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Worry Less, Parent Better

By: Karen Latimer M.D.
Narrated by: Karen Latimer M.D.
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The minute you find out you’re going to be a parent, the wondrous journey begins. But with the joy and excitement comes a never ending waterfall of worry. Is my baby gaining enough weight? Will she ever sleep through the night? Oh, no, he hates vegetables. Why isn’t she taking to the cello? Is he going to make varsity basketball? Did someone say something mean on social media? She only scored 1100 on her SATs? How will he ever be able to support himself if he doesn’t get into a good college? What if I can’t stand her boyfriend? How will she buy her first house?

If you let it, parenting worry will move into your brain and stay there for a lifetime. The problem: It robs you of joy, of being in the moment and savoring the many awesome parts of raising kids. Worrying doesn’t make you a better parent. It induces unnecessary stress and anxiety.

In Worry Less, Parent Better, family physician and mother of five Dr. Karen Latimer tackles six major topics that plague the parent brain: food, sleep, health and safety, socialization, technology, and achievement. In each, she examines the problems at large that prompt worry, she identifies exactly what we worry about, and finally, she offers practical steps and tips for alleviating it so you can enjoy the journey a whole lot more.

Told with her signature humor and candor, Dr. Latimer will help you feel lighter, more confident, and able to ease up.

©2023 Dr. Karen Latimer (P)2023 Audible Originals, LLC.
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About the Creator and Performer

Karen Latimer, MD, is a family physician and mother of five children ranging in age from 13 to 22. She practices at Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative, a free clinic for the working uninsured, and is also a wellness and parenting coach. She and her daughter launched The Helium Project, a curriculum designed to positively impact the mental health of students. Dr. Latimer has been a frequent on-air contributor to ABC and AOL. A graduate of Stony Brook University Medical School, she completed her residency at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. Worry Less, Parent Better is her second Audible Original. Her first, Take Back the House: Raising Happy Parents, released in 2021.

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One of the most helpful and convincing and calming books I’ve ever read! I loved every minute of it. It helped me get clear and content and to calm my nerves and, of course, the constant worry about my children. A must-read for every parent or caregiver!

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A truly timely and practical parenting book

In “Worry less Parent Better” Dr. Latimer provides the reader with such incredibly authentic and pragmatic insights and recommendations. Hearing her own stories about raising her five children coupled with her training as a family physician should make this required reading after one gives birth! Very enjoyable to listen to …and learn from. Highly recommend.

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So helpful and reassuring!

Dr. Latimer has a unique ability to put a parent’s mind at ease while not trivializing any of our concerns. I recommend this audible to every parent, like me, whose worries sometimes steal the joy of these precious years spent raising our kids! Great listen!

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10/10 recommend!

We’ve read A LOT of “parenting” books.. This has got to be the most straight forward and practical one out there! I will be listening to this every few months for the next 18 years! Lol 💕

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Dr. Latimer shines the light...again!

This book is a wonderful reminder on how to cope with worry and embrace the joy of parenting. The audio was full of honesty and humor. Dr. Latimer is like listening to great advice from your best friend.
Advice so practical it applies to all stages of parenting!
This is on my list of books to listen to again when I need inspiration and gentle reminders on kinder parenting.

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Great listen! Highly recommend!!

In a world where we are inundated with information on how to be the “best parent”, Dr. Latimer lightens the load with some witty insights and practical tips that can help you stop worrying and start enjoying the wonderful ride of parenthood.

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This is an absolute “must read” for all parents. Dr Latimer helps parents identify everyday parenting issues and resolve them with calming and sensible solutions. Her sense of humor is added bonus.

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Dr. Latimer Nails Practical Parenting .. Again

I am so grateful for Dr. Latimer’s practical, helpful parenting advice! Her message to help parents enjoy their family time vs. stressing about their children really resonates with me. The topics she has chosen to dive into and the takeaways she shares in this book are perfect to help parents! Enjoy!!

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One of the best parenting books I’ve heard

This really hit home and gave me lots to think about. Will probably listen to it again.

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Reduced Stress

This book helped me a lot. I felt normal and my children felt normal. Advice was comforting and practical. Not something you listen to and think...oh ya right. I feel good about her advice and way of talking about issues. She was fun and easy to listen too as well!

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