Dr. Meg Meeker, pediatrician and advocate for father-inclusive parenting, discusses societal challenges for dads, practical tips for dads to meet their children's needs, and the impact of social media on mental health. She also highlights the dynamics of marital relationships and effective communication between spouses, encouraging wives to empower their husbands. Finally, Dr. Meeker emphasizes the importance of fathers in building strong relationships with their children.

Dr. Meg Meeker, a renowned pediatrician and bestselling author, delves into the critical role fathers play in shaping resilient daughters. She emphasizes raising their expectations and how this enhances self-esteem and goal-setting. With a focus on fostering humility and unconditional love, she discusses navigating the challenges of parenting in the social media age. Meeker also highlights the profound impact of quality time and open communication, showcasing how a father's involvement can lead to greater success and emotional well-being in his children.

Dr. Meg Meeker is a renowned pediatrician, speaker, and author, best known for her best-selling book "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters”. Today, Dr. Meg Meeker joins Larry to explore the crucial role fathers play in their daughters' lives and discuss practical strategies for fostering strong, healthy relationships. Dr. Meeker also shared her wisdom on fatherhood and how dads can tap into their potential to positively impact their children's lives. One way for dads to connect with their kids is through affection. Affection is a powerful way of communicating to a child that they are seen, heard, and understood. It can be as simple as a pat on the back, a hug, or a high five. It doesn't have to take a lot of time, but it can make all the difference. When it comes to expressing your feelings, dads should not be afraid to open up to their kids. Kids need to learn how to express love, be affectionate, and be attentive and listen. Kids don't need to know all the mistakes you made when you were 17, but they do need to know that you have bad days and that it's okay to express your feelings. Overall, dads should recognize the important role they play in their children's lives and strive to connect with them through affection. A little bit of affection can go a long way and can help create a strong bond between a dad and his kids. www.thedadedge.com/friday98 thedadedge.com/bark www.meekerparenting.com Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Dr. Meg Meeker    

Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician and authority on child-father relationships with over 35 years of experience, sheds light on the crucial impact of fathers in child development. She discusses how a father's attention shapes self-esteem and emotional growth, especially in daughters. The conversation highlights the challenges dads face balancing work and family while stressing the importance of intentional connections. With insights on nurturing relationships and the role of faith, Meeker empowers fathers to engage deeply in their children's lives.

Dr. Meg Meeker, expert in parenting and author, joins to discuss how fathers can protect their daughters in their teen years. Topics include guiding daughters towards God for security, building strong relationships, setting clear expectations, exploring parental influences, balancing protection with independence, and parenting resources for fathers.