by Dr. Kim | Mar 13, 2020 | Authenticity, Families, Guest Blog, Parenting
Hi, I’m Sarah. I once had a long time friend’s wife tell me, “I should hang out with you more, you’re not a judge-y mom.” My first reaction was to be offended because my perception of her statement was that I didn’t care–that I didn’t care what my...
by Dr. Kim | Mar 6, 2020 | Adolescence, Blog, Families, Guest Blog, Parenting, Self-Compassion
Hi, I’m Karen I’m excited to have the opportunity to post here today. I’ve known Dr. Kim for over 10 years now, since we both worked together in Houston. It’s ironic because back in Texas, my husband and I were the “young parents.”...
by Dr. Kim | Feb 7, 2020 | Adolescence, Families, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships, Research, Self-Care, Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion radiates outward When we actively practice being kind and compassionate toward ourselves, people begin to take notice. Our interactions with other people are impacted as our tone begins to shift and our facial expressions begin to change. In fact, Neff...
by Dr. Kim | Dec 19, 2019 | Anxiety, Families, Holidays, Self-Care, Travel
Plan before you go. Holiday travel can be stressful, but there are a few tricks to help keep you (and your family) calm under pressure. Don’t try to pack from memory. Make a list, or use one of the handy ones on the internet like this one. Use Author Chris...
by Dr. Kim | Dec 10, 2019 | Adolescence, After School, Creativity, Early Childhood Education, Families, Friendship, Holidays, Music
The cognitive and social-emotional impact of music We could all probably pinpoint a certain song that brings back a flood of memories and emotions. And from documentaries such as Alive Inside, and the work of neuroscientists like Kiminobu Sugaya and Ayako Yonetani, we...
by Dr. Kim | Dec 3, 2019 | Anxiety, Families, Friendship, Holidays, Mindfulness, Reslience, Self-Care, Stress Management
The Holiday Nutcracker The German tradition says that the Nutcracker gives good luck and protection to your household. It’s a symbol of power and strength, and if you’ve seen the ballet, it can ward off enchanted rats and dance a pas de deux. I digress....
