Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Talking to your kids about sex seems to be one of the most difficult conversations you will have as a parent. You may be wondering when is the right time, what should you say, and how do you bring up the conversation without making things awkward? These questions are normal, but they don’t have to be something that keeps you from teaching your kids about sex the way they should learn: from someone that loves them and someone they know and trust. If you don’t teach them, someone else will. This is why Dr. Meg wanted to have her friend Dr. Joe McIlhaney on the show to talk about all the concerns you may have going into this discussion. Dr. McIlhaney is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist and founded the Medical Institute of Sexual Health in 1992, and with a resume like that he’s sure to give some great information to help you in your parenting journey. Do you have a question for Dr. Meg? If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer, email them to [email protected] and listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!

WELCOME

Dr. Meg starts this episode by introducing her special guest, Dr. Joe McIlhaney and their conversation regarding how to have a conversation with your kids about sex. She also teases her points to ponder that you can start using right away.

A CONVERSATION WITH DR. JOE MCILHANEY (PART 1)

In today’s episode Dr. Meeker has an important conversation with Dr. Joe McIlhaney about the importance of having a conversation with your kids around the topic of sex.

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A CONVERSATION WITH DR. JOE MCILHANEY (PART 2)

In today’s episode Dr. Meeker has an important conversation with Dr. Joe McIlhaney about the importance of having a conversation with your kids around the topic of sex.

POINTS TO PONDER

Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about how to have the important conversation with your kids about sex.

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The role of a father is vitally important. There is a place inside of every child that desperately wants and needs their father’s affirmation, acceptance and love. Yet many families have suffered generations of dysfunctional behavior, leaving those core needs (from father to child) unmet. Fathers in general don’t believe they are doing a good job with their kids -- they struggle to love their kids because they weren’t shown love by their own father. They don’t know how to bless their children because they never received a father’s blessing themselves. Research shows that disappointment in children due to a father’s absence, disinterest, mistreatment or abuse will often lead to a rejection of God, our heavenly Father. Alex and Stephen Kendrick share with Dr. Meeker how we typically get our first concept of what God is like from our earthly father. If a dad is loving and present in a child’s life, it’s easy for them to see God that way. If he is distant, absent or abusive, children will often view God in that light. It’s crucial that we view God for who He really is, and not for what our earthly father was like. The good news is that the chains of any family tree dysfunction can be broken! We don’t have to continue on in the pain and wounded-ness caused by an earthly father. God not only knows your story, but He wants to redeem your story for good. The Kendrick Brothers share how their new documentary, Show Me the Father weaves together four real-life fathering stories, providing an inspiring, hope-filled reminder of the importance of fathers in families and society, while also reminding us that we have a perfect heavenly Father who wants to heal our deepest wounds.

WELCOME

Dr. Meg starts this episode by introducing her guests, Alex and Stephen Kendrick, creators of the documentary, Show Me the Father. Dr. Meg also teases her points to ponder that you can start using right away. Dr. Meeker introduces her free webinar, When No Stops Working that you can find at meekerparenting.com!

A CONVERSATION WITH ALEX AND STEPHEN KENDRICK (PART 1)

In today’s episode, Dr. Meeker has a heartfelt conversation with Alex and Stephen Kendrick about fathering and their new documentary, Show Me the Father. They discuss the vital importance of a father in the life of a child, the need for men to be healed of their own father-wounds so they can learn to truly love and affirm their own children, as well as how to disassociate an earthly father’s attributes from God’s perfect, loving attributes. *Show Me the Father is being released September 10th in theaters across the U.S. and internationally. For more information, visit www.ShowMeTheFatherMovie.com

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A CONVERSATION WITH ALEX AND STEPHEN KENDRICK (PART 2)

In today’s episode, Dr. Meeker has a heartfelt conversation with Alex and Stephen Kendrick about fathering and their new documentary, Show Me the Father. They discuss the vital importance of a father in the life of a child, the need for men to be healed of their own father-wounds so they can learn to truly love and affirm their own children, as well as how to disassociate an earthly father’s attributes from God’s perfect, loving attributes. *Show Me the Father is being released September 10th in theaters across the U.S. and internationally. For more information, visit www.ShowMeTheFatherMovie.com

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Sometimes your little ones throw tantrums, but wouldn’t it be nice to make them less frequent or easier to diffuse? As a parent, it’s easy to feel like you can’t ever figure out what is upsetting your child and everything you try seems to make things worse. A lot of the tantrums that happen are the result of the children’s inability to communicate with mommy or daddy. Teaching your children sign language can help in a big way! It’s also proven that your child learning sign language can improve brain development on top of aiding in communication. Elise Tate has written a wonderful book, Sign Me Up For A Happy Home, to help you kick-start that journey to clear communication with your child. Elise is the mother of two bi-racial children, known for her DIY tips and tricks, a frugal couponing pro, and wife of NFL wide receiver Golden Tate. She joins Dr. Meeker in this episode (and the next) as they talk about the benefits of sign language in a parent-child relationship, and she shares some amazing stories about how her children were able to tell her what they needed and help put an end to frustrating tantrums! Whether your kids are one year old or four years old, this is an episode that you’ll want to pay close attention to! Do you have a question for Dr. Meeker? If so, email them to [email protected] and listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!

WELCOME

Dr. Meg starts this episode by introducing her guest, Elise Tate, author of the wonderful book Sign Me Up. She also teases her points to ponder that you can start using right away. Dr. Meeker also introduces her free webinar, When No Stops Working that you can find at meekerparenting.com!

A CONVERSATION WITH ELISE TATE (PART 1)

In today’s episode, Dr. Meeker talks with Elise Tate, author of the book Sign Me Up. Listen in on a great conversation about how teaching your children sign language can help bridge the communication gap you may be experiencing with them.

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A CONVERSATION WITH ELISE TATE (PART 2)

In today’s episode, Dr. Meeker talks with Elise Tate, author of the book Sign Me Up. Listen in on a great conversation about how teaching your children sign language can help bridge the communication gap you may be experiencing with them.

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FROM THE PRODUCER

Thanks for listening to Episode 128, Teaching Sign Language to your Children and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach over FIVE MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!

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Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Parenting Guru Dayna Abraham, author of the acclaimed book "Calm the Chaos," to unveil science-backed strategies for raising emotionally intense children. They delve into Dayna's personal journey, the triggers behind challenging behaviors, and her empathy-based approach to parenting. They emphasize the importance of managing meltdowns, fostering a harmonious family dynamic, and building rock-solid parent-child bonds as the foundation for effective guidance. The discussion also highlights the critical role of community support and parental self-care in navigating the emotional rollercoaster of parenthood.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding Your Child: Dayna dives into "Calm the Chaos," exploring the reasons behind tantrums, defiance, and emotional dysregulation. She emphasizes the importance of compassionate understanding and validation to effectively reach your child.

Five-Step Blueprint: Dayna unveils a proven five-step approach to handling challenging behaviors, including de-escalation techniques, energy management, and long-term solutions. Discover how to avoid power struggles and implement positive behavioral interventions.

Building Trust & Connection: The conversation underscores the power of active listening, open communication, and building trust for fostering positive parent-child relationships. Learn how to empathetically guide and support your child's emotional growth.

Our Guest:

Dayna Abraham is a trusted leader in the parenting community, boasting over a decade of experience as an award-winning, national board-certified educator. As the founder of Lemon Lime Adventures, a popular parenting site with over 41 million viewers in under seven years, she has demonstrated her exceptional ability to connect with and inspire audiences worldwide. Additionally, Dayna serves as the CEO of Calm the Chaos, a highly successful company offering her compassionate framework to support thousands of parents globally. Her impactful work has been featured in HuffPost, Babble, Scary Mommy, BuzzFeed, ADDitude Magazine, and Positive Parenting Solutions, further solidifying her esteemed reputation in the field.

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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 strategies to bridge the communication gap with your almost grown kids.

Their conversation focuses on:

• The art of effective communication to build stronger relationships with your almost grown kids.
• Practical tips on setting healthy cell phone use boundaries for teens.
• The importance of showing genuine interest in your teenager's life and how active listening can make a huge difference.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 The Challenges of Communicating with Older Kids

00:03:48 Giving Kids Control and the Power of Active Listening

00:05:25 Redefining a Parent's Job

00:07:12 Communicating with Troubled Teens

00:10:43 Working with Parents and the Limitations of Parenthood

00:15:17 The Importance of Understanding Why Kids Say They Hate School

00:16:09 Motivational Listening and Self-Actualization

00:19:11 Motivating a 16-Year-Old Boy to Study

00:21:26 Addressing Unhealthy Eating Habits in Teenagers

00:31:01 Parents' Power to Limit Phone Use

00:31:33 Can Kids Make Good Decisions?

00:32:49 Monitoring Kids' Phone Usage

00:33:20 Privacy vs. Parental Involvement

00:34:32 Key Takeaways and Book Recommendation

ABOUT OUR GUEST

EMILY KLINE, PHD is a clinical psychologist and writer in Boston. She has held faculty positions in psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. Released in April 2023, The School of Hard Talks: How to Have Real Conversations with Your (Almost Grown) Kids is available for purchase in bookstores, via Amazon and other online retailers!

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