by Dr. Kim | Apr 28, 2020 | Adolescence, Caregiving, Coaching, Covid-19, Families, Pandemic, Parenting, Social Emotional Learning
Why are social and emotional skills important? I’ve seen a lot of resources for life skills parents can teach their children during the coronavirus distancing period. It’s been great to see children and teens learning financial literacy, cooking tips, and...
by Dr. Kim | Apr 11, 2020 | Anxiety, Covid-19, Loving Kindness, Pandemic, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Stress Management
Who we are affects how we react to crisis We generally save temperament talks to articles about children and parenting, but temperament plays a role with how we, as adults, respond to crisis and emergencies. Right now, you may be struggling in some areas but thriving...
by Dr. Kim | Apr 10, 2020 | Families, Guest Blog, Interview, Parenting, Self-Compassion
A Balancing Act Recently. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Naaborle Sackeyfio, Assistant Professor of Global and Intercultural Studies at Miami University, Oxford. Dr. Sackeyfio talked about the ways she felt connected to other moms (and the things that made her...
by Dr. Kim | Apr 7, 2020 | Anxiety, Authenticity, Self-discovery, Trust
How we learn to trust One of the first things we learn as a newborn is whether we can trust that our needs are going to be met. Erikson called this stage, trust vs mistrust, and he posited that the resolution of this struggle is the foundation from which our identity...
by Dr. Kim | Mar 30, 2020 | Coaching, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Psychology, Self-Compassion, Stress Management
What is self-paced coaching? Things are a little crazy right now. There’s a lot of uncertainty, changes in the workplace, and worry about the health of loved ones. If you can’t find the time or just aren’t ready for one-on-one sessions, self-paced...