by Dr. Kim | Mar 5, 2021 | Caregiving, Guest Blog, Music, Parenting, Sandwich Generation, Self-Compassion
Shaping the Mom Identity Recently. I had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Largent, opera singer, educator, artist, and mom. In the interview, Beth talked about the ways she felt connected to other moms (and the things that made her motherhood unique), while also...
by Dr. Kim | Feb 19, 2021 | Adolescence, Child Development, Families, Parenting, Relationships
Family conflict has a key impact on teens’ later relationships Children learn from conflict in the family. By modeling healthy interactions, parents teach their teens important skills for how to deal with conflict in the future. But if the conflict (parent to...
by Dr. Kim | Feb 9, 2021 | Growth Mindset, Identity, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Uncategorized, Wellness, Writing, Writing Group
Writing for Growth–Online Writing Group for Personal Growth This online writing group is meant for those seeking self-discovery and personal growth within a creative, safe, supportive environment. See below for some Frequently Asked Questions about the group....
by Dr. Kim | Jan 15, 2021 | Adolescence, coping, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Families, Pandemic, Parenting, Reslience, Stress Management
Parenting, Stress, and Coping during Covid-19 Parenting is hard. The stress is real, and many families struggle to cope. In fact, levels of high stress were rampant in families well before the pandemic. In 2014 and 2015, the APA reported that teens were reporting high...
by Dr. Kim | Dec 10, 2020 | Anxiety, coping, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Holidays, Mindfulness, Pandemic
The Power of Being Still in Times of Stress A friend of mine recently wrote a post about how she missed being able to wander aimlessly in a museum this year. We’ve lost a lot in 2020, including the ability to be carefree and aimless. I find myself rushing even...
