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.
In this episode, Dr. Peck shares about her book and how to navigate through life's toughest issues. As a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care, over the last 20 years Dr. Jessica Peck has engaged, encouraged, equipped, and empowered families to raise holistically healthy kids.
Dr. Meeker talks with Roland Warren who is an inspirational servant leader with a heart for Christ and a mind for business. He has used his own life experiences to address the role of fathers in the pregnancy and/or abortion process through Care Net and pregnancy centers.
Dr. Ross Greene sits down with Dr. Meeker to discuss his book, The Explosive Child and the approach called Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS). Dr. Greene discusses the problems and frustrations that make a child have concerning behaviors are caused by unsolved problems.
Dr. Carol Swain and Dr. Meg Meeker engage in a candid discussion between two professionals - an African American and a Caucasian - whose conversation about hot-button topics shines a fresh perspective on what our kids are being bombarded with, in the classroom and in every day life.
A parent's critical/self-sabotaging mindset can be passed down to their children. Best-selling author Jon Acuff shares how choosing to think and speak positively about ourselves (and teaching our teens to do the same), can literally change the trajectory of our lives.
Alyssa Blask Campbell is the founder of Seed & Sow, an organization committed to giving parents, teachers & caregivers tools to raise emotionally intelligent children. Deeply passionate about creating a shame-free, judgment-free community, Alyssa insightfully shares her expertise in this area.
Is there a way for teens & young people to date & bring glory to God? Many voices are eager to chime in on this conversation, yet it often feels overwhelming with no clear answers—until now. Joining Dr. Meg are husband/wife duo Tovares & Safa Grey, as they discuss their new book, "Godly Dating 101."
Stop wasting time! Turn a mundane life into one of adventure & blessing! Ken Harrison, Chairman/CEO of PromiseKeepers, joins Dr Meg to discuss his book, "A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World." He weaves together powerful stories & deep truths from Scripture to point you to the life God has for you.
What do you do if you suspect your child may be on the autism spectrum? Jessica Daley, the mother of a now 6-yr old son diagnosed with autism, joins Dr. Meg in a conversation where she vulnerably and honestly shares both the struggles & the joys from her journey as a parent of an autistic child.
Abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days, Jessica Buchanan was ultimately rescued by the elite SEAL Team Six. Jessica faced and overcame impossible odds that not only changed and affected her life as an individual, but also as a parent to her children.
Available on streaming platform PureFlix, full-length feature film "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters," based on Dr. Meg's book by the same name, stars Bart Johnson & Robyn Lively who join Dr Meg to discuss the significance of the movie & lessons they've learned as parents to their own children.
The physical, emotional, hormonal and societal challenges that kids are facing today can be overwhelming. But there are things that a parent can do to help ensure a secure foundation for their children. Erica Komisar joins Dr. Meeker to discuss the alarming mental health crisis in America today.
Dr. Marie Seiler, a pediatrician recently retired from practice after 35 enjoyable years of caring for children and their caregivers, joins Dr. Meg to discuss the all-important topic of kids and nutrition. Listen in as Dr. Seiler shares healthy nutrition and supplement tips for kids, from birth on.
What would it look like to raise a generation of boys who see vulnerability as a strength & prioritizing their mental health as wisdom? Join David Thomas, author & director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling, as he shares helpful tools on how to teach your son to develop emotional capacity.
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.
“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.”
