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...
by Dr. Kim | May 28, 2020 | Adolescence, Anxiety, Caregiving, Child Development, Coaching, coping, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Families, Pandemic, Parenting, Preschool, Reslience, Self-Care, Stress Management
How to help your child cope with Covid-19 stress I recently attended a webinar on helping your child cope during Covid-19, which talked about ways that parents and caregivers can support children during this unique and difficult time. I covered many of the suggestions...
by Dr. Kim | May 21, 2020 | Child Development, Discipline, Families, Parenting, Social Emotional Learning
How to calm temper tantrums using a Time In Everything seemed fine. You’re going about your morning as usual. Breakfast went smoothly. Everyone is dressed and ready, and then BOOM! Out of nowhere, your little one storms into a temper tantrum. Tears, screaming,...
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...
