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Self-Care Day at Countryside Marketplace

Self-Care Day at Countryside Marketplace

Spring is in the air and my favorite season to spend time outside. This past week I took a much-needed mom self-care day at Countryside Marketplace in Menifee and spent my afternoon eating, shopping, and getting pampered.     With over 50 shops, restaurants, and specialty stores, there is something for everyone at Countryside Marketplace! I was so excited to be hosted for… Read More

Lifestyle, Momcation, Mother's Day, Motherhood, Restaurant Review, Retail, retail therapy, Self-Care, Southern California, Vacation, Wellness 0

Luxury Family Travel at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Luxury Family Travel at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

For anyone who knows me well, knows that I love to travel. And I have to admit that I thrive when I am traveling. Maybe it’s all the fresh air and time away from stressful daily responsibilities or maybe it’s all the quality family time and fun we have exploring the world. Either way, traveling is a form of self care… Read More

Children, Family, Food, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

The Disney Creators Celebration: An Inside Look Land and Sea

The Disney Creators Celebration: An Inside Look Land and Sea

You will never believe where I was when I first read the email with an invitation I had been dreaming for years to receive. I had just finished recovering from my third surgery and daily radiation for a month during my second round of breast cancer. It was a pretty rough year and I was in the waiting room at… Read More

Disney, Events, Family, Travel, Vacation 1

Fun Family Adventures at Yosemite’s The Evergreen Lodge

Fun Family Adventures at Yosemite’s The Evergreen Lodge

As you may recall, my family traveled a few months ago to Yosemite for a little getaway and we were graciously hosted by the Rush Creek Lodge, and then we were able to stay at their sister resort, The Evergreen Lodge! You also may know that the pandemic has up and down here in California, and unfortunately due to a… Read More

Family, Lifestyle, Travel, Vacation 0

The Best of 2020: Top 10 Highlights and Blogs of the Year

The Best of 2020: Top 10 Highlights and Blogs of the Year

This is the third year I’ve rounded up the top highlights and blogs from the year. When I first stated writing some ideas down, I only came up with a few things, but then I realized A LOT of good came out of this year and despite the pandemic and spending the majority of the year in quarantine, a lot… Read More

Disney, Events, Family, Play, San Diego, Self-Care, Southern California, Television Media Appearances, Travel, Vacation 0

Luxury Family Travel in Yosemite at Rush Creek Lodge

Luxury Family Travel in Yosemite at Rush Creek Lodge

My family and I recently took a road trip to Yosemite National Park and while we were there we were fortunate enough to be hosted by Rush Creek Lodge, a luxury resort just outside of the Highway 120 West gate of the park, and had the most wonderful time! My kids ask to go back almost everyday!     This… Read More

Family, Lifestyle, Travel, Vacation 0

The Cassara Carlsbad: The Perfect San Diego Vacation Destination

The Cassara Carlsbad: The Perfect San Diego Vacation Destination

My family and I recently stayed at The Cassara Carlsbad in North County, San Diego and we had a wonderful hosted weekend. The resort sits on 12 acres just a short 2 mile trip from the beach overlooking the Carlsbad Flower Fields, The Carlsbad Premium Outlets, and the Pacific Ocean. Oh and did I mention it is right next door… Read More

Family, Food, LEGOLAND, Restaurant Review, San Diego, Southern California, Travel, Vacation 0

Top 5 Reasons to Stay at a Walt Disney World Resort

Top 5 Reasons to Stay at a Walt Disney World Resort

As you may already know, this past February I was invited by Disney to attend their Disney Creators Celebration with about 100 other bloggers and influential social media content creators. It was a trip of a lifetime and we had the best time. I can’t believe how lucky we were to go on this trip just weeks before the world… Read More

Children, Disney, Family, Travel, Vacation 0

Top 10 Toddler Friendly Rides and Attractions at Walt Disney World that Aren’t At Disneyland

Top 10 Toddler Friendly Rides and Attractions at Walt Disney World that Aren’t At Disneyland

This past February, Disney invited my family and I to the Disney Creators Celebration, an invitation only content creator experience for about 100 bloggers/influencers from all over the country. We were able to spend about 4 days at Walt Disney World and it was the first time my children were able to visit the magic at these parks.    … Read More

Children, Disney, Toddlers, Travel, Vacation 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

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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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