The Parentologist

Easy Ways to Incorporate Play Into Your Busy Day

In our home, we love our play time! You can imagine that having a mom as a play therapist, play is a fundamental foundation to my children’s daily routine. In fact, we often take play breaks between other functions of the day. Not only does this help build attachment between parent and child but also lets children release energy throughout… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Top 10 Travel Essentials for Families with Young Children

As you know, we are a family on the move! We are a family that likes to stay busy and travel as much as we can, whether that means a trip to Disneyland, a weekend away, or a long vacation! We love watching our kids learn through experiences and we have learned a thing or two about how to travel… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Dr. Kim is On the Go to Buellton

This post is sponsored. All opinions are my own! After two back to back media travel press trips my husband turned to me and said, ” You should create a new series on your blog called ‘Dr. Kim: On the Go!’ and I have to admit there is a certain ring to it! Whether it’s traveling solo for work or… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Freshly Picked Fringe Program

Have you heard the news???? Freshly Picked just launched a BRAND NEW program today called THE FRINGE where you can get these benefits: 20% off!!! FREE shipping Early access and sneak peeks $10 of store credit every month that rolls over (Credit is good for 1 year!) HURRY and be one of the first people to SIGN UP HERE and START… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Speaking Multiple Languages with Your Family

How many languages do you speak? Even if you aren’t fluent, can you talk conversationally in more than one language? Growing up I was required to take a second language in middle school, high school, and college. I chose Spanish as my language of choice and ended up learning a lot! However, after I graduated I rarely spoke in the… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Family Travel in Monterey/Carmel

This post is sponsored. All opinions are my own. My family and I recently had the amazing opportunity to travel on a press trip to the Carmel by the Sea/Monterey area. We hadn’t been away on a vacation as a family of four yet and we were very excited to say the least. I grew up traveling the world… Read More

Let’s Talk About: You Know You Wanu Self Care

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NewYearNewWater #CollectiveBias #ad As a mom, I don’t have as much time in my day to do the same type of self-care I used to do before I had children. But here’s the thing. I am being mindful this year to be… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Princesses Take on Tea

“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever” – Walt Disney Disney really does make everything magical. As a long time Disney lover, having a Classic Afternoon Tea to share with friends at Steakhouse 55 in the Disneyland Hotel was on my Disney bucket list, and my dream finally came true! We had the private dining room all… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Dating Your Children

Today I had the privilege and opportunity to share my expert parenting advice on the importance of dating your children on News 8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego as a return guest (video link below). For a more in-depth view of the segment and greater detail of what I shared, I have outlined the information below! When I have had clients… Read More

Let’s Talk About: A Valentine’s Day Gift Guide – What Moms Really Want

As much as I love to peruse the red and pink aisles at Target this time of year, I could personally do without the candles, stuffed animals, flowers, candy, and balloons on Valentine’s Day. I do like hand written cards on holidays, anniversaries and birthdays, but honestly, cards are so expensive these days, that I would be just as happy… Read More