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**Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker**

Parents today face the challenge of guiding their children through a world that feels increasingly complex. Dr. Meg Meeker, known as America’s Mom and a leading authority on parenting, teens, and children’s health, provides practical insights to simplify the parenting journey. As a trusted pediatrician, mother, and bestselling author, Dr. Meeker engages with top experts and real parents to discuss current issues, answer important parenting questions, and offer actionable advice. Her podcast delivers simple, effective solutions, offering hope and encouragement to every parent

Latest Episodes:

Episode 180-"CRT, Sex Ed and Other School Issues" Guest: Dr. Carol Swain Oct 11, 2022

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Being raised in abject poverty, Dr. Carol Swain pressed on, worked hard, and eventually received five degrees,

becoming a professor in prestigious universities across the nation, whose work has been cited by the United States

Supreme Court. Her story is one that portrays the true American spirit and dream. In this episode, Dr. Swain

engages with Dr. Meg in an eye-opening discussion between two professionals, an African American and a

Caucasian, whose conversation shines a fresh perspective on many important topics that our nation is facing today.

Some topics covered:

• How the Civil Rights Movement wasn’t just for black people, it was for everyone

• Why CRT is divisive, demeaning to blacks, and a violation of the Civil Rights Act

• What is the birthdate of CRT? What does it argue? What are the effects on our children?

• The importance of good role models (who don’t always look like you)

• How the government is trying to create a dangerous, destructive artificial equality system

• The emphasis on indoctrinated social engineering in schools, rather than on reading, writing,

math, history, science

• The differences that Dr. Swain saw in university students after 2012

• Gender dysphoria and sex education in our schools: Critical Queer Theory / Diversity,

Equity, Inclusion Training

• Shaming and bullying kids who don’t go along with the narrative / Created friction and

grievances that kids must endure

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on iTunes!

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Episode 179-"Helping Teens Overcome Self-Defeating Thoughts" Guest: Jon Acuff Oct 04, 2022

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DR. MEG MEEKER with guests JON ACUFF

Name something you want to do and then write down your first thoughts… Are they positive and encouraging? Or negative and self-critical? How we speak to and about ourselves is vitally important – not only to ourselves, but also to future generations. Our teenagers are watching us, listening to us – What we do, what we say, what we believe, how we act. A parent’s view of anything, and how we speak about it, can instill either positivity or negativity in our teens. The good news is that we get to choose our thoughts, and our words! We can choose to think and speak positively about ourselves, overcoming self-defeating thoughts, and we can teach our teenagers to do the same.

Don’t miss this encouraging episode, where Jon Acuff discusses:

Watching out for absolutes (Asking yourself 3 questions about what you’re telling yourself)
Disbelieving lies and embracing truth
Being brave enough to be “bad” at something new
Performance & Teens: Reinforcing character strengths over performance
Individual and Family “Soundtracks”
How speaking the truth about yourself will help you speak the truth about others
Learning to be the best version of yourself – Don’t tell your teen that they can be anything they want to be.. Kids are smarter than we think and they know that’s not really true. Instead, tell them, “You can be the best You that there is.. Be the very best version of yourself!”

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Episode 178-"How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child" Guest: Alyssa Blask Campbell Sep 20, 2022

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DR. MEG MEEKER with guests ALYSSA BLASK CAMPBELL

“Emotional Intelligence” has become somewhat of a buzzword in today’s culture. In this episode, Alyssa breaks things down to describe how emotional intelligence is based on five components: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills. “In terms of raising emotionally intelligent humans: We’re not talking about changing who kids are, but shifting how adults experience kids’ emotions.”

Topics discussed in this episode include:

· Finding a pause between reaction and response

· Learning to regulate and choose words and actions wisely

· Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation: What is driving us?

· Why are the birth-to-age 5 years so important?

· Why our nervous system is like a battery; it drains throughout the day & needs to be recharged

· And more!

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Episode 177-"Godly Dating 101" Guest: Tovares and Safa Grey Sep 13, 2022

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DR. MEG MEEKER with guests TOVARES & SAFA GREY

With humor and empathy, Tovares & Safa Grey share examples from their own dating experiences, in an effort to help guide young Christians into developing godly, authentic and healthy dating relationships prior to marriage. “We want to reassure this generation that you are not weird and your standards are not too high simply because you choose to obey the Bible. You can date in a way that pleases God, and we are the proof that God wants to do great things in your life, and in your relationship, without you having to compromise or follow in society’s footsteps.”

Some topics covered in this episode include:

· What is godly dating? Is dating even biblical?

· Navigating the current “hook-up culture” / “friends with benefits” types of relationships

· Maintaining integrity and boundaries in a dating relationship

· Dealing with pervasive peer pressure -- both in person and on social media

· The Non-Negotiable List & The Preference List

· Red-flags that parents (and kids) should be on the look out for in dating relationships

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Episode 176-"Developing a Strong Faith in a Scary Culture" Guest: Ken Harrison Sep 06, 2022

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Ask Christians what they expect to happen to them after they die, and most will say they will go to heaven. And they’ll probably say that they will meet Jesus and hope to hear Him say, “Well done good and faithful servant.” But many believers know they are not living up to God’s calling on their lives. In fact, many might even admit their lives don’t honor God at all—at least Mondays through Saturdays.

In A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World, Ken Harrison masterfully uses his stories as a Los Angeles police officer in one of the deadliest areas of the country to explain and illustrate deep truths from God’s Word. This isn’t your typical inspirational book—it’s a hard-hitting work that packs a lot of truth into an easy-to-read page-turner. Each chapter starts and ends with a gripping story that has a twist, a “rest of the story” at the end of the chapter, and packs intense biblical truth and wisdom in the middle. Are you ready to take the first step towards a more courageous and bold life lived in Jesus? In A Daring Faith in a Cowardly World, find the motivation that you’ve been longing for.

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Episode 175-"Raising a Child with Autism" Guest: Jessica Daley Aug 30, 2022

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From suspecting something was different with her son early on when he was a toddler, to researching on her own and approaching her son’s pediatrician with questions and concerns, to a formal diagnosis of autism, guest Jessica Daley has been on an unexpected journey that many parents may also find themselves facing. Jessica explains the importance of having a good pediatrician, as she shares, “Pediatricians hold the key and open the door for parents to get the resources and tools that are needed to support our children with autism, so having a pediatrician that you trust, that you feel supported by, who cares about you and your child, is vitally important to the autism journey.” Jessica further describes her son’s individual needs, which have included speech therapy, occupational therapy and even physical therapy at times, as well as what she anticipates that life will be like going forward, as her son continues to grow throughout childhood and into adulthood. Listen in as Jessica and Dr. Meeker discuss the complexities (and victories!) of supporting a child with autism – shared from the engaging viewpoints of both a parent and a pediatrician.

https://www.jessica-daley.com

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Episode 174-"Impossible Odds" Guest: Jessica Buchanan Aug 16, 2022

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DR. MEG MEEKER with guest JESSICA BUCHANAN

Jessica Buchanan had just completed education advisory meetings in southern Somalia, and was in transit to a guest house where she would stay overnight before heading back home the next morning. She was in a convoy of three Land Cruisers – armed guards in the front, Jessica and her colleague in the middle with a driver and their security advisor, and armed guards in the back. After driving 10-15 minutes, they were cut off by another Land Cruiser, which smashed out all the windows and the windshield of their vehicle. Initially Jessica thought, ‘Wow, who drives like that?’ But then she heard the crack of the butt of an AK-47 on the car hood, and realized, ‘Oh boy, something bad is happening.’

Jessica Buchanan joins Dr. Meg in this “inspirational Life” episode of Parenting Great Kids, sharing details of her harrowing kidnapping experience, and ultimate rescue, which was widely reported in the news. 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.

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Episode 173-The Movie: "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters" Guests: Bart Johnson and Robyn Lively Aug 02, 2022

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DR. MEG MEEKER with guests BART JOHNSON & ROBYN LIVELY

Dr. Meeker’s book, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, was written to empower dads to understand the invaluable role that they play in the lives of their families, and specifically, in the lives of their daughters. In her book, she explains why an involved father might be the single most important factor in a young woman’s development.

Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters was just released as a full-length feature film that hit Pure Flix on August 1. Starring in the film is Bart Johnson and Robyn Lively. They join Dr. Meeker on this episode to discuss the significance of the movie, and what lessons they have learned as parents to their own children. If you’re a parent to a child of any age, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

https://www.pureflix.com/movie/strong-fathers-strong-daughters

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Episode 172-"Mental Health in Kids " Guest: Erica Komisar Jul 19, 2022

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Clinical social worker, psychoanalyst and parent guidance expert Erica Komisar joins Dr. Meeker to discuss the alarming mental health crisis in America today. How have we come to the place where teenage boys walk into schools and shoot people? How did that evolve? What are the contributing factors to mental health issues in kids today? What are the responsibilities of parents, and what are some common mistakes that parents make regarding the mental health of their 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 explains how parents can help their children better cope with loss, rejection, and disappointment – feelings that often lead to anxiety, depression and other deeper mental health issues. Additionally, Dr. Meg and Erica discuss the all-important topic of how we as parents must not be blind to our own mental health, and how we must stop using our kids as a dumping ground for our own issues. This episode is a must-listen!

Find out more about Erica Komisar and check out her books at www.ericakomisar.com

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Episode #171 - "Nutrition & Kids: What You Don’t Want to Overlook" Guest: Dr. Marie Seiler Jul 12, 2022

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Kids and nutrition – this may sound like an oxymoron! With the astounding number of food options available today, especially all of the processed items cloaked in clever and colorful packaging, designed to entice children of all ages, how can parents be sure their children are getting the proper nutrition that they need? A critical part of health and development, better nutrition is related to stronger immune systems, lower risk of non-communicable diseases, and longevity. Healthy children learn better, and kids with adequate nutrition are more productive in school, and at play. Some topics covered in this episode include:

· Vitamin D: Is this supplement suggested for breast-fed babies? Formula-fed babies?

· Which supplements/minerals are most needed, and at what age should kids begin taking them?

· Which mineral specifically helps with anxiety, and is a good source of relaxation for children?

· What is a common misunderstanding when it comes to giving children milk?

· Handling the picky eater who doesn’t want to eat healthy foods

· Cooking healthy meals doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming! Learn how to simplify.

· Why family connection during meals is vitally important to the formation of children

· Substitute healthy snacks for processed ones (which are full of chemicals and actually harm our children)

· How setting a good precedent for kids in terms of healthy eating begins with parents

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