Dr. Kim
Summer is a fine balance of sleeping in, resting, and spending time slowing down at home and also using the days off from school to travel, go to fun places, stay up late, and have tons of fun! However, it is easy for children to get overwhelmed and dysregulated with summer outings, and possibly more so if you have a… Read More
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
As a licensed therapist that specializes in children’s behavior, I get asked all of the time about how to make transitions more of a smoother process for parents and children. Transitions can be challenging, especially when a child is actively participating in a preferred activity and they are asked to switch to a less preferred activity. But don’t worry, I… 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
Over many years of being a child therapist, I have worked with thousands of children struggling with anger and aggression. I have conducted numerous parenting groups on the topic and I have some tips I’d like to share that may help you and your child if they are displaying anger and aggression. Anger is a Secondary Emotion … 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
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
Do you have a child that lies to you? Maybe they lie because they broke something in the house or snuck a cookie without asking and didn’t want a consequence. Or maybe they lied because they wanted to get out of brushing their teeth or cleaning their room before having a playdate with a friend. Or maybe they lack impulse… Read More
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
As a child behavior expert, I often get asked from parents how to help manage their child’s behavior. And although there are many factors that can contribute to a child’s behavior, I have outlined the most common reasons why children misbehave on this blog. These ABC’s of behavior are listed below as well as other motivators as well as how to… Read More
