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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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July 20, 2016

The Best Tip for Parenting a Teen

Sometimes the best advice is the most obvious.

July 20, 2016

Summer Reading — Tips to Avoid the Pain

You applaud, you nag, you beg, but still, come September you are struggling to get those reading logs done. Some tips to prevent the back to school scramble.

July 17, 2016

Self-Esteem for your Tween

Building self-esteem is a goal of every parent, especially those with a daughter on the brink of becoming a teen. Learn 5 simple ways you can help promote your child's sense of self.

July 17, 2016

Last Minute Gifts for Tweens and Teens

No time like the present to run out and grab one more great gift for the teen in your life.

July 11, 2016

Think Like a Tourist to Expand Your Horizons

There are very cool things to do right in your area -- you just have to look for them.

July 6, 2016

5 Steps to Keeping the Bugs Off Your Burger

It is easy to keep your BBQ free of annoying, flying, crawling creeps.

June 30, 2016

My Husband Says My Skin Looks Better

I started using new products and he ACTUALLY noticed!

June 29, 2016

Make a Patriotic Playlist

Inspire patriotism and partying at the same time. Here are my top 20 must-hear songs for Fourth of July: American Girl — Tom Petty Born in the U.S.A. — Bruce Springsteen Party in the U.S.A. — Miley Cyrus Freedom — George Michael Firework — Katy Perry American Woman — Lenny Kravitz American Saturday Night — […]