Meg is creative, chill, and a mom of five teenagers. In this episode, she candidly and generously shares her experiences in parenting grown people who still live in your house. Her words are kind, honest, and freeing. I can't wait for you to listen to this episode and get encouragement from Meg. Meg's post on raising teenagers that we all didn't know we desp ... Show More
Yesterday
How I Handle My Kids and Phones
When I shared in last month’s newsletter that my teenage boys finally got cell phones, the response was overwhelming. It was so big, we pivoted our plan for today’s episode to talk about it. This is such a personal conversation, which is why I’m going to share our personal experi ... Show More
48m 13s
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
Oct 2022
Parenting Outside The Lines with Meghan Leahy
In this episode, John and Vanessa talk all about parenting with parent coach and author, Meghan Leahy. Meghan Leahy is the mother of three daughters. She practices Zen Buddhism, holds a bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education and a master’s degree in school counselin ... Show More
33m 14s
Oct 2023
Relax, It’s Fine: Underparenting with Caitlin Murray from Big Time Adulting
Join me in this episode for a refreshingly candid conversation with Caitlin Murray, the creative mind behind Big Time Adulting. Caitlin shares her parenting journey, which started as a way to cope with her son's leukemia diagnosis and turned into a humorous and realistic look at ... Show More
18m 42s
Apr 2019
Q&A with Dacey: aesthetics explained, messaging magic, and high school jitters
Welcome back to Sorta Awesome Dacey, Meg's fourteen year old daughter. In this episode in the Extra Awesome series, Dacey explains for us what the teenage crowd means when they talk about "aesthetic," why Discord is the best messaging platform, and how she feels about starting hi ... Show More
29 m
Oct 2023
AP 533: Perfectionism in Parenting Teens: How to Help your Perfectionist Kids, Better Handle your Own Mistakes, and What to do When your Kids Notice That you’re Human || co-interview with Heather Frazier
This week I have a co-interview between me and Heather Frazier, host of the Pivot Parenting podcast. First, I share how I've seen perfectionism affect my experience raising children and also as a middle school teacher. Then, Heather teaches how we can better handle when our teens ... Show More
57m 15s
Sep 2022
Ages and Stages Series-- The Elementary Years :: Dr. Meg Meeker [Ep 378]
What is your favorite elementary school memory? A teacher you loved? Playing on a favorite team? Parenting elementary school kids can sometimes feel like a breath of fresh air - kids are more capable, they can get their own snacks, help out around the house, and more. But in ever ... Show More
51m 11s
Nov 2022
Megz || The Power in Knowing Your Worth
Good Morning Gorgeous! In today’s podcast we have a fun sit down with Megz where we discuss everything Megz: from her career journey as an online beauty creator, to dating struggles and lessons, to dating standards, knowing your worth, achievements, natural hair and beauty and mu ... Show More
52m 4s
Jul 2016
#7: The Strong Willed Child (with guest Laura Ingraham)
Dr. Meg talks with radio talk show host and author Laura Ingraham about the strong willed child. If you have a willful child and you feel like the relationship has become defined by wins or losses, fatigue, and guilt, then this episode is custom built for you. Send your success s ... Show More
33m 53s