Milestones to Manhood is a way for fathers to help connect with their sons through a Christian right of passage.  The book is a blueprint that specifically instructs a dad in how to do this for their 13-year-old sons.  The idea is for the boy to look back at that point in time where he became a man.  The book outlines the steps to take and how to do the specific events and can also be modified for any family.The book outlines specific steps that help make a father and son relationship stronger as well as giving the son other men in the family or mentors to look up to.  There is a beautiful element of surprise for the son in this right of passage that will take him out of his comfort zone. This can be done for sons of single moms as well by trusted mentors and men in the church.  It’s important that these sons also have mentors to look up to and go to for advice.  There are 4 ways that separate men from women. 1. Physical Strength 2. Authority Figure 3. Men are called to be natural leaders, the head of household 4. Provider and Protector.Thanks for listening to Episode #182, Milestones to Manhood, and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for us on iTunes!Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMDCheck out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ross Greene sits down with Dr. Meeker to discuss his book, The Explosive Child and the approach calledCollaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS). Dr. Greene discusses the problems and frustrations that make a childexplosive or implosive. He explains that concerning behaviors are caused by unsolved problems and expectations andif those problems are never solved, the behaviors are going to still exist until we find a solution. Medical diagnosis likeAutism Spectrum Disorder do not tell us everything we need to know about a child. Each child is unique in the way theyprocess unsolved problems or expectations.Some topics covered:• The collaborative and proactive solutions model is just as applicable to impulsive kids as it is to the explosive kids.• Concerning behaviors are simply the means, by which the kid is communicating that there is an expectation they arehaving trouble meeting.• Finding solutions to the unsolved problems.• Identify certain expectations causing the unsolved problem(s).• Engage kids in the process of solving problems in a way that they’re heard, the caregiver is heard, and we arecoming up with solutions that must address the concerns of both parties.MENTIONSwww.livesinthebalance.orgBooks: The Explosive Child, Lost At School, Lost and FoundFROM THE PRODUCERThanks for listening to Episode #181, The Explosive Child and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach morethan SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for us on iTunes!Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMDCheck out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 StatesSupreme Court. Her story is one that portrays the true American spirit and dream. In this episode, Dr. Swainengages with Dr. Meg in an eye-opening discussion between two professionals, an African American and aCaucasian, 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 andgrievances that kids must endureFROM THE PRODUCERThanks for listening to Episode #180, CRT, Sex Education & Other School Issues, and for helping Dr. Meg’sparenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for uson iTunes! Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMDCheck out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DR. MEG MEEKER with guests JON ACUFFName 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!”  FROM THE PRODUCERThanks for listening to Episode #179, Helping Teens Overcome Self-Defeating Thoughts, and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for us on iTunes! Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMDCheck out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! FROM THE PRODUCERThanks for listening to Episode #178, How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child, and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for us on iTunes!Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMDCheck out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DR. MEG MEEKER with guests TOVARES & SAFA GREYWith 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 FROM THE PRODUCERThanks for listening to Episode #177, Godly Dating 101, and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for us on iTunes! Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMD Check out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for listening to Episode #176, Developing a Strong Faith in a Scary World, and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for us on iTunes! Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMD Check out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.comThanks for listening to Episode #175, Raising a Child with Autism, and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for us on iTunes!Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMDCheck out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DR. MEG MEEKER with guest JESSICA BUCHANANJessica 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. FROM THE PRODUCERThanks for listening to Episode #174, Impossible Odds, and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for us on iTunes! Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMDCheck out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DR. MEG MEEKER with guests BART JOHNSON & ROBYN LIVELYDr. 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-daughtersFROM THE PRODUCERThanks for listening to Episode #173, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe, rate and leave a review for us on iTunes!Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMDCheck out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices