Dr. Kim
What are your family traditions during the month of Halloween? One of our favorite places to go is to LEGOLAND’s Annual Brick-Or-Treat Halloween Party Nights! We just went for the second time and we had so much fun! As a mom with little ones, I find it difficult to find festive activities that aren’t too scary and gory. I want… Read More
A few months ago my family and I moved into a new house. It was our first time owning a home that wasn’t new construction and I thought by doing so, there would be certain aspects we wouldn’t have to worry about like landscaping the backyard, buying appliances, and getting window treatments. But in actuality we had to do all… Read More
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and unfortunately it’s relevant and prevalent in our culture among children, adolescents, and even adults. According to the American Justice Department, approximately 1 in 4 U.S. students say they have been bullied by the time they graduate high school. By definition, bullying is unwanted aggressive behavior; observed or perceived power imbalance; and repetition… Read More
My daughter and I were thrilled to be invited to a special sneak peek screening of Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s co-production of the Abominable movie this past weekend. Earlier in the week we had seen a trailer of the movie and couldn’t wait to meet some new characters including the big white lovable Yeti, Everest. So… Read More
As a parent, how do you self care and create overall wellness for yourself? And how much quality sleep do you get each night? Did you know that 40% of American adults don’t get the 7-9 hours of recommend sleep each night? I believe that a better night’s sleep comes from the mattress you sleep on. As a parent, sleep is… Read More
Now that school has started, your child may have some anxious energy. Some nerves are expected from young children at any age, but if your child becomes preoccupied with an intensive fear of not being with you or their primary caregiver and has physiological distress symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, excessive crying, defiance, or even panic attacks and or nightmares, they… Read More
Do you have a picky eater? Trust me, I do, too! I have learned a lot professionally with my clients and personally with my own children about this topic and I love sharing my tips with others – because they have worked! So here are some of my quick tips on how to get your children to try and… Read More
Ever since getting bad news during my yearly diagnostic mammogram in January, this year has been challenging to say the least. I have been emotionally drained, mentally frazzled, financially depleted, and physically in pain. I have lived in a world of ambiguity – a familiar yet unknown place where my worry and fear have gotten the best of me. When… Read More
Let me start by saying that I do not like much about breast cancer. In fact, I pretty much hate everything about breast cancer. And after recently undergoing my third surgery because of some cancerous calcifications that returned for a second time in seven years, I have learned a few things along the way on how to deal with this… Read More
It wasn’t too long ago that my family and I stayed at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground, (HOJO) for the first time. It’s just minutes away from Disneyland and home to a 7 acre property and 296 rooms with FREE Parking*, FREE Wi-Fi-, and more – but let’s be honest, as a mom and play therapist, they… Read More
