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Back to School Shopping Day at the Countryside Marketplace

Back to School Shopping Day at the Countryside Marketplace

It’s back to school shopping time! Have you taken your children back to school shopping yet? We look forward to back to school shopping every year but this year it was very important to make the experience extra special since both of my children are staying home this year until further notice. I knew taking them on a special trip… Read More

Back To School, Children, Family, Food, Restaurant Review, Retail, retail therapy, Southern California 0

The Importance of Drowning Prevention and Survival Swim Classes

The Importance of Drowning Prevention and Survival Swim Classes

DO YOU KNOW THAT DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF NON ACCIDENTAL CHILDHOOD DEATH FOR CHILDREN 1-4 AND A CHILD CAN SINK TO THE BOTTOM OF A POOL IN 2 1/2 SECONDS?     According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 77% of deaths involve children younger than 5, and on average, there are approximately 356 drowning deaths a… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Baby, Children, Development, Family, Safety, San Diego, Southern California, Toddlers 0

San Diego Zoo Reopening: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

San Diego Zoo Reopening: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

We were so excited when we saw the announcement that the San Diego Zoo was reopening (again) after being shut down again due to mandatory stay at home orders! We have been annual members for years and couldn’t wait to visit the animals and do something familiar in our hometown during quarantine.     I was really apprehensive at first…. Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Children, Family, Health, San Diego, Southern California, Toddlers, Travel, Vacation 0

10 Ways to Bring Disney Parks Home During Quarantine

10 Ways to Bring Disney Parks Home During Quarantine

For the first time in history, every theme park in the country, and even some internationally, closed last week due to the rapid spread and threat of Coronavirus. It was also the first time in history that Disneyland and Disneyworld both closed their doors for more than one day at a time. For the first time in both park histories,… Read More

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

Coronavirus: Age Appropriate Ways of Explaining it to Your Children and Managing Fears and Anxiety

Coronavirus: Age Appropriate Ways of Explaining it to Your Children and Managing Fears and Anxiety

This morning I was honored to be invited to CBS8 in San Diego to discuss age appropriate ways of explaining Coronavirus to children as well as how to mange the fears and anxiety surrounding the recent outbreak.      Everywhere we turn and look these days we are inundated with messages of Coronavirus. Children and adults all over the world are scared… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Children, Family, Health, Local TV, parenthood, Parenting, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances, Wellness 0

Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party

Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party

My family and I had the most MAGICAL time at the debut of Disney on Ice “Mickey’s Search Party” at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego last night! It was opening night of the new show that is running from January 23 – 26, 2020. This was our 3rd time seeing a Disney on Ice show but our first time seeing… Read More

Children, Disney, Events, Family, San Diego, Southern California, Toddlers 0

Roaring and Snoring with Dolittle at The San Diego Safari Park

Roaring and Snoring with Dolittle at The San Diego Safari Park

This past weekend one of my bucket list trips came true. My family and I were invited to a Roar and Snore Safari sleepover at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park! We were hosted by Universal Pictures in honor of the new film, Dolittle, that opens in theaters this weekend!     I have literally been waiting decades to spend… Read More

Events, Family, Lifestyle, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Disneyland in 2020

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Disneyland in 2020

Whether you are an Annual Passholder, a local Southern California resident, or a tourist from anywhere else in the world, 2020 is the year to visit the Disneyland parks! And here’s why:     The new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride will be opening at Disneyland on January 17th! This highly anticipated attraction is the newest addition to… Read More

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

The Best of 2019: Top 15 Highlights of the Year

The Best of 2019: Top 15 Highlights of the Year

This year has been filled with some major health, financial, and personal challenges but there have a lot of highlights and accomplishments throughout the year that I want to focus on! As many of you know, I battled an early stage of breast cancer for the second time in 7 years, and had a partial mastectomy, reconstruction, and radiation over the… Read More

Blogging, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness, Children, Disney, Disneyland, Events, Family, Lifestyle, Local TV, Motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, Play, Southern California, Television Media Appearances, TODAY Parenting Team, Travel, Vacation 0

Top 5 Tips for Visiting Disneyland on Rainy or Busy Days

Top 5 Tips for Visiting Disneyland on Rainy or Busy Days

    The holiday season is still in full gear at Disneyland until January 6th and I know the parks will be busy, and maybe a little cold and rainy during winter break, but I have you covered! No, not in the shelter kind of way, but in the tips for having the most magical experience possible kind of way… Read More

Children, Disney, Disneyland, Family, Holidays, Southern California, 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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