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Setting the Stage for Success: A Guide to Kid Friendly New Year’s Goals

Setting the Stage for Success: A Guide to Kid Friendly New Year’s Goals

I was so excited to be invited back to FOX 5 San Diego again this morning to kick off the New Year! I was interviewed LIVE by Shally Zomorodi about How and Why It’s Important to Create and Cultivate Family Goals.         Since the segment was only five minutes long and there was a lot we didn’t… Read More

Children, Education, Family, Parenting, San Diego, Southern California, Television Media Appearances 0

Cultivating Calm: Strategies for Managing Expectations During the Holidays

Cultivating Calm: Strategies for Managing Expectations During the Holidays

This morning I was on LIVE on the air at FOX 5 San Diego talking with Shally Zomorodi about how to manage expectations and minimize stress during the holiday season. Below is a little recap of what we discussed and some additional tips of things we didn’t get to during the segment.   The biggest challenge I see this time of… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Children, Education, Family, Holidays, Parenting, Television Media Appearances, Wellness 0

Spreading Joy, Not Spirits: Creative Gift Ideas for Holiday Celebrations

Spreading Joy, Not Spirits: Creative Gift Ideas for Holiday Celebrations

This holiday season, let’s normalize giving hosts alternative gifts instead of alcohol for holiday celebrations. Sure, giving alcohol to a host at a holiday gathering may be traditional, but who even started that initiative and who says we have to abide by it in 2023? Well, I did my research, and although giving wine is centuries old and dates back… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Education, Event Planning, Family, Gift Guide, Gifts, Health, Holidays, Learning, Lifestyle, Parenting, Wellness 0

Want Your Kids to Behave? Try These 5 Simple Things

Want Your Kids to Behave? Try These 5 Simple Things

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means that your kids will be home with you for weeks while they are on school break. That being said, they will be spending a lot more time with you, and are going to be more susceptible to unwanted behaviors. From my professional expertise and personal experience, make sure these five parenting modifications… Read More

Behavior, Children, Education, Family, Holidays, Mental Health, Motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, Play 0

Into the Wild: A Guide to Our Family Glamping Getaway

Into the Wild: A Guide to Our Family Glamping Getaway

At the end of the summer, my family and I embarked on a road trip across 4 different states and multiple time zones! Our ultimate destination was Zion National Park, but we made a few stops along the way! With holiday travel starting to ramp up, I wanted to share a little more about our experience.        … Read More

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Learning Styles of Gen Alpha: How to Balance Technology with Our Youth

Learning Styles of Gen Alpha: How to Balance Technology with Our Youth

I was recently invited to be on the air with ABC 10 in San Diego, during a prime time back to school segment, about how parents can help balance technology with Generation Alpha children. We also talked about the learning styles of Gen Alpha and what parents can expect how to handle technology with this generation.   WHO IS GENERATION ALPHA?… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Back To School, Children, Education, Parenting, San Diego, Television Media Appearances 0

Holding Space for Youth: What Parenting Mistakes to Avoid and How to Connect Thoughtfully

Holding Space for Youth: What Parenting Mistakes to Avoid and How to Connect Thoughtfully

It’s back to school time and adults all across the country are in full parenting mode, already diving in deep with dilemmas and drama and navigating the academic, social, and mental health pressures of their children. Parents want the best for their children, and do the best they can, but sometimes fall into some pitfalls that are difficult to manage,… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Back To School, Education, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Teenagers 0

How Suicide Affects Our Youth: What Parents Need To Know

How Suicide Affects Our Youth: What Parents Need To Know

Have you ever asked yourself how suicide affects our youth?   September is National Suicide Prevention Month and today is World Suicide Prevention Day so I want to take a moment and share how suicide affects our youth in our current culture today.   First and foremost, if you or someone you know needs help, please call or text the Suicide… Read More

Anxiety, Awareness and Prevention, Children, Depression, Education, Mental Health, Parenting, Teenagers 0

A Parent’s Guide: Safeguarding Your Child’s Mental Wellbeing

A Parent’s Guide: Safeguarding Your Child’s Mental Wellbeing

It’s officially back to school season and parents, as well as their children, are adapting to new schedules, new routines, new teachers, and new friends. As parents, we want to set our children up for success in school whether it be helping them with their homework or giving them advice on their peer relationships. But what about their mental health?… Read More

Awareness and Prevention, Back To School, Children, Education, Family, Learning, Mental Health, Parenting, San Diego, Teenagers, Television Media Appearances, Wellness 0

From Hurt to Healing: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Childhood Trauma

From Hurt to Healing: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Childhood Trauma

Has your child ever experienced something stressful or even traumatic? Obviously there is a spectrum here and depending on a child’s personality, age, developmental level, and temperament, stress can be perceived and experienced differently. But I think we can all agree that there are some things in life that are universally stressful and or traumatizing. Things like parents going through… Read More

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About Dr. Kim

Hello! I am Dr. Kim and I am The Parentologist! I am first and foremost a wife and a mom. I am also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist. I hope through my professional and personal experience we can collaborate with each other on how to better ourselves and our relationships with our families and our children. Read More…

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