Dr. Kim
Summer is a fine balance of sleeping in, resting, and spending time slowing down at home and also using the days off from school to travel, go to fun places, stay up late, and have tons of fun! However, it is easy for children to get overwhelmed and dysregulated with summer outings, and possibly more so if you have a… Read More
Whenever we travel, and my family and I have an early flight out of LAX, we make it a habit to stay the night before near the airport, because in Southern California you never know about traffic. So we recently stayed the night at the Westin LAX because we can stay the night and keep our car there during the entire… Read More
This past April, I traveled across the country and spent a few glorious days in Washington D.C. with Responsibility.Org, an organization with a mission to prevent underage drinking and drunk driving as well as having a lifetime of conversations about alcohol responsibility between parents and their children. I have been a proud partner with them for years because I am so… Read More
Nine years ago I graduated with my Doctorate of Psychology. It’s an honor and an accomplishment I don’t take lightly. And I was especially proud because I was chosen as the graduate speaker for that year after “auditioning” in front of a multi-person panel. I was beyond thrilled to give my speech in front of thousands of students, family, friends,… Read More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I was so honored to be invited back to the FOX 5 San Diego studio yesterday morning to talk LIVE on the air with Shally Zomorodi about nature therapy, otherwise known as eco-therapy, and the benefits of being outdoors. In case you missed the segment, I wanted to follow up with a blog… Read More
This past spring, my family and I took a boat tour of the Na Pali coast with Capt Andy’s Sailing Adventures and it was a very memorable experience to say the least! I would highly recommend this company and taking this excursion as a must have experience on the island! The captain and crew were extremely… Read More
Some children are naturally drawn to creating and cultivating friendships and navigating social situations with ease. Other children are terrified of the idea of stepping out in public, social crowds, and having conversations with peers and or adults in any setting. Certain children don’t get anxious speaking in front of a crowd or having to give a presentation in front… Read More
That’s a wrap on the 3rd annual Magical Media Retreat! If you aren’t familiar with what the Magical Media Retreat is, it is a weekend retreat for bloggers content creators, small shop owners, and other digital professionals! I co-host this yearly event with my friends, and fellow digital creators/bloggers, Justine from Little Dove Blog and Jenny from Princess Turned Mom…. Read More
The Sheraton Park Anaheim was our hotel fabulous partner this year for the Magical Media Retreat and we couldn’t have had a more magical stay. We are so thankful they partnered with us and I can’t wait to share everything about the property with you! The Room The remodeled room was spacious, clean, and modern. I was… Read More
April is National Stress Awareness Month so I went on the air this morning with FOX 5 San Diego to talk about how parents can identify their child’s stress response and help support their child if they are stressed. According to the National Library of Medicine, approximately 35% of American children experience stress-related health problems. Experiencing stress in… Read More
