by Dr. Kim | Jun 4, 2021 | Adolescence, Child Development, Creativity, Families, Play
International Mud Day Such a fun day, set forth by the World Forum Foundation. Since the Pandemic, I’ve been known mostly for my coaching on stress management and caregiver fatigue, but I’m also a play researcher. My dissertation focused on...
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 | May 4, 2020 | Adolescence, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Creativity, Families, Parenting, Play
What to do when your teen says the B-Word (Bored) This is a follow up to my post last week on boredom busters for kids. These activities are great for preteens and teens and can be fun for the whole family. Developmentally, teens are thinking more formally and...
by Dr. Kim | Apr 30, 2020 | Covid-19, Creativity, Families, Parenting, Play
Running out of ideas for playtime? Things might be opening up in some places, but many states are still under stay at home guidelines. Schools are closed, and we are approaching summer, but what kind of summer awaits us? Here are some ideas of what to do when your...
