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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

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Ep. 286: How to Raise a Future Millionaire

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/08/05

Can today’s teens still achieve financial freedom in a world of soaring inflation, student debt, and housing costs? In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Rachel Rodgers, entrepreneur and author of Future Millionaires, to uncover actionable strategies for helping young people become financially independent. From building marketable skills to encouraging entrepreneurship and resilience, Rachel shares powerful tools that empower teens to take control of their financial futures. In this

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00:30:24

Ep.285: Conversation Starters That Build Real Connection

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/07/29

Do your kids shut down when you try to talk? In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by licensed therapist Beliza Perez, the creator of FAM Gabs, for a sponsored conversation on how to build emotional closeness through simple, intentional questions.You’ll learn why some kids stop sharing, how to avoid parent-child communication traps, and what to do instead. Beliza shares therapy-based tools—including non-verbal techniques and calming rituals—that help parents raise emotionally safe and

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00:38:37

Ep. 284: The Predator in the Chat: How a 12-Year-Old...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/07/24

When 12-year-old Harrison Haynes met a 19-year-old “mentor” in an online game, it felt like a friendship—until it turned into manipulation and abuse.In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Harrison about his firsthand experience with online grooming, how his mental health struggles played a role, and the steps his parents took to intervene and help him heal. Now, Harrison is turning his pain into purpose—advocating for digital safety and youth protection. In

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Ep. 283: Snapchat. Roblox. TikTok. They're fun—until...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/07/16

July has been all about parenting in the digital age, and today we take a hard look at the dark side of school devices, emojis, and disappearing apps—with Titania Jordan, Chief Parenting Officer at Bark Technologies and a nationally recognized expert in online safety.In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker dives into the hidden vulnerabilities that come with your child’s screen time—from unfiltered school-issued devices to the coded emoji language kids use to hide online behavior. This conversation goes

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00:35:48

Ep.282: Teen Parenting: Are You Fueling the Drama or...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/07/08

In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker and teen coach Sherry Gazitt explore how parents may unintentionally escalate emotional drama with their teens—and share practical strategies to foster calm, connection, and trust instead.

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00:33:36

Ep. 281: Keeping Kids Safe in the Age of AI

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/06/24

Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes Leslie Tyler, Director of Parent Education at Pinwheel and a champion for Children’s Digital Wellness, to unpack the risks and opportunities AI brings into our children’s lives.In this episode, we explore: Why children are early adopters of AI—and what parents need to know. The double-edged sword of AI as both a learning tool and a potential digital crutch. Key risks for kids using AI, from misinformation to emotional dependence. The role of parents in

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Ep. 281: Keeping Kids Safe in the Age of AI

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/06/24

Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes Leslie Tyler, Director of Parent Education at Pinwheel and a champion for Children’s Digital Wellness, to unpack the risks and opportunities AI brings into our children’s lives.In this episode, we explore: Why children are early adopters of AI—and what parents need to know. The double-edged sword of AI as both a learning tool and a potential digital crutch. Key risks for kids using AI, from misinformation to emotional dependence. The role of parents

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Ep. 280: Let Go to Lead Better: How Biblical Wisdom...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/06/17

Is your parenting stress spilling over into your child's life? You're not alone—and you're not powerless. In this episode, Mark Gerson, author of God Was Right, shares how biblical wisdom—paired with modern psychology—can radically shift the way we understand independence, fear, and success in parenting.We cover: The connection between parental stress and children's anxiety How ancient stories like Isaac’s birth and Joseph’s rise can transform your parenting style The myth of

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00:36:55

Ep. 280: Let Go to Lead Better: How Biblical Wisdom...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/06/17

Is your parenting stress spilling over into your child's life? You're not alone—and you're not powerless. In this episode, Mark Gerson, author of God Was Right, shares how biblical wisdom—paired with modern psychology—can radically shift the way we understand independence, fear, and success in parenting. We cover: The connection between parental stress and children's anxiety How ancient stories like Isaac’s birth and Joseph’s rise can transform your parenting style The myth of

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00:32:34

Ep. 279: "Dad, I’ve Got This”: Raising Independent Kids

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/06/15

In this special Father’s Day episode, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Rob Finlay, author of Hey Dad, Everything You Should Have Learned About Life but Didn’t. They dive into how parents—especially dads—can raise kids who are prepared for real-world responsibilities. In this episode: The life skills every teen needs before leaving home Why failure builds independence and confidence Communication, budgeting, and decision-making in everyday life The crucial role fathers play in raising

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Ep. 279: "Dad, I’ve Got This”: Raising Independent Kids

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/06/15

In this special Father’s Day episode, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Rob Finlay, author of Hey Dad, Everything You Should Have Learned About Life but Didn’t. They dive into how parents—especially dads—can raise kids who are prepared for real-world responsibilities. In this episode: The life skills every teen needs before leaving home Why failure builds independence and confidence Communication, budgeting, and decision-making in everyday life The crucial role fathers play in

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00:36:06

Ep.278: She Was the Perfect Student—And Secretly...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/06/06

What happens when a high-achieving, all-American girl is silently battling depression? In this powerful episode, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Allie Marie Smith, life coach, speaker, and author of Social Media Reset, to explore how the pressure to be perfect—and the influence of social media—nearly led her to end her life. Allie shares her story of growing up in Silicon Valley, struggling with hidden sadness from a young age, and reaching a breaking point as a teen. She opens up about the moment

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Ep.278: She Was the Perfect Student—And Secretly...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/06/06

What happens when a high-achieving, all-American girl is silently battling depression? In this powerful episode, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Allie Marie Smith, life coach, speaker, and author of Social Media Reset, to explore how the pressure to be perfect—and the influence of social media—nearly led her to end her life.Allie shares her story of growing up in Silicon Valley, struggling with hidden sadness from a young age, and reaching a breaking point as a teen. She opens up about the moment

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00:32:08

Ep. 277: Shame-Free Parenting: Embracing Good Enough...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/05/28

Do you feel like you're falling short as a parent? Dr. Meg Meeker, pediatrician and parenting expert, sits down with child and family therapist Craig Knippenberg to unpack why “good enough” is more than enough in today’s complex parenting landscape. Craig is the author of Shame-Free Parenting: Building Resiliency in Times of Hardship, Guns, and Social Media, and together, he and Dr. Meg explore how parents can stop chasing perfection and start parenting with compassion, consistency, and

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Ep. 277: Shame-Free Parenting: Embracing Good Enough...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/05/28

Do you feel like you're falling short as a parent? Dr. Meg Meeker, pediatrician and parenting expert, sits down with child and family therapist Craig Knippenberg to unpack why “good enough” is more than enough in today’s complex parenting landscape.Craig is the author of Shame-Free Parenting: Building Resiliency in Times of Hardship, Guns, and Social Media, and together, he and Dr. Meg explore how parents can stop chasing perfection and start parenting with compassion, consistency, and

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00:38:14

Ep. 276: Breaking Free from Substance Abuse – A...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/05/19

What happens when a parent, once strong and accomplished, finds themselves trapped in addiction? In this compelling episode of the Parenting Great Kids podcast, Dr. Meg Meeker speaks with Nick Padlo, founder of Sophros Recovery in Tampa. A former combat veteran and addiction survivor, Nick shares how his journey through military service and personal struggle led him to create a treatment center focused on holistic healing for individuals facing both substance use and co-occurring mental health

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Ep. 276: Breaking Free from Substance Abuse – A...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/05/19

What happens when a parent, once strong and accomplished, finds themselves trapped in addiction? In this compelling episode of the Parenting Great Kids podcast, Dr. Meg Meeker speaks with Nick Padlo, founder of Sophros Recovery in Tampa. A former combat veteran and addiction survivor, Nick shares how his journey through military service and personal struggle led him to create a treatment center focused on holistic healing for individuals facing both substance use and co-occurring mental health

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00:37:56

Ep. 275: Understanding and Combating Toxic...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/05/06

Do you feel like you're constantly running on empty trying to be the “perfect” parent? In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Israa Nasir, licensed psychotherapist and author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, to unpack how the pressure to always “do more” is impacting parents and their children. Israa shares how toxic productivity is driven by perfectionism, fear of inadequacy, and cultural

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Understanding and Combating Toxic Productivity in...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/05/06

Do you feel like you're constantly running on empty trying to be the “perfect” parent? In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Israa Nasir, licensed psychotherapist and author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, to unpack how the pressure to always “do more” is impacting parents and their children.Israa shares how toxic productivity is driven by perfectionism, fear of inadequacy, and cultural

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00:34:59

Ep. 274: What Parenting Really Takes: Insight from a...

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker ·

2025/04/30

What does it mean to parent when the world isn't built for you? Jessica Slice, author of Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World, joins Dr. Meg Meeker to share her powerful story of raising a child with a disability. Jessica discusses the myths around "perfect parenting," the societal barriers disabled parents face, and how true connection matters far more than physical perfection. In this episode, we discuss: Jessica’s journey to disability – and motherhood – and

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