Dr. Kim
As a busy mom how many times have you caught yourself saying that you can’t afford to get sick? If you are like me, it’s been countless times! And I find myself saying it more during the holiday season when our calendar is jammed packed with holiday parties, school performances, work events, dance recitals, and family travel! No mom ever… Read More
As a therapist, I advocate self care for all of my clients on a regular basis. But as mom, I rarely take my own advice. Each day is packed to the brim with my abundant workload combined with never-ending household responsibilities and raising two young children. The rare times I don’t have something pressing to do, I sleep, which can… Read More
This post is sponsored by Majka but all photos and opinions are my own. MAJKA (N.) – MOTHER “Majka” (pronounced modge-kuh) was derived from the Bosnian translation of mother. No matter what part of the world you are from or what language you speak, the bond between mother and child is universal.” – Majka As a mom that… Read More
As a therapist, I first heard of weighted blankets from my clients diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. As I began doing more research on them, I realized that weighted blankets are beneficial and therapeutic for everyone and not just those with sensory challenges. I learned that weighted blankets activate pressure points within the body, which help reduce anxiety, increase mood,… Read More
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness 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. Did you know that someone in the US commits suicide every 12 minutes? Everyday 123 Americans die each day because of suicide. And… Read More
Going back to school can be an exciting time for parents and children for so many reasons. Meeting new teachers, making new friends, and going back to school shopping are all fun. But one part I don’t like is sending my child off one year older because it reminds me just how fast time escapes us. Another part I don’t… Read More
GIVEAWAY + DISCOUNT CODE AT BOTTOM OF BLOG! As a mom, I believe it is one of my responsibilities to teach my daughter that she is always enough. I have written multiple thesis papers and have completed numerous research studies on positive body image and have had plenty of clients that have suffered from negative self worth. I know… Read More
If you are a parent, chances are you have trouble sleeping. The trouble might be that you don’t get the opportunity to sleep or maybe you are filled with so much responsibility and worry that you become a serial insomniac. Either way, your body isn’t getting the sleep it needs to function in a healthy way. Without an adequate night’s… Read More
I was so excited to be back on News 8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego today talking about the importance of self care for moms just in time for Mother’s Day! {Scroll down to watch the TV segment in full} Moms are wired to be selfless. We spend every waking hour sacrificing and putting everyone else before us…. Read More
1 in 5 children go to the ER each year. Do you know what ER near you is prepared for your child? As a mom, my children’s health and safety are my biggest concern. Making sure I am prepared to know where to take them in an emergency situation is imperative! It’s terrifying to think they would ever be in… Read More
