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Karen Latimer

Dr. Latimer is a Family Physician and Wellness & Parenting Coach. She works with parents who want to feel more confident when helping their children and coaches young adults to help them better navigate college life and transitions. Contact her at drkarenlatimer@gmail.com to learn more. She is the author of two Audible Originals, Take Back the House -- Raising Happy Parents and Worry Less, Parent Better. She is also the co-founder of the app that makes your life easier and puts social in a healthier place -- List'm.

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Why Are So Many Houses for Sale in Ridgewood?

This is more of a question than it is a post, and I’d love a better answer if anyone has one. I’m a little freaked out. Comment on Facebook. On every block in Ridgewood, NJ, there are several houses for sale. It is starting to feel a little eerie. Does everyone know something I don’t […]

The 10 Health Facts High School Seniors Need to Know

Think of it as pre-college boot camp.

Are Your Kids Eating Too Many Gummy Vitamins?

I’m noticing a “health” trend around my town and amongst my friends. Docs are testing for just about everything that can be tested for in an effort to find intolerances, deficiencies and excesses. The theory is we can fight aging and feel better if we have the perfect balance of the nutrients our body craves, these being specific to us. I’m […]

Is Crystal Light Bad for Kids?

Hey, for that matter, is it o.k. for us?

Should You Tell Your Kids to Drink Responsibly?

Prom season used to make me think limos and dresses and fun. Now, it makes me think kids and booze and sex. It isn’t my age doing this to me, it is the age of my oldest daughters. They are 15 and 16. Year by year, I am losing my let-the-kids-be rock anthem-type attitude. It is alright for other people’s […]

Sweet Tea Lemonade

This is the easiest, best summer cocktail EVER! I am not exaggerating … great for parties, the beach or to cool off while barbecuing. If you prefer a less sweet version, simply add water. For a stronger drink, try the vodka on the rocks with...

Is Gatorade Good For You?

Electrolytes must be healthy right?

What Is the Right Age for Puberty to Begin in Girls?

You are starting to see the first signs of puberty. Is it normal?

Should You Tell Your Kids to Drink Responsibly?

Prom season is almost upon us. What can be done about the dangers of teenage drinking?

Should You Take Claritin or Zyrtec?

Deciding what to do about seasonal allergies can be confusing. There are several over the counter options now, and many of us are left wondering which to take or to give to our kids. What are the available options? Claritin (loratadine) Allegra (fexofenadine) Zyrtec (cetirizine) Benadryl (diphenhydramine) Benadryl is your classic antihistamine, and it works […]