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 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 5, 2021 | Caregiving, Guest Blog, Music, Parenting, Sandwich Generation, Self-Compassion
Shaping the Mom Identity Recently. I had the pleasure of interviewing Beth Largent, opera singer, educator, artist, and mom. In the interview, Beth talked about the ways she felt connected to other moms (and the things that made her motherhood unique), while also...
by Dr. Kim | Feb 19, 2021 | Adolescence, Child Development, Families, Parenting, Relationships
Family conflict has a key impact on teens’ later relationships Children learn from conflict in the family. By modeling healthy interactions, parents teach their teens important skills for how to deal with conflict in the future. But if the conflict (parent to...