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Kim Van Dusen

Based in Southern California, Dr. Kim Van Dusen, PsyD, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered play therapist. In 2015, Dr. Kim founded The Parentologist, a family and lifestyle blog with a therapeutic twist. Her work has been featured by Yahoo!, Very Well Family, L.A. Parent magazine, and more.

Kim Van Dusen

Books by Kim Van Dusen

Parenting through Play: Creative Strategies for Building Better Behavior, Deeper Connection, and Positive Communication
Kim Van Dusen
Paperback, 2026
This practical guide shows parents how to build positive, nurturing parent-child relationships through the power of play
Parenting through Play: Creative Strategies for Building Better Behavior, Deeper Connection, and Positive Communication
Kim Van Dusen
E Book
This practical guide shows parents how to build positive, nurturing parent–child relationships through the power of play.

Kim Van Dusen

Books by Kim Van Dusen

Parenting through Play: Creative Strategies for Building Better Behavior, Deeper Connection, and Positive Communication

Parenting through Play: Creative Strategies for Building Better Behavior, Deeper Connection, and Positive Communication