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 | 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 | 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 | Aug 27, 2020 | Adolescence, After School, Anxiety, Child Development, Education, Families, Fitness and Exercise, Mindfulness, Parenting, Social Emotional Learning, Stress Management
Teaching physical coping skills to children and teens We’ve talked about calming and traditional mindfulness techniques for kids, but sometimes children and teens need an outlet for nervous energy. Teaching them small and large movements to help refocus their...
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 | Jul 10, 2020 | Child Development, Discipline, Families, Self-Regulation
Helping kids self-regulate emotion and behavior Self-regulation is an important skill to learn in order to reach our goals, manage our emotions, and lead a more balanced life. As parents, we can help our children learn these skills and express their emotions in ways...
