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Dec 2022
51m 33s

ATG 102: This is what your kids actually...

JON ACUFF
About this episode

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.

Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician who has practiced child and adolescent medicine for 33 years and is the author of six best-selling books. She is also a nationally acclaimed speaker on parenting issues and serves on the Advisory Board of the Medical Institute. Listen to our conversation for a discussion about what matters most in parenting relationships, managing your kid’s screen time, and so much more!

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Meg's Book List:
Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
Emily Dickenson’s poetry
Jane Austen’s books
Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

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