The Parentologist

Let’s Talk About: A Spooktacular Family LEGO-WEEN

What family fun are you planning this Halloween? As a mom with little ones, I find it difficult to find festive activities that aren’t too scary and gory. I want my children to know that Halloween can be fun, silly, and playful, too. We recently experienced LEGOLAND’s Annual Brick-Or-Treat Party Nights Halloween Celebration for the first time and it was so… Read More

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

How To Play When You are a Tired, Overworked, and Overwhelmed Parent

We have all been there. Your child asks you to play with them after a long, busy day and you just don’t have the energy. The last thing you want to do is play. What you really want to do is lay down and sleep. But somehow you muster up every bit of energy so you can play with them…. Read More

Let’s Talk About: Play Time With Bunchems

You all know I love a great excuse to play, and as a play therapist and a mom of two little ones chances are you will find us playing around the house multiple times a day. I love utilizing toys and activities that facilitate sensory play, building motor skills, and using the imagination! That’s why I love Bunchems from Spin Master!… Read More

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

Let’s Talk About: Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat

This post is sponsored by Lil Miss Appleseed but all photos and opinions are my own. You know you’ve been there. You’ve spent all afternoon picking out groceries at the store and then come home and cook a healthy and delicious meal for your family only to find your child won’t eat it. You feel like all of the effort you… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Our New Kids Embrace 4-in-1 Batman Trike

What does a fun Saturday look like to you? My children and I recently celebrated Batman Day with Kids Embrace in Los Angeles. There were Batman games, crafts, and we even got some snaps with the Batmobile Tumbler from the Dark Knight Trilogy! Growing up in San Diego, I have been to Comic Con a handful of times and have… Read More

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

Let’s Talk About: The Great Wolf Lodge

You should have seen my face when I found out we were going to spend the day at The Great Wolf Lodge. I had been wanting to go there for quite some time and it was truly a dream come true when my daughter and I were invited to spend the day exploring the resort. You see, we were invited… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Saved By The Max

I can’t express in words how fun it was to travel back in time from 1989-1993 and have brunch at the Saved By The Max pop up restaurant in Los Angeles! From the second you walk through the door you are transformed back to the early 90’s and literally feel like you are on the set of the show. I… Read More