by Dr. Kim | Mar 19, 2021 | Authenticity, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Families, Parenting
Parenting during lockdown I had the pleasure of interviewing Kitty Lee-Watson, a 35 year old mum of 4 living in England. Kitty co-parents 3 of our children with her ex-husband and raises her fourth alone. She works as a clinical support worker in mental health, and...
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...
by Dr. Kim | Nov 18, 2020 | Coronavirus, Covid-19, Families, Gratitude, Holidays, Thanksgiving
Ideas for Celebrating Thanksgiving During A Pandemic It’s no secret that 2020 has been tough, and the holidays can sometimes remind us how challenging life can be. In fact, if you are struggling with gratitude, you aren’t alone. Here are some ideas for how...
by Dr. Kim | Sep 3, 2020 | Anxiety, coping, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Creativity, Stress Management
When you worry, do you get caught up in overthinking? It’s a common thing that happens. We are stressed, so we get caught in a thinking spiral of what ifs and worry. I call this being trapped in a rabbit hole, where you’re just swirling downward and...
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...
