I’ve spent much of my career telling parents how quickly the years go by. Now, as a grandmother, I understand that truth in an entirely different way. There is something remarkable about watching your children become parents and then having the privilege of getting to know their children. And I
There’s a kind of work that doesn’t come with a paycheck, a performance review or much recognition. It happens early in the morning, late at night and in dozens of little moments throughout the day. It’s the work of raising a family. You get everyone up in the morning. Lunches
Back-to-school season comes with new backpacks, fresh notebooks and plenty of excitement. But for many kids, it also comes with something parents may not see right away: anxiety. Will my friends be in my class? Who will I sit with at lunch? What if I don’t know anyone? Will my
There’s a simple prayer I have carried with me for years: Lord, put people in my kids’ lives where I’m lacking. As a parent, that prayer has brought me so much peace. It reminds me that raising great kids was never meant to be a one-person job. We need supportive
In a world where calendars are color-coded and every hour is accounted for, the idea of letting kids “do nothing” can feel… wrong. As parents, we’ve been conditioned to believe that more structure equals more success. More activities. More learning. More productivity. But what if one of the most valuable
Discover how the Five Love Languages can help your child feel deeply loved and understood. Dr. Meg Meeker reflects on insights from Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Gary Chapman, offering practical tools for stronger parent-child connection—especially during the teenage years.
As parents, we’re constantly trying to sort through headlines, opinions, and strong emotions—especially when it comes to our kids’ health. Over the last few days, many of you have reached out asking about the CDC’s newly revised childhood immunization schedule and what it really means for families. In recent days,
There’s something magical about the traditions we carry through the generations—especially at Christmastime. As parents and grandparents, we’re the keepers of those traditions. We pass them down like heirlooms, even when they’re messy or imperfect (maybe especially then). And in doing so, we give our kids and grandkids something powerful:
Discover how parents can move from screen fear to screen confidence. Dr. Meg explores digital wellness, screen time, mental health, and practical tools to help kids thrive in today’s digital world.
Discover how attachment-first parenting can help your family stay calm and connected during the holiday season. Dr. Meg Meeker shares insights from her conversation with parenting expert Todd Sarner on strengthening parent–child relationships through connection, boundaries, and emotional safety.
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