Dr. Kim
Living in Southern California, Disneyland is a must see theme park for children, families, and adults! Whether you live in San Diego, Los Angeles, or anywhere in between like Orange or Riverside County, Disneyland is typically less than an hour or so away. However, I know families that live in Northern California and even some from out of state that… Read More
September is National Suicide Prevention 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. Staggering Suicide Statistics Someone in the US commits suicide every 11 minutes 132 Americans die each day because of suicide. And we lose… Read More
Do you have a child that lies to you? Maybe they lie because they broke something in the house or snuck a cookie without asking and didn’t want a consequence. Or maybe they lied because they wanted to get out of brushing their teeth or cleaning their room before having a playdate with a friend. Or maybe they lack impulse… Read More
Today I was back on the air LIVE with CBS 8 this morning in San Diego and talked about how parents can help balance technology with children of Generation Alpha. Who is Generation Alpha? Generation Alpha children are born between 2010-2025 (under 11) and are the first generation to grow up with technology at their fingertips from birth. They… Read More
As a mom that struggled with breastfeeding, primarily with a lack of milk supply, I really advocate for lactation self care. It’s being proactive in intentionally giving your body and your baby what you both need nutritionally as well as helping with the aide of milk production. Furthermore, taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional health in addition to your… Read More
It is officially back to school season and I am so grateful I was on CBS 8 in San Diego this week discussing how we can emotionally and mentally prepare our children to go back to school, especially after being home for so long. Going back to school can be a really stressful time for many children, especially if… Read More
My family and I recently traveled to the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort and had the most luxurious time. We have always loved the Wailea side of the island because that is the side of the island we were married on exactly 10 years ago! That’s right, this was a special trip to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary with… Read More
As a child behavior expert, I often get asked from parents how to help manage their child’s behavior. And although there are many factors that can contribute to a child’s behavior, I have outlined the most common reasons why children misbehave on this blog. These ABC’s of behavior are listed below as well as other motivators as well as how to… Read More
Summer is in the air and so is the heat! Staying hydrated is so vital because the hot summer sun can be very draining and can not only cause dehydration but also heat stroke. Maintaining regular recommended amounts of water intake is vital. As adults it is recommended to drink eight 8-oz of water a day. And according to Healthychildren.org,… Read More
My family and I recently traveled to the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Hawaii and had the most magical week in paradise! The Hyatt Maui has always held a special place in our hearts since this is where my husband and I spent our wedding week when we were married in Maui in 2011. We have been wanting… Read More
