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Let’s Talk About: How to Reduce Sugar and Increase Veggies

Let’s Talk About: How to Reduce Sugar and Increase Veggies

Raise your hand if you made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier! If you are like me, you are looking for some realistic ways to incorporate some healthier lifestyle changes into your everyday diet. But where do you even start? Let’s face it. Many of us probably eat a little too much sugar. When you really look at ingredient labels,… Read More

Children, Family, Fitness, Food, Goals, Health, Lifestyle, Self-Care, Wellness 0

Let’s Talk About: Top 5 Cold & Flu Prevention Tips

Let’s Talk About: Top 5 Cold & Flu Prevention Tips

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

Awareness and Prevention, Health, Holidays, Wellness 0

Let’s Talk About: A Quick and Easy Way To Self Care

Let’s Talk About: A Quick and Easy Way To Self Care

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

Gifts, Health, Home, Motherhood, Self-Care, Skincare, Wellness, Women 0

Let’s Talk About: Lactation Self Care

Let’s Talk About: Lactation Self Care

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

Anxiety, Attachment, Baby, Breastfeeding, Health, Motherhood, Parenting Products, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Retail, retail therapy, Self-Care, Toddlers, Wellness, Women 0

Let’s Talk About: The Therapeutic Benefits of Weighted Blankets

Let’s Talk About: The Therapeutic Benefits of Weighted Blankets

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

Anxiety, Depression, Gift Guide, Gifts, Parenting Products, Retail, retail therapy, Self-Care, Wellness 2

Let’s Talk About: Suicide Prevention Awareness

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

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Behavior, Depression, Health, Mental Health, Self-Care, Wellness 0

Let’s Talk About: Preventative Strategies to Minimize Back to School Germs

Let’s Talk About: Preventative Strategies to Minimize Back to School Germs

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

Baby, Back To School, Children, Gift Guide, Motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, Parenting Products, Preschool, Toddlers, Wellness 0

Let’s Talk About: My Responsibilities as a Mom & The Lessons I Want To Teach My Daughter

Let’s Talk About: My Responsibilities as a Mom & The Lessons I Want To Teach My Daughter

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

Back To School, Children, Lifestyle, Motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, Parenting Products, Play, Preschool, Retail, retail therapy, Self-Care, Skincare, Wellness 0

Let’s Talk About: The Future of Sleep

Let’s Talk About: The Future of Sleep

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

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Let’s Talk About: A Mother’s Day Momcation on Local TV

Let’s Talk About: A Mother’s Day Momcation on Local TV

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

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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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🇺🇸 What a monumental day in history we had t 🇺🇸 What a monumental day in history we had today! 🇺🇸

As soon as we woke up I started educating my children, specifically my daughter, on what the inauguration meant and why today was such a special day in history. We both were glued to the television as we watched @kamalaharris be sworn in as the first Black South Asian woman Vice President and @joebiden be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. We also were powerfully moved hearing @amandascgorman - the youngest inaugural poet in history recite “The Hill We Climb.” 

My daughter was so excited to participate and recite the Pledge of Allegiance with the rest of the county and she was so proud to see and be a part of history in the making. I haven’t been to Washington D.C. in about 8 years but I promised I would take her one day when the pandemic is over. 

In the meantime, I have a fun fact for you! Did you know that President Joe Biden and I both graduated from the same university? Yep! We both went to @syracuseu 🍊 And in fact, @joebiden is the first @syracuseu alumnus to become President of the United States! 

📸: @chrissywphoto #inauguration #inagurationday #inaguration2021 #joebiden #kamalaharris #presidentbiden #syracuseuniversity #syracuse #syracuseu #historyismade #madamvicepresident #mommyandme #46thpresident #sandiego #sandiegoblogger #momblogger #parentingblogger #motherhood
This time of year is notorious for dry air, allerg This time of year is notorious for dry air, allergies, and sinus trouble. #ad 

And since I work from home, it can get quite noisy and distracting with my husband and two children here, so sometimes I get my best work done in the comfort of my own bed. And the best part is that I can have my new @crane_usa “4 in 1” cool mist humidifier on at all times with essential oils to help with overall wellness and since it comes with a sound machine I can block out the other noises in the house! 

And at night, it helps my sinuses as I sleep, especially when the dry air of the heater is on, and it has a nightlight so my kids can see where they are going in the middle of the night when they inevitably need water or a hug! 

This is our 6th #cranehumidifier style and it’s my favorite one yet! Check out my stories for a closer look! 👀 #happyhealthyhumidity 

#humidifier #coldandflu #humidifiers #peaceandquiet #workingfromhome #workingmom #working #coldandfluseason #coldandflurelief #winter #winterstyle #wintertime #wintervibes #winter2021 #wahm #wahmlife #wahmlifestyle #workfromhomemom #workfromhomelife #workfromhome #workathomemom #workathome #workathomelife #newmom #babyshowergift #sinusrelief
{New Blog Post} “How to Teach Children Gratitude {New Blog Post} “How to Teach Children Gratitude” 🌱✨🌸

Throwing it back to one of the first mommy and me photos I ever posted on my feed because I’ve been teaching my daughter about gratitude since she was this little, possibly even younger (she is two here for reference)! 

Gratitude is such an important virtue and must have trait to build a child’s character. It also shows therapeutic benefits when you show gratitude to others, so why wouldn’t you want to make it a priority to teach and instill in your children? 

In this blog, I have suggestions for how to teach children gratitude broken down by ages and stages from infancy to teenage years, while also including some conversation prompts, and links to my favorite gratitude journals for busy families that we use here at home! 

Find the direct link to read in my bio and stories! I also published similar articles on @todayparents and @redtricycle if you follow me there! #drkimblog
DOUBLE TAP if you agree!! 🙋🏼‍♀️ I am DOUBLE TAP if you agree!! 🙋🏼‍♀️

I am that mom who wants to do it all and when I get overwhelmed or start suffering from a major case of burnout, I feel guilty if I take a break instead of giving my body and mind permission to slow down or even stop. 

As moms we often feel guilty if we take a break or believe we are perceived as weak if we ask for help. I have learned that the more I ask for help and the more time I take for myself, the better I am for my children. 

Guilt is an emotional response to something you perceived you did wrong, but when you experience unnecessary guilt, it’s counterproductive to healing and helping you with what you need most. So give it a try and let me know how you are going to take a break and not feel guilty about it this week below in the comments! ⤵️ #drkimparentingtips #theparentologist #drkimparentingadvice
DOUBLE TAP if you used to love Hello Kitty when yo DOUBLE TAP if you used to love Hello Kitty when you were little - and still do! 🙋🏼‍♀️🐱#ad

I am so excited to have all of these new items from the @erincondren Hello Kitty collection that launched today to keep work fun, playful, and reminiscent of childhood - something all adults need a little more of, am I right? 

The collection is all about organization, kindness, and friendship. My favorite piece of the collection is the “Daily Kindness and Joy Journal” that boldly says BE KIND, BE NICE, REPEAT on the front cover but I am also pretty obsessed with the Hello Kitty x Erin Condren Pencil Case and Vegan Leather Padfolio! 

Swipe to see my business attire on top and activewear on the bottom work style! 😉 And head to my stories to see it all up close and for your convenience I have everything linked for you http://liketk.it/35XZC and make sure to follow me at THEPARENTOLOGIST @liketoknow.it  for more of my favorites!!! #liketkit #erincondren
{New Blog Post} “Sensory Play, Pretend Play, and {New Blog Post} “Sensory Play, Pretend Play, and Role Play Ideas for Children with Autism” 🧩 🧸 🚂 ⚽️ 
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For the last 3 years I have spent my career therapeutically helping families and children of all ages on the Autism Spectrum. Play has been a fundamental way for many of my clients to communicate if they are non-verbal. And some of my clients have had to be taught how to play with a toy or another person. The play ideas listed on the blog can be used with children with or without special needs. Play is a universal way a child can explore their world in a way that makes sense to them and cultivate imagination, creativity, and fun! As a Registered Play Therapist, I love the work I do and couldn’t be prouder of the progress my clients have made with play over the years! #drkimblog
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{New Blog Post} ✨🌱🧴“Ways to Take Control {New Blog Post} ✨🌱🧴“Ways to Take Control of Your Eczema” #ad 
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These winter months have been so dry and my eczema has been flaring up. Can anyone relate? For decades I have used a variety of treatment options from over-the-counter ointments and lotions to doctor prescribed steroid medication. In today’s blog, I am partnering with @mediqcme to share more of my story and struggles with atopic dermatitis as well as some new treatment options! If you or a loved one suffer from eczema or atopic dermatitis it’s a must read! 
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Plus there is a survey at the end of the blog you can fill out and opt in to be entered to win 1 of 10 VISA gift cards! 🙌🏻 Link in bio and in stories! #itchyskinhelp #drkimblog
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{New Blog Post} 🌿 “How to Utilize Play to Get {New Blog Post} 🌿 “How to Utilize Play to Get Your Kids to Do What You Want” 
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As a Registered Play Therapist, play is the foundation to the way I help children conceptualize and conquer the world. Play is second nature to children and the way they respond to many of life’s obstacles. Sometimes as parents, it is easy to get into a power match with your children, especially when you want your children to comply with a request and they won’t budge. When this happens, we need to change the way our adult mind thinks and switch it to the way a child thinks. Instead of giving them a punitive consequence, try these play recommendations that can be used with children as young as toddlerhood all the way to adolescents! #drkimblog 
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#playtherapy #playtherapist #therapistsofinstagram #playoutsidethebox #learningthruplay #playbasedlearning #learningthroughplay #learningisfun #parenting #parentingtips #parenting101 #parentingteens #parentingtweens #parentingtoddlers #parentingadvice #parentingexpert #parentingblogger #parentingblog #newblogpost #ontheblog #momswhoblog #parenthood #toddlerproblems #toddlermom #behaviortherapist #behaviortherapy #positiveparentingsolutions #positiveparentingtips #positiveparenting
{New Blog Post} “Tips on How To Set Goals Effect {New Blog Post} “Tips on How To Set Goals Effectively in 2021” ✨ 
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It’s is usually around this time that I start thinking of the goals I want to accomplish for the year. And whether you believe in making resolutions, affirmations, or goals, it is time to be proactive!! On the blog, I outlined an organizational system I use year after year to help me accomplish my goals. And I hope they work for you!! 
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#2021 #2021goals #goals #goalsetting #goalgetter #goalsettingtips #goalsetter #goalsetting2021 #goalcrusher #momhustle #snowday #snowman #newgoals #newgoals2021 #mommyandme #letthembelittle #letthembekids #letthemplay #playoutside #playoutdoors #playoutsidethebox #familyday #familyfun #familysnowday
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