Dr. Kim
Are you looking for a little extra magic this summer? Well, you have come to the right place! One of our family’s summer bucket list items was cooking in the kitchen more. I am so excited to share that I am collaborating with Dole Food Company again for their newest initiative “A Recipe for Courage and Kindness”, which includes 20 new… Read More
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
For years I would feel guilty if I did anything for myself that didn’t include my children. I felt like if I did, I was betraying them somehow. Taking time away from them wasn’t an option. But I also noticed that when I didn’t make my mental wellbeing a priority, I would became suffocated by stress and even some resentment…. Read More
If you are anything like me, you love a good challenge! So when I found out Marukan was doing a 24-Day Apple Cider Vinegar Challenge, I couldn’t wait to get started! I love doing what I can to be proactive with my overall health and wellness and this challenge is a great way to kick start the year after indulging over the… Read More
I am a big believer in what we consume plays a big role in our overall nutrition and wellbeing. To me, an element of self-care means consuming products with your health in mind. Being mindful and intentional about your nutrition means you are truly taking care of yourself. March is National Nutrition Month and I’ve partnered with Florida… Read More
Pretty much everyone I talk to has had enough with the pandemic. Parents are overwhelmed, discouraged, and burnt out and kids are disengaged, unmotivated, and feeling a loss of connection with the world. Depression and suicide rates are on the rise and children are feeling a greater sense of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness the more they are isolated and a prisoner in their… Read More
I personally need sunshine to thrive. A sunny day gives me energy, motivation, and puts me in an overall positive mood. When it’s a gloomy or rainy day, I tend to have much less productivity and lack of energy. And after prolonged periods of gloominess, especially in the winter months, my overall mood can suffer. It’s common to feel this… Read More
It’s National Play Therapy Week and as a nationally recognized Registered Play Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I want to bring awareness to play this week as it is vitally important for a child’s growth, cognitive and emotional development, and overall mental wellbeing! And now, with the big role the pandemic has played with children’s mental health, play… Read More
Childhood depression has always existed and has been a prominent diagnosis among children as young as toddlerhood all the way to adolescents. But since the pandemic began and children have been forced to be socially isolated with limited escape mechanisms and coping skills they may have depended on in the past, I have personally and professionally seen depressive symptoms worsen… Read More
This post is sponsored by FAGE; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s a new year, and a new you is in the making. They say it takes 21 days for something to become a habit. There are healthy daily habits you already know about like getting enough sleep and exercising that are extremely important to our wellbeing,… Read More
