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‘Tis the Season to Travel to Catalina Island

‘Tis the Season to Travel to Catalina Island

‘Tis the season to travel!! And if you’ve never been to Catalina Island before, you must put it at the top of your travel wish list!!      My family and I recently had the opportunity to vacation there for the weekend. It was our first time traveling there together and we had a wonderful time exploring everything the island had to… Read More

Family, Lifestyle, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Giving Back and Rounding Up this Holiday Season at McDonald’s

Giving Back and Rounding Up this Holiday Season at McDonald’s

How are you giving back this holiday season?   Last night my children and I had the privilege to visit our local McDonald’s in Orange County to help kick off the launch of their nationwide Round Up program that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Every time you go to your local McDonald’s you can round up your order to the… Read More

Childhood Cancer, Children, Events, Family, Food, Health, Holidays, Southern California 0

Disney Channel Celebrates A Big City Greens Christmas

Disney Channel Celebrates A Big City Greens Christmas

A few weeks ago my family and I were invited to kick off the holiday season at The Disney Channel to see a sneak peek of the Big City Greens Christmas special and meet the brothers who created the show!     The show is created and executive produced by Chris and Shane Created Houghton (“Harvey Beaks”) and they are already… Read More

Children, Disney, Events, Family, Holidays, Southern California 2

The Polar Express Train Ride at the Southern California Railway Museum: A Complete Review

The Polar Express Train Ride at the Southern California Railway Museum: A Complete Review

Last night my family and I had the opportunity to experience some Christmas magic all aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride at The Southern California Railway Museum in Perris, CA. We had the privilege of attending the Family and Friends Opening Night and it was so special! What makes it even more special is this is the FIRST TIME that… Read More

Children, Events, Family, Holidays, parenthood, Parenting, Play, Southern California, Toddlers, Travel, Vacation 0

How to Teach Children Gratitude on CBS 8

How to Teach Children Gratitude on CBS 8

I was so grateful to be invited back as a guest and parenting expert on the KFMB CBS8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego this week talking about how to teach children gratitude. Since it is the week of Thanksgiving we often think about thankfulness and gratefulness a little more during the holiday season but children can show gratitude… Read More

Behavior, Books, Children, Holidays, Local TV, Parenting, San Diego, Southern California 0

Frozen 2 Flurries into Theaters: My Full Movie Review from the Red Carpet World Premiere

Frozen 2 Flurries into Theaters: My Full Movie Review from the Red Carpet World Premiere

As you saw, a few weeks ago Disney invited my daughter and me to attend the red carpet world premiere of Frozen 2 in Hollywood. We had been looking forward to the invitation all year long and we were so grateful to receive it and have the opportunity to attend. It was a dream come true for both of us…. Read More

Children, Disney, Events, Family, Southern California 0

20 Frozen 2 Inspired Dole Recipes that Will Make Your Holiday Season Magical

20 Frozen 2 Inspired Dole Recipes that Will Make Your Holiday Season Magical

I am an official ambassador for Dole. Dole provided me with compensation for my time and products and recipes for my review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own.     A few weeks ago I was invited to attend the Dole Fall Blogger Summit in the Wellness Kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, California. It was such… Read More

Children, Disney, Events, Family, Food, Health, Southern California, Wellness 0

Disneyland Holidays Begin Here: Sample Itinerary So You Don’t Miss a Thing

Disneyland Holidays Begin Here: Sample Itinerary So You Don’t Miss a Thing

Happy Holidays from Disneyland!!      From now until January 6, 2020 the Disneyland Resort will be celebrating the holidays! On most days, Disneyland Park will be open from 8:00AM-12:00AM and Disney California Adventure Park will be open most days from 8:00-11:00PM.     Below is a suggested itinerary to enjoy all of the holidays have to offer this season!… Read More

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

LEGOLAND California: Brick or Treat Halloween Party Nights

LEGOLAND California: Brick or Treat Halloween Party Nights

What are your family traditions during the month of Halloween? One of our favorite places to go is to LEGOLAND’s Annual Brick-Or-Treat Halloween Party Nights! We just went for the second time and we had so much fun! As a mom with little ones, I find it difficult to find festive activities that aren’t too scary and gory. I want… Read More

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

Let’s Talk About: Retro Family Fun at the HOJO Hotel and Water Playground

Let’s Talk About: Retro Family Fun at the HOJO Hotel and Water Playground

It wasn’t too long ago that my family and I stayed at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground, (HOJO) for the first time. It’s just minutes away from Disneyland and home to a 7 acre property and 296 rooms with FREE Parking*, FREE Wi-Fi-, and more – but let’s be honest, as a mom and play therapist, they… Read More

Children, Disney, Disneyland, Family, 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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