by Dr. Kim | Aug 14, 2020 | Adolescence, Anxiety, Child Development, coping, Covid-19, Families, Mindfulness, Parenting, Preschool, Self-Care, Wellness
When children get stressed, calming skills can help. Children are resilient. It’s true. But stress does affect them, especially with all the change and uncertainty right now. It’s always good to check in with your children about their feelings. They can...
by Dr. Kim | Jun 11, 2020 | Adolescence, Authenticity, Child Development, Families, Growth Mindset, Parenting, Self-Confidence
Family expectations often shape us into specific roles, affecting our self-confidence Being part of a family is like being part of a system. Each member of the family impacts other members, and the family system as a whole tries to maintain a sense of consistency, or...
by Dr. Kim | Jun 2, 2020 | Adolescence, Anxiety, Families, Parenting, Preschool, Racism, Social Justice, Violence
Tips for how to talk to children about racism, violence, and social justice The impact of racism and stereotyping begins quite early. Research shows that as early as preschool, children may begin excluding other children from play and activities because of racial...
by Dr. Kim | May 28, 2020 | Adolescence, Anxiety, Caregiving, Child Development, Coaching, coping, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Families, Pandemic, Parenting, Preschool, Reslience, Self-Care, Stress Management
How to help your child cope with Covid-19 stress I recently attended a webinar on helping your child cope during Covid-19, which talked about ways that parents and caregivers can support children during this unique and difficult time. I covered many of the suggestions...
by Dr. Kim | May 4, 2020 | Adolescence, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Creativity, Families, Parenting, Play
What to do when your teen says the B-Word (Bored) This is a follow up to my post last week on boredom busters for kids. These activities are great for preteens and teens and can be fun for the whole family. Developmentally, teens are thinking more formally and...
by Dr. Kim | Apr 28, 2020 | Adolescence, Caregiving, Coaching, Covid-19, Families, Pandemic, Parenting, Social Emotional Learning
Why are social and emotional skills important? I’ve seen a lot of resources for life skills parents can teach their children during the coronavirus distancing period. It’s been great to see children and teens learning financial literacy, cooking tips, and...
