I'm Dr. Meg Meeker, a practicing pediatrician, parent, and grandparent in addition to being a coach, speaker, and author, so I've seen parenting from every angle.
After helping over 100,000 parents become more consistent role models for their children, I can definitively say that being a great parent doesn’t need to be complicated. It really just comes down to boundaries and discipline.
An expert on autism by life experience - having a husband and two grown sons on the autism spectrum, and through decades of personal research - Jennifer Wynn Stoll joins Dr. Meeker to discuss the effects and challenges of autism and her passionate pursuit as an autism advocate.
When it comes to girls & young women discovering their identity and personal value, they often cannot grasp just how important they really are. Dr. Meg sits down with Allie Marie Smith to discuss her book, “Wonderfully Made,” birthed out of Allie’s own personal story of self-doubt & depression.
If your teen is abusing substances, what should you do? What are the best steps to take? Dr. Meg talks with mental health & substance abuse counselor Richard Capriola, who gives clear insight & direction to parents who may be confronting this issue. Learn which warning signs to watch out for!
John 3:16 is one of the most familiar passages in the Bible - one you may be able to recite by memory. But have you truly pondered its great significance? In this episode, best-selling author Max Lucado joins Dr. Meg to discuss the powerful and timeless truths found within this beloved scripture.
From "video game comas" to "smartphone obsessions", screens are stealing childhoods. Melanie Hempe, founder of the non-profit ScreenStrong, shares countercultural choices that can help move your child’s entertainment and social life from the online world back to the real, in-person world.
Dr. John Delony joins Dr Meg to discuss his best-selling book, “Own Your Past, Change Your Future.” This is a must-listen episode! Learn to control your thoughts & actions so you can have peace, joy & freedom-even in the midst of chaos. It's never too late to change the direction of your life story!
Adolescents today experience anxiety & depression in ways that past generations rarely did. Join guest Erica Komisar LCSW, as she shares timely & insightful information for parents from her newest book, “Chicken Little, The Sky Isn’t Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the New Age of Anxiety”.
After losing his son, Jason Reid went on a mission to understand teen suicide. Seeking to uncover the warning signs that were missed, he found ways to reverse the isolation & disconnectedness killing our youth. Jason feels we have the ability to end teen suicide by 2030 & answers the question, How?
Women often struggle to find work/life balance. What is work/life balance? Is it a 50/50 split? How do mothers today juggle all that is required of them? Join Christy Wright, author of “Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance" as she shares a new approach to creating life balance.
Dad-Daughter duo, Dr. Mark Pitts & Becky Thompson (co-authors of "Midnight Dad Devotional: 100 Devotions and Prayers to Connect Dads Just Like You to the Father"), join Dr. Meg in an engaging conversation to help encourage and strengthen men in their resolve to become the best father they can be.
If a child doesn't have the language to express what they are worried about, it can manifest in negative behavior such as disobedience, anger, fear. Dr. Josh Straub explains how a parent's focus should be on dealing with the emotion their child is experiencing, not just the behavior being exhibited.
Join this heart to heart conversation between Dr. Meg & Ashley LeMieux, a mother who tragically lost three children – two to a contested adoption, and one just 16 weeks into her pregnancy. Rising from the ashes of pain and loss, Ashley shares her journey out of fear into healing and transformation.
Dr. Ken Canfield and Dr. Meg Meeker – both involved grandparents themselves – impart wisdom and insight in this episode, as they share real-life experiences and essential keys to help navigate the joys and difficulties of grand-parenting.
Johns Hopkins physician & health researcher Dr. Marty Makary joins Dr. Meg to discuss the pressing issue of Covid vaccination amongst America’s youth. Their professional perspectives, backed by years of research & experience, will help parents make an educated choice that’s best for their children.
Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey joins Dr. Meg to discuss his new book, Baby Steps Millionaires, as well as the importance of teaching kids good money habits. This episode covers topics such as money & identity, materialism, spending/saving, and teaching kids to make wise purchase decisions.
The pain of being estranged from an adult child runs deep. While the process of reconciliation is simple, walking it out may be one of the hardest things a parent will ever do. Providing hope for the weary parent, Dr. Meg discusses four essential keys needed to begin the process of reconciliation.
Holiday stress, family differences, conversations to steer clear of, avoiding/responding to offense - Dr. Meg shares how to deal with the people and situations that hit a nerve in you. Learn to anticipate problems and prepare in advance to deal with any conflicts that may arise this holiday season.
Lack of sleep is one of the biggest factors keeping parents from parenting well. If we could parent from a rested state, we would parent so much better than we do from a place of fatigue. Join Dr. Meeker as she shares how you can train your baby to sleep through the night in 7 days or less!
Health Journalist & “Food Issues” podcast host Julie Revelant joins Dr. Meg in discussing picky eaters, childhood obesity & other issues parents encounter when it comes to kids & food. Be armed with proven tips on how you can train your child to become a wiser, healthier eater!
Discover the 5 stages of puberty so you can anticipate (and answer) questions your child may have about their changing body. This candid message from “America’s Mom” will help empower you to confidently share with your kids about puberty, and the normal body changes they can expect to experience.
Sex trafficking is a difficult topic to talk about, yet it is vitally important to be aware of trafficking dangers all around, especially on social media, and to know the most common methods being used to lure kids in. Learn how you can help guard your kids against online sex trafficking recruiters.
This is the extraordinary story of Peter Mutabazi, a surviving street kid turned entrepreneur/founder of Now I Am Known, a grassroots coalition focused on adoption & foster care. Every parent will benefit from this conversation by learning to show their children that they are valued, loved and seen.
In this frank and honest discussion, Dr. Meg doesn’t beat around the bush when it comes to talking about sex with your kids. Dr. Meg will equip and encourage parents to raise their children above the toxicity and sexualization of the culture, which will profoundly impact decades of their lives.
One of Dr. Meg’s favorite things is to answer questions from you, the listener. This is a special episode of the “Parenting Great Kids” podcast as Dr. Meg devotes the entire episode to doing just that, helping you make sense of roadblocks we all encounter as parents.
Young adults have become more familiar with isolation, loneliness and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Meg talks with Dr. Claire Nicogossian in this episode, who gives both practical advice, and signs to look for, to help your young adult(s) deal with pandemic stress.
The isolation and limits of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused issues with the head/heart connection in even the strongest of kids. Drs. David and Donna Lane join Dr. Meg in offering helpful insight into mental health strategies for this COVID-19 generation.
“I have learned so much from her! I love her books and her podcasts. She really gets it and puts information into terms so that I can get it also"
“I was skeptical of this…but I was desperate…not only is he (my son) taking decent naps now but I can put him down awake and he rolls over and goes to sleep. Last night he slept 11 pm-5:45am which was HUGE…”
“I read a lot, finishing 76 books last year alone. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters is easily a top five all-time book for me and a must read for anyone raising daughters.”
