by Dr. Kim | Jan 11, 2025 | emergencies, natural disasters, Uncategorized, wildfires
How to talk to children about wildfires It’s not easy to talk with children about wildfires and other disasters or emergencies. Words fail us, and we are going through our own emotions about it. But it is important that we have these conversations in a safe...
by Dr. Kim | Mar 20, 2024 | Burnout, Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Overwhelm
Are you a Should Shamer? Should. Must. Have to. How many times do these words creep into your vocabulary each day? I should be more productive I must lose some weight I should be more [fill in the blank] I have to start meditating more “Should is a...
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 | 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 | 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,...
