How Dads can make Christmas fun for Kids
Christmas brings a feeling of celebration and anticipation for adults and for kids.
December 15, 2022
Christmas brings a feeling of celebration and anticipation for adults and for kids.
When your child doesn’t like school, something is going on at school. You have to get to the bottom of it.
Use this Earth Day to instill gratitude in your child for nature and all it has to offer.
Is your child returning to in-person school this fall? If so you may still be hesitant. Here’s how to prepare to safely transition back to school.
Is your child online learning this fall? Here are some tips to ease your child (and you) into remote schooling this fall.
Black History Month is for all ethnic backgrounds to celebrate. Talk with your kids about heroes such as Dr. Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks.
Asking the right questions will ensure your child has a stress-free year.
Debating on homeschooling your child? Here are the factors to consider when making this big decision as a parent.
We cannot single out the issue of transgenderism and treat it counter to the way we treat all other medical issues.
It’s the school season once more. It’s as stressful as can be for any parent; here are my tips to make the transition easier than ever.
Three steps to keeping your child safe from social media advertising— without your help, your child’s world can be a very scary place.
When children cheat it usually speaks to a larger issue at play. Dr. Meg reveals how to evaluate the issue and respond with clarity.
The practice of opening bathrooms to transgender children poses not only a bodily risk, but a psychological one as well. Here, a doctor’s perspective.
Abstinence education often gets a bad rap, but it empowers teens with knowledge and a sense of control. Here, a doctor’s approach to sex ed.
What does a parent do when their child repeats adult language and asks what it means? Master this uncomfortable situation with Dr. Meg’s help.
Fifty Shades of Grey promotes unhealthy views of sexuality. Here are 6 myths the film promotes about sex, and how you can protect your child from them.
In today’s world, our kids are learning about sex far earlier than we did. Use this trick to determine whether your child is ready to have “The Talk”.
If you don’t teach your child about sex and intimacy, someone else will. Dr. Meg Meeker shares an excerpt from her parenting toolkit on having “The Talk”.
Racism is a product of nurture, not nature. In a world of increasing racial tensions, foster acceptance and inclusivity in your children.
Allowing your child to bring a cell phone to school does their performance and success a disservice. Dr. Meg Meeker explains why schools should be screen-free.
Back to school is always a little rough. Try these six tips to help your children be more disciplined, well-rested, and excited when the weekend finally hits!
Is your child asking to be homeschooled? Here is how to handle this sensitive situation with practicality.
Mothers, you’re doing a better job than you think. Give yourself a pat on the back and a little love!
Friends, this movie seems like just another flick but it’s so much more damaging to your family than you realize. Here’s why.
Dr. Meg shares her thoughts on an incredible book by author Daniel Ryan Day about gratitude and leaving your comfort zone.
It’s my pleasure to “swap” blog posts today with Linda Weddle from Life Threads, the blog for Awana.
When we allow public access to our deepest selves, we give others control over us. We should not allow this to happen to our kids.
Recently, a reader asked how to explain to her young daughter what the word “rape” meant.
Today, I’m featured on American Catholic Radio. Hear my interview in the Sharing Faith segment.
Today’s post is a second follow-up to my original post last week about birth control, religion, and ethics.
THANK YOU for your terrific comments about my recent post, “Birth Control, Religion, and Ethical Issues,” both here on the blog and on Facebook.
A new study looking at more than 4,000 boys around the country confirms what pediatricians like me have been noticing for the past decade.
Earlier this month, I posted about sexual education for children and my opinion on comprehensive versus abstinence programs.
It’s that time again. The presidential election is around the corner and tempers are flying.
It’s my pleasure to host Rachel Cruze today at MegMeekerMD.com. Rachel is the daughter of bestselling author and financial expert Dave Ramsey.
Many married women (and married men) insist that having a best friend of the opposite sex is perfectly healthy.
Women who have had one or more abortions are at a significantly higher risk of having a baby born before 28 weeks gestation, a new study from Finland finds.
Many parents complain that they can’t play games with their kids. A 5-year-old plays Candyland, loses, and throws the dice across the floor.
Kudos to 12-year-old Nathan Sorrell. You may have seen him during the Olympics. He wasn’t in the Olympics; he was advertised during the Olympic games.
Your 4-year-old son tells you that he wants to wear dresses to preschool; should you let him? The New York Times recently weighed in.
Growing up, my parents did a great job of teaching me that managing money is based on one thing: common sense.
June flies into August and as soon as smoke from the Fourth of July fireworks leaves our nostrils. Here we are again.
“Are you crazy?” I said to my husband. He ignored me. Padding to our children’s bedrooms, he whispered, “Come here! I have something to show you.”
It’s school time again and if you are a parent of a teen or even a pre-teen, your child may attend a sex-ed class this year.
Ask Dr. Meg: real questions, real answers. If you’d like to ask me a question, leave a comment on this blog post and I’ll do everything I can to get to it!
Dr. Meg Meeker is a global leading authority in child-father relationships. She has over 30 years of experience as a pediatrician; is the author of the bestselling book and now movie, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters; host of the popular parenting podcast, Parenting Great Kids; TEDTalk and international speaker; and father-inclusive advocate. As an expert in the field, Dr. Meg equips dads (and those who love them) with tools and training based on extensive practical experience and research.