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Karen Latimer

Karen is a Family Doctor, mom of five and founder of Tips From Town.

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40% off Lands End Backpacks and Lunch Coolers

It is not too late to avoid the mall. Order your new backpacks today ... summer is almost over.

Do School Lunches Make You Sick?

Are there hidden dangers lurking within those innocent looking brown bags?

Is Your Child Suffering From Anxiety?

Many children and teens suffer from anxiety. Back to school time is an anxiety provoking time for everyone. Take a look at the statistics surrounding this often disabling disease.

Do You Have a Favorite Child?

Do you? And if you do, can you admit it? And if you admit it, are you the worst parent ever??

My Favorite New-fangled Parenting Developments

In the olden days of the 1990's, you had to heat your own bottles, sling your baby to you with a dish towel and entertain your own kids. Now, everything is pretty much product ready ... which has made being a parent not at all easier. Still, these developments were my essentials when my kids were babies. I should send a letter to Kate.

NATIONAL: Facebook Confession in Miami by Alleged Wife Murderer

Derek Medina, 31, posted a picture of his bloody, slain wife on Facebook and then went to the South Miami police station and confessed to her murder. Jennifer Alfonso’s body, 26, was found in her home. The AP reported Medina has been charged with first degree murder. ABC News has more.

WORLD: Swiss Apologize to Oprah

Last month, Oprah Winfrey was attending Tina Turner’s wedding in Switzerland. There she decided to spend some of her millions. A swiss store attendant refused to show her a bag because it was “too expensive for her.” Oprah and the Swiss tourism board both agree this was a racist event and today, the tourism office […]

POP: Beyonce Gets a Major Haircut

US Weekly has pictures of Beyonce with her new, short boy cut. Goodbye extensions. Also, Prince George and how things are going so far for the young royals.

NATIONAL: Wildfires Rage Through California

Yesterday afternoon, a wildfire tore through several mountain communities in Southern California burning multiple structures and causing mandatory evacuations. See video by NBC News. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

WORLD: $1.3 Million Reward for Info Related to the Cannes Theft

Lloyd’s of London, who insured the $136 million worth of jewelry stolen at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes on July 28th, is offering 1 million euro ($1.3 million) for information leading to the recovery of goods. This theft was the third and largest in Cannes in the past few months. Read more.

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