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 lif ... Show More
Jul 8
Ep.282: Teen Parenting: Are You Fueling the Drama or Easing the Tension?
Is your response to your teen’s emotions helping—or hurting—the situation? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Sheri Gazitt, teen life coach and founder of Teen Wise, to explore how parents unintentionally contribute to the emotional “drama” of adolescence— ... Show More
35m 48s
Jun 24
Ep. 281: Keeping Kids Safe in the Age of AI
Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes Leslie Tyler, Director of Parent Education at Pinwheel and a champion for Children’s Digital Wellness, to unpack the risks and opportunities AI brings into our children’s lives. In this episode, we explore: Why children are early adopters of AI—and what pa ... Show More
33m 36s
Jun 17
Ep. 280: Let Go to Lead Better: How Biblical Wisdom Can Ease Parenting Anxiety
Is your parenting stress spilling over into your child's life? You're not alone—and you're not powerless. In this episode, Mark Gerson, author of God Was Right, shares how biblical wisdom—paired with modern psychology—can radically shift the way we understand independence, fear, ... Show More
36m 55s
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
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 are ... 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
11m 14s