On this special Father's Day episode, Dr. Meeker and her special guests explore the worries, joys, and unwavering love that fathers experience in their parenting journey. Joining the roundtable is Andy Doole, a devoted father, author, influencer, and Seattle Seahawks in-game host. Benjamin Watson, a father of seven and Super Bowl Champion, also lends his ins ... 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
May 2024
Introducing: Parenting & You With Dr. Shefali
This is not your typical parenting podcast. It is a podcast about raising the parent as much as it is about raising our children. Join Dr. Shefali, the pioneer of conscious parenting, New York Times bestselling author, clinical psychologist, and Oprah’s favorite parenting expert, ... Show More
2m 27s
Sep 2023
Shifting Your Parenting Mindset with Dr. Tim Clinton - Part 1
In the first part of this special episode, Mark Gregston sits down with Dr. Tim Clinton, co-host of Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing parents today. They talk about why spending quality time with your teens is so important, what dads ... Show More
22m 39s
Jun 2021
Success Story with Emilie, Mother of Two
The initial transition to connective parenting isn’t exactly a straight line, and it can take years for us as parents to unlearn everything that was imposed on us when we were younger. But, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
For this episode, I’ve invited long time member, Emilie, ... Show More
22m 15s
Jul 2024
2230: Can Parents Ever Really Let Go? by Dr. Jack Stoltzfus of Parents Letting Go on Parenting Advice
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2230:Dr. Jack Stoltzfus explores the enduring nature of parental love and the challenge of letting go, even as children reac ... Show More
12m 6s
Feb 2023
Global Parenting - Casey O'Roarty [387]
Toward the end of 2022, I joined more than 60 other parenting experts at the first ever global parenting conference in Abu Dhabi —Parenthood: The UnConference. In this episode, Casey O’Roarty, fellow speaker and teen expert joins me to talk about our experience at the conference ... Show More
45m 29s