Looking to combat loneliness and foster meaningful friendships? Justin Whitmel Earley joins Dr. Meg Meeker this week to discuss the transformative power of friendship. Whether you're a parent seeking to create a supportive environment for your children or someone looking to prioritize meaningful connections in your own life, this conversation offers valuable insights and strategies. Don't miss out on this chance to confront and transform loneliness. In this episode, you’ll learn how...

Looking to create deeper and more impactful relationships with your kids? Join Dr. Meg Meeker in conversation with Andy Dooley—TikTok sensation, author, NFL Seattle Seahawks host, and father of four—as they explore interesting ways to nurture stronger parent-child bonds and cultivate lasting, meaningful connections. Growing up in a religious family, Andy Dooley was accustomed to the principles of faith from an early age. His father, a pastor, and his mother, a devout believer, both instilled...

If you're feeling frustrated and disconnected from your child's education, despite your efforts to engage and support them, then you are not alone! Many parents find that traditional schooling systems often fail to provide the personalized attention and emotional connection their children need to thrive academically and emotionally. Join host Dr. Meg Meeker as she interviews Jennifer Pepito, a homeschooling veteran and mother of seven, who shares her insights on creating an enriching and safe...

In the second installment of our Back to School series on the Parenting Great Kids podcast, Dr. Meg Meeker interviews Sarah Kimmel, a family tech expert, to discuss effective strategies for communicating internet safety with children. Sarah emphasizes the importance of implementing parental controls and filters on devices and apps to create a safer online environment for children. She suggests using multiple layers of protection, such as in-app controls and on-device control settings like...

In this special Back to School episode, Dr. Meg Meeker delves into the challenges parents face in navigating the digital world with the expertise of guest Titania Jordan, the Chief Marketing and Chief Parent Officer of Bark Technologies. Together, they shed light on the crucial need for technological solutions to ensure children's safety online. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Explore the obstacles of raising children in the technologically-dominated era. Recognize the significance of...

Joining us today is Alli Worthington, an author with an impressive grasp on a familiar topic close to many hearts - mom guilt. Navigating her successful career while parenting her five boys, Alli has experienced firsthand the societal pressures all mothers face. Alli's groundbreaking national survey investigating the pains of motherhood led to her latest thought-provoking book, 'Remaining You While Raising Them'.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Navigate the societal pressures...

Are you longing for a stronger connection with your almost grown kids, but finding it challenging because it feels like you're speaking different languages? Many parents face this dilemma. You may have resorted to nagging and lecturing your kids thinking it will make them listen and understand, but let's be honest, that approach doesn't work. Fortunately, there's a better way. Join renowned experts, Dr. Meg Meeker and Dr. Emily Kline, as they engage in an enlightening discussion on effective...

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Meeker, joins forces with Dr. Jill Simons Throughout the episode, Dr. Meeker and Dr. Simons encourage listeners to ask themselves some tough questions, challenging popular narratives and encouraging informed decision-making. They emphasize the importance of providing unwavering support and love to children experiencing gender dysphoria while advocating for cautious approaches when addressing their unique needs.   The key moments in this episode are: ...

If you're feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from juggling countless responsibilities and tasks, only to find that you still don't have enough time for what matters most to you, then you are not alone! Many parents are caught in a cycle of busyness that only leads to stress and burnout, despite their best efforts. Our guest, Crystal Paine, who is a mom of six, bestselling author, and entrepreneur, shares with Dr. Meeker tips from her new book, The Time-Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy...

On this special Father's Day episode, Dr. Meeker and her special guests explore the worries, joys, and unwavering love that fathers experience in their parenting journey. Joining the roundtable is Andy Doole, a devoted father, author, influencer, and Seattle Seahawks in-game host. Benjamin Watson, a father of seven and Super Bowl Champion, also lends his insights, and completing the panel is Michael Dickson, a successful businessman and devoted father of three. Topics covered: Create a safe...

In this episode, Dr. Meeker and Nate Randle, the CEO of GABB discuss kids and social media. Parents today want to stay connected with their child by taking advantage of the latest in technology. However, the same tools that allow this to happen are also not made with a child in mind. Gabb strives to tailor innovative cellular technology exclusively for kids and their parents—keeping them connected and protected. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GabbWireless Instagram:...

Dr. Meeker has picked out some of her favorite shows from the past 7 years of podcasting. We will be playing clips of six episodes as we go down memory lane.

Sarah Moore’s book, Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science, & Better Behavior helps mitigate adults’ very real struggles, and gives them specific strategies that increase cooperation and connection with the children in their lives. Offering an in-depth look at commonly used but often misguided parenting techniques, she offers insightful and practical alternatives based on the latest research.

Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, pastor to pastors, and New York Times best-selling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 15 million copies worldwide. Throughout his storied career as a clinician, he started treatment centers, created breakthrough new models rooted in research, and has been a leading voice on issues of mental health and leadership on a global scale.

Katie Davis Majors is the bestselling author of Kisses from Katie and Daring to Hope. Katie is the founder of Amazima Ministries, an organization that desires to empower people in Uganda through authentic relationships, education, community strengthening, vocational training, and spiritual discipleship.

Bruce is passionate about helping young adults plan and live an intentional and fulfilling life. At age 25, after being up all-night using alcohol and drugs, he fell on his knees and begged God to help him. God answered his prayers and completely turned his life around. Bruce coaches young adults to take responsibility for their relationships with God and their family/friends, what career to pursue and managing their money.

Amy W Daughters is the Author of Dear Dana: That time I went crazy and wrote all 580 of my Facebook friends a handwritten letter.

There are times in life when God shows Himself so clearly it’s hard not to want to tell the world about it. In 18 Days of Grace, Nate and Anna Weeber share the terrifying, uncertain, and faith-building adventure when Anna experienced a severe ruptured brain aneurysm at 26 weeks pregnant.

Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child and went on to pursue work in psychology and animal science. She has become a leading advocate for autistic communities and has also written books and provided consultation on the humane treatment of animals.

Irene Ericksen is known internationally for her expertise in teen sexual risk prevention and has recently authored a summary of the research on gender identity confusion in adolescents. Mary Anne Mosack is the President/CEO of Ascend, a national organization helping youth make healthy choices about sex, relationships,and marriage through Sexual Risk Avoidance (SRA) education.

Irene Ericksen is known internationally for her expertise in teen sexual risk prevention and has recently authored a summary of the research on gender identity confusion in adolescents. Mary Anne Mosack is the President/CEO of Ascend, a national organization helping youth make healthy choices about sex, relationships,and marriage through Sexual Risk Avoidance (SRA) education.

A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope, and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the United States. We can all help prevent suicide! If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the suicide and crisis lifeline 988 or visit 988lifeline.org where you can chat live with someone who is there to...

Tori Hope Petersen (Track and Field All-American) is a former foster youth letting her Abba be known. She is passionate about foster care reform, adoption advocacy, vulnerable populations, and seeing the love of God change people's lives!

Autumn Michaelis is a self-taught recipe creative, mom to 5 boys, and Whole30’s Coaching Manager and Certified Coach. Autumn loves making budget-friendly, no-fuss recipes for her family of 7 who have eaten Paleo-ish since 2017, which she shares on Whole Food for 7. She has a BS in Exercise Physiology from BYU but focused on food when she realized how deeply it can change our health.

Join Dr. Meg Meeker in a special Christmas podcast about the “Living Emmanuel.” She shares some great insight into the parenting perspective of Mary, the mother of Jesus.