Dr. Kim
Today is World Sleep Day. It’s a day to celebrate sleep and bring global awareness to help others get a better night’s sleep. As a licensed mental health therapist, I know how vital a good night’s sleep is to function properly. Getting enough sleep and quality sleep seemed to come easy before I was a parent, but how can parents… Read More
When I first started my blog, I didn’t know a single soul who also blogged. I was alone and on my own to learn the business. I slowly but surely started going to blogger conferences and meeting more bloggers, and each time I went learned a little more about how to grow my blog and monetize my business. Being a… Read More
My family and I recently visited The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa and had the most extraordinary time. This desert oasis is pure luxury mixed with family fun and I am literally counting the days until we can go back for another visit. Two nights was certainly not enough time to explore and restore. I could have easily stayed… Read More
With the holiday season in full swing and everything being so merry and bright, this time of year typically brings three things: holiday travel, social parties, and family gatherings. Before the pandemic, many of us didn’t think twice about getting together with large groups of friends, co-workers, and/or family members. We didn’t overthink the idea of sitting or talking too… Read More
Dear Parents, I wish we would have talked more. I am so sorry for the pain I have caused you and for the mistakes that I made. I wish I could go back and take it all back. I wish I wouldn’t have given in to the pressure of my friends. I wish I wouldn’t have drank so much at… 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
COVID testing plays an essential role in helping to slow the spread of the virus. By identifying those who have COVID-19, we can act faster in enabling treatment or isolation. Testing is also crucial in helping scientists learn more about how and why the virus spreads. Knowing whether or not you’re infected with coronavirus is not just important for your… Read More
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and unfortunately it’s a relevant and prevalent topic in our culture among children, adolescents, and even adults. According to the American Justice Department, approximately 1 in 4 U.S. students say they have been bullied by the time they graduate high school and about 77% of students have admitted to being the victim of one… Read More
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and I would like to offer my therapeutic expertise and help educate you on the risk factors, warning signs and symptoms, and possible solutions and preventative measures of suicide. Staggering Suicide Statistics Someone in the US commits suicide every 11 minutes 132 Americans die each day because of suicide. And we lose… Read More
As a mom that struggled with breastfeeding, primarily with a lack of milk supply, I really advocate for lactation self care. It’s being proactive in intentionally giving your body and your baby what you both need nutritionally as well as helping with the aide of milk production. Furthermore, taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional health in addition to your… Read More
