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...
by Dr. Kim | Apr 10, 2020 | Families, Guest Blog, Interview, Parenting, Self-Compassion
A Balancing Act Recently. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Naaborle Sackeyfio, Assistant Professor of Global and Intercultural Studies at Miami University, Oxford. Dr. Sackeyfio talked about the ways she felt connected to other moms (and the things that made her...
by Dr. Kim | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Caregiving, Deafness, Families, Hearing Loss, Parenting, Reslience
Hi, I’m Jessica My daughter, Annie, is the first deaf person I have ever met. Prior to her birth, I did not know a single thing about deafness or hearing loss other than the obvious, and my beliefs about deaf individuals were largely outdated. All of this...
by Dr. Kim | Mar 27, 2020 | Families, Guest Blog, Parenting, Self-Compassion
Hi, I’m Sara Even though I am a shy introvert, I like large gatherings when it comes to meetings or classes; I can always find a seat at the back and still participate by being present without saying a word. When I was in my Communications Law and Ethics class...
by Dr. Kim | Mar 26, 2020 | Coaching, Coronavirus, Families, Reslience, Stress Management
Who is in your village? We often refer to the adage, “It takes a village to raise a child,” but we can apply that saying in many situations. Really, it’s important to cultivate a village–a group of resources– to help you navigate your way...
by Dr. Kim | Mar 20, 2020 | Families, Guest Blog, Mindfulness, Parenting, Self-Care, Stress Management
Hi, I’m Sara. My life used to be quiet–or at least quieter. In my 20s and early 30s, I lived in the land of sheep and castles (England) as a missionary. My days were filled with counseling teenagers over cups of tea, hiking in the beautiful green hills, weekend...