Dr. Kim
Going back to school can be a really stressful time for many children, especially if they are starting a new school or transitioning into elementary, middle, or high school. Having a new teacher, making new friends, navigating new and possibly more challenging homework, and just giving up a fun and more unstructured summer break can be hard. Since I… Read More
“We Scare Because We Care” – Pixar’s Monster’s, Inc Are your children scared of trying and eating fruits and vegetables? Do they think produce that is a little more exotic like artichokes, horned melon, dragon fruit, star fruit, kiwi, and plantains are like little monsters? Well good news! If you love Pixar’s Monster’s Inc. as much as we do, you’ll be excited to know… Read More
Are you looking for a magical way to have fun with your family this summer? We are celebrating Christmas in July with the Disney Parks Blog and we would love for you to join us! The kids and I had so much fun wearing our Shop Disney pajamas and Holiday ears all day and really getting into the… Read More
DO YOU KNOW THAT DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF NON ACCIDENTAL CHILDHOOD DEATH FOR CHILDREN 1-4 AND A CHILD CAN SINK TO THE BOTTOM OF A POOL IN 2 1/2 SECONDS? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 77% of deaths involve children younger than 5, and on average, there are approximately 356 drowning deaths a… Read More
Have you heard the news? Tomorrow is National Mac & Cheese Day and you can celebrate all week from July 14-July 17 at your local Noodles and Company! And if you are a Noodles Rewards member like me, you can also get a free small Mac & Cheese with any purchase of a regular entree as a Noodles Rewards… Read More
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
As you know, I have been a BIG fan of Toddleroo by North States products for years. I have exclusively used their baby gates and play yards since my son was less than a year old. (I linked previous blogs below) As a mom, there is nothing more important than my children’s safety. And Toddleroo is a brand I love… Read More
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
As a nationally recognized play therapist, I know play is a proven learning tool and used a critical way to teach children. And as an educator, I love providing parents resources that can be used in a way children respond to most in a language they understand. Puppets, for example, are an excellent way to teach children about racism, and… Read More
It’s been a heavy week filled with so much tragedy and injustice. As parents it’s our responsibility to educate our children on how to be the best person they can be, teach them how to be kind, help them navigate problems to help them find solutions, and how make good decisions and stand up for what is right. As parents… Read More
