s Lunar New Year Celebration

For the first time in two years, the Lunar New Year Celebration is back at the Disneyland Resort, and my family and I couldn’t have been more excited to experience firsthand! It’s the Year of the Tiger and there are so many fun ways to enjoy this tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean cultures before it ends on February 13th.  … Read More

Children, Disney, Disneyland, Events, Family, Food, Holidays, Southern California, Travel 1

The Forks & Corks Holiday Event

The Forks & Corks Holiday Event

It has always been a dream on mine to host an intimate and elegant holiday event in wine country with my friends. Hosting events, spending time with friends, working with local companies I love, and networking together is something I love to do! I also love bringing others together and having fun, and that’s exactly what I did for the… Read More

Event Planning, Events, Southern California 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

A Disneyland Staycation at The Hotel Lulu

A Disneyland Staycation at The Hotel Lulu

There’s a new hotel in town and we were excited to check it out!! The new Hotel Lulu in Anaheim just opened in May and is just minutes from Disneyland.       Even though we live in Southern California, there is nothing like a good staycation! And when you are planning to get to the parks for rope drop… Read More

Children, Disney, Disneyland, Family, Southern California, Toddlers, Travel, Vacation 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

Top 5 Reasons to Get a Magic Key to Disneyland

Top 5 Reasons to Get a Magic Key to Disneyland

Living in Southern California, Disneyland is a must see theme park for children, families, and adults! Whether you live in San Diego, Los Angeles, or anywhere in between like Orange or Riverside County, Disneyland is typically less than an hour or so away. However, I know families that live in Northern California and even some from out of state that… Read More

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

Balancing Technology In the Lives of Generation Alpha

Balancing Technology In the Lives of Generation Alpha

Today I was back on the air LIVE with CBS 8 this morning in San Diego and talked about how parents can help balance technology with children of Generation Alpha.    Who is Generation Alpha?   Generation Alpha children are born between 2010-2025 (under 11) and are the first generation to grow up with technology at their fingertips from birth. They… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Children, Education, Family, Parenting, Preschool, Southern California, Television Media Appearances, Toddlers 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

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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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