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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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February 15, 2013

How To Handle Your Drama Queen

If your daughter is giving you a run for your money, here are some steps you can take toward curbing the drama.

February 15, 2013

It Is Never Too Early to Learn

Five simple tips from an experienced -- o.k., old -- mom to encourage a love of learning in your little ones.

women's lib, women's liberation movement, gloria steinem

February 12, 2013

Makers — A Must See, SAVE THE DATE

I had the great privilege of attending the premiere last week. There, I watched the first hour of this three hour event. I have since been on the Makers website and have watched the stories of many women. I encourage you to take the time to watch on-air or online with your daughters and your sons. Our country is a better place because of all the women and men who said, "Enough!"

February 9, 2013

Is Love All You Need?

I can't find the study everyone references about infants who were deprived of love faring worse than those deprived of food ... but, I still think its inferences are correct.

January 26, 2013

Monkey See, Monkey Do — Monkey Kill?

After what I witnessed in my kitchen yesterday, I can't pretend video games have no real influence on developing minds.

January 26, 2013

Twins — Why Can’t I Lump Them Together?

I have twins. It is so much easier for me to just treat them as one being with 2 heads and 8 limbs. Why can't I just do that?

January 19, 2013

Skiing — Is it REALLY the perfect Family Trip?

Let's take a look at skiing from a reasonable standpoint -- away from the cliff. It is fun, but is it worth it?

January 19, 2013

The Best Family Budget Website Out There

A free website to track all of your expenses and help with your budget.

January 5, 2013

Basketball Injuries

The most common injuries kids sustain when playing basketball.

January 5, 2013

Younger by Comparison … end of life decisions

There is no greater gift you can give your family than to remove from them the burden of having to make these decisions for you. It's easy and is something you should do now.