Nov 25
Ep. 303: The Science of Feeling Safe Again
<p>In this follow-up to our conversation on divorce and healing, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with therapist and integrative healer <strong>Dawn Wiggins</strong> to talk about what it really takes to recover from <em>any kind of trauma</em> — whether it’s divorce, loss, or years of e ... Show More
38m 9s
Nov 19
Ep. 302: Before, During, or After Divorce—What Every Parent Needs to Hear
<p>Children process divorce very differently than adults do. In this episode, we explore how to recognize their pain, help them express big emotions, and avoid critical parenting mistakes post-divorce. Learn the do’s and don’ts of co-parenting, when to introduce a new partner, an ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 10
Ep.301: Cultivating Peace and Truth in Parenting: Faith-Based Insights from Max Lucado
<p>In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado to talk about parenting peace, faith-based mindset shifts, and the concept of "picky thinking." Learn how to guard your mind, model faith for your teens, an ... Show More
35m 26s
Dec 2022
ATG 102: This is what your kids actually think about you: My eye-opening conversation with Dr. Meg Meeker
<p>Being a parent means a lot of things. It can be joyful, fun, and one of life’s greatest blessings. It can also be challenging, overwhelming, and just plain hard. No matter what season of parenting you’re in, my guest Dr. Meg Meeker has some awesome encouragement for you.<br/>< ... Show More
51m 33s
Sep 2023
Episode 132: The Truth About the Prosperity Gospel and Parenting with Kate Bowler
One of our favorite things about interviewing folks on this podcast is that we get to introduce you to some of our favorite voices…the ones we trust most. Well, this brilliant, hilarious, wonder of a woman likely needs no introduction to most of you. But, if you’ve been living un ... Show More
37m 58s
Sep 2021
Parental Burnout and a Reasonable Approach to Screens (with Dr. Meghan Owenz)
Janet’s guest is Dr. Meghan Owenz, a psychologist, professor, parent, and author. Meghan’s new book “Spoiled Right: Delaying Screens and Giving Children What They Really Need” offers the latest research on the effects of screens on young children along with a plethora of practica ... Show More
34m 11s
Mar 2024
Tapping Into Healthy Mental and Spiritual Habits for Our Families: Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Charles Fay & Melina Luna Smith
<p dir="ltr">The Bible reminds us over and over what a gift from God children are. As parents, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different worries when it comes to raising a child: Are they healthy? Are they happy? Are they kind to other people? One essential element of p ... Show More
23m 37s
Jan 2020
The Securely Attached Child and How to Handle Disrespectful Behavior (with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson)
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson joins Janet to discuss what children need most from the adults in their lives to feel securely attached, self-confident, and happy. Tina outlines the truths that scientific research and her own experience show, and then using the parenting tools she describe ... Show More
32m 23s
May 2023
Ep 305: Physical + Sexual Child Abuse. Protecting Our Kids & Navigating the Aftermath with Dr. Missy Gryder
<p>We are talking about a needed topic today. The reality is child abuse happens, every day in many different ways. My intention with this conversation is that you walk away educated to have conversations in your home as a family about abuse. No one wants to have them, but they a ... Show More
47m 50s
Talking with your kids about faith is an important topic for many families these days, and your job as a parent is to help them develop that role of faith in their lives. Because faith is such a big topic, Dr. Meg invited Abdu Murray, the North American Director with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and the author of two books, including his latest, G ... Show More
