Save the Change with Dr. Karen Latimer

Let's consider what our obsession with longevity says about us. Could it actually be harmful rather than healthy?

For anyone who has kids who play sports, we know they take over the season, but should they also take over the summer? A quick listen on how we should probably do better.

Social issues are a part of growing up,  and some end up worse than others. Here is how to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

One simple tip can make all the difference, not only to your peace, but in this case to the comfort of a full flight of people.

A lesson from the patron saint of mental illness. While we cannot all be saints, we can all be intentional about making not only our homes, but our communities a more supportive place in which our kids can grow and flourish.

Sometimes it is really hard to parent with an eye on the bigger picture, to do the things we know will help not in the short-term but in the long-term. Here are five simple words to remember that will help you allow your child to learn grit and resiliency.

Is it possible one of our most overused parenting platitudes is simply wrong? Is it also possible the expression of it not only hurts the recipient, but also hurts the speaker? Might it be worth considering? I think so.

What parent doesn't like to be told, "You were right all along? We have a new tool in our toolbox ... the facts.

When the survey tells us our young people are ranked 62nd in the world when it comes to happiness, it might be time to rethink happiness.

Let's think about our hyper focus on our kids feelings, and in the sake of mental health and resiliency, consider that it might not always be a positive thing. What can we do about it?

Retain more of your power as a parent and put some space between your thoughts and your words. It is a little thing that can make an enormous difference.

A 10 minute listen on why our culture of want is so toxic and what we can do to save our kids from suffering the consequences.

It is incredibly useful to know your child's love language and to learn how to speak it. 71/2 minute listen to get started.

Maybe we are thinking about this "purpose" thing all wrong. 

This is so simple and has helped me more times than I can remember. Give it a try. (8 minute listen)

Some simple strategies to help our kids find joy and fulfillment in just being kids.