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 | Jul 10, 2020 | Child Development, Discipline, Families, Self-Regulation
Helping kids self-regulate emotion and behavior Self-regulation is an important skill to learn in order to reach our goals, manage our emotions, and lead a more balanced life. As parents, we can help our children learn these skills and express their emotions in ways...
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...
