by Dr. Kim | Mar 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Talking to children about violence Recently, I’m being asked more and more to consult with schools and child care providers about helping families have conversations about violence. At times like these, parents and caregivers are often at a loss. How much should...
by Dr. Kim | Sep 2, 2021 | Anxiety, Emotions, Mindfulness
The Guest House–A Mindfulness Exercise There’s a mindfulness exercise I like to do with my clients. I didn’t come up with it. It’s been around for awhile. In fact, it’s based on a Persian poem from the 13th century (Rumi). The idea for...
by Dr. Kim | Mar 31, 2021 | Families, Parenting, Self-Care, Self-Compassion
The initiation into motherhood Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Maria Luisa Salcines, a freelance author and certified parent coach. In the interview, Maria Luisa talks about how motherhood changed her perspective and about how self-compassion, self-care,...
by Dr. Kim | Sep 3, 2020 | Anxiety, coping, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Creativity, Stress Management
When you worry, do you get caught up in overthinking? It’s a common thing that happens. We are stressed, so we get caught in a thinking spiral of what ifs and worry. I call this being trapped in a rabbit hole, where you’re just swirling downward and...
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...
