Dr. Kim
During the fall months, there is a lot going on for many families. School is in full bloom and the holidays are around the corner. When our children are little, we are consumed with visiting pumpkin patches and picking out halloween costumes. And as our children become teenagers, they are consumed with Homecoming dances and Halloween parties. The time when… Read More
It’s back to school time and adults all across the country are in full parenting mode, already diving in deep with dilemmas and drama and navigating the academic, social, and mental health pressures of their children. Parents want the best for their children, and do the best they can, but sometimes fall into some pitfalls that are difficult to manage,… Read More
Have you ever asked yourself how suicide affects our youth? September is National Suicide Prevention Month and today is World Suicide Prevention Day so I want to take a moment and share how suicide affects our youth in our current culture today. First and foremost, if you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the Suicide… Read More
It’s officially back to school season and parents, as well as their children, are adapting to new schedules, new routines, new teachers, and new friends. As parents, we want to set our children up for success in school whether it be helping them with their homework or giving them advice on their peer relationships. But what about their mental health?… Read More
I was recently invited to a very intimate and important conversation with Meta called Supporting Families: Navigating Teen Online Safety, Together. I learned from industry experts and technology leaders on how to support our kids on social media and also how to keep them safe online. As a mom of a pre-teen, who is already begging for a… Read More
I had the honor of being on FOX 5 San Diego this morning discussing a very topical and important topic: teen safety. I joined anchor Shally Zomorodi and FOX 5 Legal Analyst, Wendy Patrick at the anchor desk for a deep dive conversation. Uber rolled out a nationwide program today in 28 cities that lifts age restrictions for… Read More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, recently issued a proclamation declaring that the first week of May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week from May 1-May 7. And fun fact, May 7th is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, which also happens to be my birthday! That’s why I was thrilled… Read More
Responsibility starts with me. This holiday season I’m focusing on Mindfulness, Joyfulness, Safety, and Togetherness. I am also focusing on being a positive role model for my family, friends, and children. My goal going into the new year is to be a responsible advocate regarding alcohol consumption, underage drinking, and behaviors surrounding drinking. As you know, I have been… Read More
For the last two years I have been a proud parent advocate for Responsibility.Org and have spent countless hours supporting their mission to help educate and encourage parents to have conversations with their children about alcohol and help prevent underage drinking and drunk driving. October is Substance Abuse Prevention Month and this week, specifically, is Red Ribbon Week,… Read More
Have you ever wondered if you are overparenting your children? Or maybe if you aren’t honoring their individual strengths enough? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, parenting is hard. And even though there is no one way to parent, there are things you learn along the way to try and be the best parent you can be… Read More
