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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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SUPPORT SOCCER in Ridgewood This Saturday

Bring the kids to RHS this Saturday. Support the high school athletes. Games all day, alternating men and women.

5 Tips for Getting Rid of Summer Bloat

No need to diet. Make some simple changes today.

A Fitness Plan That Works

Find out what will make you your best self!

Spinach Salad

An easy, elegant, nutritious side to any meal.

RIDGEWOOD SPORTS FANS — check it out!

First ever online store to support RHS Women's Soccer. Check out this cool gear AND the back saving RW Stadium Chair.

Zika – Should it affect your travel plans?

Have plans to go to a Zika hot spot? What should you do?

Leave Your Kids Alone Until School Starts

“You are worried about seeing him spend his early years in doing nothing. What! Is it nothing to be happy? Nothing to skip, play, and run around all day long? Never in his life will he be so busy again.” ~Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emile, 1762 All the way back in the 1700s when there were crops […]

Get Your Kids Back on a Healthy Sleep Schedule

Sleep schedules have gone the way of the winter boots. Here is why and how you should start thinking about your kids' sleep habits now.

10 Tips to Start School on the Right Foot

Ensure a better school year with these simple tips and reminders.

The Love-Hate Relationships That Depress Me

My relationships have changed as I've aged. They are worse now!

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