DR. MEG WITH GUEST DAVID THOMAS (Part 1)
Boys need to be coached in the hard work of building emotional muscles. For many boys, the muscles are simply weak or underdeveloped. But weak muscles can get stronger with work. Building emotional muscles is some of the most important, yet most neglected, work in a boy’s journey to manhood. Impacting his everyday li ... Show More
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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
Sep 2021
Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 338]
I’m excited to welcome back Sissy Goff and David Thomas to the show to talk about helping our kids foster friendships. As licensed counselors, working at DayStar Counseling Center in Nashville, they provide support, encouragement & compassion to children, adolescents & families ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2021
Ep 131: Emotionally Resilient Boys
Dr. Michael Gurian, author of Saving Our Sons, The Stone Boys, and 20+ books, joins us for a riveting discussion on the hidden ways in which our institutions and communication hurts boys. Not all is lost: there are plenty of ways we can help boys grow into emotionally resilient a ... Show More
32m 15s
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
Mar 2024
"No One Likes Me": Parenting Through Hurt Feelings
In this episode, Dr. Cathryn explores the emotional and social challenges children like six-year-old Leo face when feeling unliked. We discuss empathetic parenting strategies, the importance of validating children's feelings, and how a Big-Hearted Interpretation can guide them th ... Show More
10m 44s