DR. MEG & GUEST MELANIE HEMPE (Part 1)
Join Dr. Meg and Melanie Hempe BSN as they discuss the ultra-important topic of kids and screen-time. Melanie is the founder and president of ScreenStrong, an organization empowering parents to help their children gain the benefits of screen media without the toxic consequences of overuse that threatens healthy mental ... Show More
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Ep. 289: Which Parenting Style Is Best? Ask Dr. Meg
Are your parenting methods helping or hindering your child’s development?In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker, pediatrician and bestselling author, breaks down the four key parenting styles—authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful—and how each o ... Show More
48m 41s
Aug 15
Ep. 287: Discipline Without Drama
Parenting strong-willed kids can be exhausting—but it doesn’t have to be a constant battle. In this episode, Dr. Meg is joined by Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast, to talk about how to handle big emotions—starting with your own. From d ... Show More
35m 28s
Nov 2023
A Smartphone-Free Adolescence: Melissa’s Story (#172)
Today, Melanie has a very special guest—her daughter, Melissa! In this episode, we will hear how Melissa feels about growing up without social media or a smartphone. They discuss an overview of teen brain science, what makes social media irresistible for teens, the risks for teen ... Show More
1h 7m
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
Feb 2021
I Struggle Every Day With Being a Good Mom
Fitness trainer Jillian Michaels shares her number one principle when it comes to parenting: always lead by example. She tries to set a good example for her kids in every aspect of life, not just with fitness and nutrition, but with the hard stuff, too – like owning up to your mi ... Show More
13m 10s
Jan 2024
A Psychologist’s Perspective on Screen Addiction with Tom Heidrich (#178)
Today, Mandee interviews Tom Heidrich, a ScreenStrong Ambassador from Brisbane, Australia. Tom recently completed a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology and is registered as a fully licensed psychologist in Australia. His specialized areas encompass anxiety and depr ... Show More
34m 30s