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Karen Latimer
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One of My Worst Parenting Moments
I’ve forgotten to pack my kids a lunch. I’ve given them a “snack lunch” which basically means there is nothing in the house, so you’ll be getting a bag of mishmosh. I’ve really stretched the definition of lunch to include things like bread with butter and cold pizza. But, this is the first time I […]
5 Ways to Be Kinder to Your Memory
I get asked about memory problems very often. Friends, family, patients, clients all want to be reassured that the thing they forgot is not a sign of a much bigger problem. As soon as we misplace our car keys, wonder why we walked into a certain room, or struggle to recall a name, our catastrophic tendencies […]
7 Ways to Stop the Stress From Affecting Your Skin
Edited and reposted from a few years ago … this post is a great reminder for me! Every year at this time, I start feeling like I’m picking up the green hue of the grinch, even though my spirit is at an all time high. I want the excitement and joy I feel on the […]
5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Help
Taking care of a home, feeding all the people that live there, managing multiple schedules and handling emergencies that will inevitably pop up is exhausting. Exhaustion increases stress, diminishes happiness and leaves you with too little energy for enjoying the life you work so hard to maintain. Having helpful kids is a game changer. I am […]
Savory Chicken, Corn & Butternut Squash Chowder with Bacon
Warm up with this savory bowl of chunky, tender pieces of roasted chicken, bacon, corn, butternut squash, peppers, and onions and seasonings. SIZE: 10 servings INGREDIENTS: 10 bacon slices, chopped 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 3 medium onions, chopped 2 cups chopped red bell peppers (about 2 large) 1/4 cup all purpose flour 9 cups low-salt chicken […]
Your Child Left for College … But Also, Not Really
I have never subscribed to the “Little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems,” line of thinking. It diminishes the backbreaking, exhausting challenges of raising young children, while terrifying parents about what is to come. You mean it gets worse? I do, however, subscribe to the truth that every stage of parenting is challenging in […]
Family Fun: Super Soccer Saturday!
Easy, Gluten-Free Dinner: Steak & Chipotle Taquitos Thinking About Private School? Boozy Berry Sangria
5 Tips to Beat the Heat
1. Who is susceptible to Heat Illness? Children under the age of 4 and adults over the age of 65 are at most risk of becoming ill from the heat. Obesity, certain medications, some chronic illnesses and being overdressed all further increase the risk. Today, I’m focusing on kids but the idea is pretty much the same for seniors. […]
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