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 | 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 2, 2020 | Coronavirus, Covid-19, Families, Fitness and Exercise, Pandemic, Parenting, Play
You can still have fun all summer long–even during a pandemic Hey, parents! Welcome to July! It’s time to take off your teacher hats and put on your summer counselor caps. Stressful to think about? Don’t worry. There are plenty of ways to bring...
by Dr. Kim | Jun 11, 2020 | Adolescence, Authenticity, Child Development, Families, Growth Mindset, Parenting, Self-Confidence
Family expectations often shape us into specific roles, affecting our self-confidence Being part of a family is like being part of a system. Each member of the family impacts other members, and the family system as a whole tries to maintain a sense of consistency, or...
by Dr. Kim | Jun 2, 2020 | Adolescence, Anxiety, Families, Parenting, Preschool, Racism, Social Justice, Violence
Tips for how to talk to children about racism, violence, and social justice The impact of racism and stereotyping begins quite early. Research shows that as early as preschool, children may begin excluding other children from play and activities because of racial...