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Adult Children

19 + years old

Parenting doesn’t “end” at 18, it simply shifts. Once kids become adults (19+), moms and dads move into a stage of mentoring, supporting, and redefining boundaries. Parents often wonder how to stay connected, offer guidance, and still respect their adult child’s independence.

This platform offers carefully curated resources to support and guide you through this important and rewarding phase of your child’s development.

Top Articles and Videos

Circumcision In Boys

I recently received this question from a reader through Twitter. I thought this would be a great subject that will hopefully inspire you to share your opinion.

My Mother’s Presence

My heart is broken. I buried my mother and my best friend last week and I feel as though a truck has driven through the middle of me.

Move over, Superman. Dad’s got this.

Now, I know that many of you reading this may feel like you’re failing in your role, you’re scared of not providing enough for your family, you’re afraid you’re turning into your dad, or you feel so out of touch

Podcasts

Christina Bernardo Meeker Podcast
Guest: Christina Bernardo
Episode 310 | In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Christina Bernardo, Cuban-American mother of five and co-founder of Avocado Health, to discuss parenting through uncertainty, navigating unimaginable grief, and learning to trust your instincts....
Bill High-Meeker Podcast
Guest: Bill High
Episode 309 | In today’s rapidly changing world, family values and parenting strategies are constantly being challenged—especially when adult children return home with new beliefs and perspectives. If your home feels out of sync, it may not be a lack...
Dawn-Wiggins-Meeker Podcast
Guest: Dawn Wiggins
Episode 303 | In this follow-up to our conversation on divorce and healing, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with therapist and integrative healer Dawn Wiggins to talk about what it really takes to recover from any kind of trauma —...
Dr.-Gertrude-Lyons-Meeker-Podcast
Guest: Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Episode 293 | In this compelling episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, TEDx speaker, parenting coach, and author of the upcoming book Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust. Together, they...
Guest: Karen Johnson
Episode 291 | What happens when the kids no longer need you 24/7? In this heartfelt episode of Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker, we dive deep into the emotional and identity-shifting journey that many mothers face when transitioning...
Joe-Hashey-Meeker-Podcast-
Guest: Joe Hashey
Episode 267 | In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Joe Hashey to discuss how parents can balance career ambitions with a thriving family life....

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