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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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10 Tips for a Stress-Free Gift Giving Season!

The holidays are upon me, and while deep down I know there is time, my heart is starting to race. Anxiety is setting in. Friends who are “done with their shopping” and Christmas cards already arriving are stressing me out. However! There is a however! I am determined to enjoy the holidays as much as I can, and […]

Should Kids Specialize in Sports? The AAP Says No

If your kids play sports, this is worth the read. I summarized it to save you time.

The Sad Truth About Holiday Weight Gain

I hosted 46 people for Thanksgiving, and about half of my family stayed overnight. Last night, I just about finished the sheets, got all the stuffing off the floor, put away the last of the orange candles and threw away the leftover dessert. Yet, when I opened my eyes this morning, I wasn’t relieved about being […]

“Thank You” is a Great Sub for Sorry

A little trick my friend taught me to teach your kids polite positivity.

Chances are Good You Have High Blood Pressure

Maybe you didn't last week, but you probably do now.

Sexual Misconduct and Me Too

Isn't it amazing we are just starting to say this is NOT O.K.?

How Much Sex Is Everyone Really Having?

Where do you and your spouse rank?

RHS Womens Soccer Go to Sectional Finals

For the first time in 16 years.

I’m Dizzy All Day

Someone stop the world. I want to get off!

Traveling With Kids: 5 Tips for Survival

We recently traveled across the Atlantic with our five kids. Pre-flight, I had some anxiety, but as there was no other expeditious way to visit Italy, we had only one option — 8 hours of flight time with 3 year old active boys (the three older girls pretty much fend for themselves at this point.) […]

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