by Dr. Kim | Mar 5, 2021 | Caregiving, Guest Blog, Music, Parenting, Sandwich Generation, Self-Compassion
Shaping the Mom Identity Recently. I had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Largent, opera singer, educator, artist, and mom. In the interview, Beth talked about the ways she felt connected to other moms (and the things that made her motherhood unique), while also...
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 | 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 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...
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.”...