A new study released by Harvard Medical School shows us doctors that we were wrong and that, surprise, grandmothers were right all along.
Childhood obesity is an epidemic across this country. Here are 8 ways to prevent weight gain and improve your family’s relationship with food.
Another setback in the baby formula shortage crisis has parents worried, but it’s still not safe to make your own.
Whether or not your child gets the Covid vaccine is your choice, but make sure it’s an informed one.
Yes, you can get your child to eat healthy, even if he’s a picky eater.
Your child wants to know what you think about her, especially as her body is changing.
After you have the sex talk with your child, there’s one more talk you must have. Most parents make the mistake of skipping it.
Is your child ready to have the sex talk? Here’s how to know.
Your teen doesn’t have to be another statistic. Talk to him about sex.
Yes, you need to have THAT talk with your child. Don’t worry. I’ll tell you how.
Is it safe for your child to play indoor sports right now? Yes and no. Dr. Meg explains.
In this article, I offer my response to some of the most frequently asked questions about the new COVID-19 vaccine that I’ve received from my readers.
Many parents are struggling with the prospect of schools reopening this fall amid coronavirus spikes. Here’s what the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
It seems like everyone is sick with a cold or the flu. Don’t worry. This is typical for this time of year that is so fondly known as flu season.
Dr. Meg provides a worried dad with practical advice to help his teenage daughter struggling with OCD.
If you have a teen, you need to understand the risks of e-cigarettes and vaping. Here is what you need to know about them and their related illnesses.
Vaccinations have been a hot button topic for some time, but with school starting in a few weeks, many uncertain parents are revisiting immunization.
As a pediatrician, I believe it is important to educate mothers. Here are the most popular breastfeeding myths explained and debunked.
ADHD can provide a daunting situation, but remember that you are in charge. You can give medication or not, depending on your comfort level.
So-called “common” remedies just don’t work. Here’s my top at-home remedies to fight the common cold in your baby…
Our relationships with our bodies and self-worth can have a huge effect on our children. Here’s how to live healthier AND stay a positive role model.
Getting your baby to stay asleep is simpler than your google search may suggest. Parents need the undisputed clinical truth — infant sleep expert explains.
The conversation around vaccines is controversial to say the least. Here, a pediatrician and parenting expert explains the reasons for vaccination.
Even the fussiest baby on earth can be sleep trained. Try these tips from parenting expert Dr. Bill Sears to get your baby sleeping through the night.
Young boys are naturally curious about their bodies, but when does harmless play turn into something dangerous? Read an expert’s advice for a worried mother.
We all know the physical dangers of teen sex, but the emotional repercussions are just as damaging. Use these expert-approved tips for having “The Talk”.
One of the biggest parenting issues out there is a controversial one: vaccines. Here’s an expert opinion, so you can do what’s best for your child.
I recommend that EVERY parent build a strong relationship with a pediatrician, but finding one can be tough. Here are 5 questions to ask.
It’s called the “common cold”, but when your baby gets sick you can’t treat them the way you would treat yourself. Read these expert-approved tips.
Screen time can be harmful to developing children. Here’s how to keep the screen life and real life balanced.
Lately, the fears of real-life dangers have been setting in. HIV, AIDS, and other diseases are very real and are something to watch out for. Here’s my guide.
Many teens struggle to establish healthy sleep routines. Here’s how to differentiate between poor sleep and serious issues.
If you have an abusive ex, you need to get to the root of the issue for the sake of your children.
If your child is finding potty training difficult, this surprising issue might be the reason why.
Breastfeeding is so good for babies, but certain medications and factors can affect the process. Here’s what you need to know.
Parents, sugar addiction is REAL and DAMAGING. Set your children up for a healthier, happier life instead.
Nowadays, everything can be cured with a pill, but they shouldn’t always be. Use these 3 tips for children with ADHD.
Fatty, sweet foods have the capacity to become just as addictive as cocaine.
Through research, we know that breastfeeding is best for babies, but it may now be confirmed as a preventative measure for breast cancer.
Don’t wait for the government, your child’s school, or a community program to tell you what to do for your kids; you do it.
I recently heard from a mother who has a seven-year-old son who is having issues with bedwetting.
More women ages 24-39 are being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, a new study released in The Journal of the American Medical Association reports.
What is going on? You rack your brains wondering if he hates school, is being bullied, or if he has some serious psychological issue he’s battling.
Roe v. Wade is now 40 years old and when it passed, I was 15. As an active Catholic sophomore in high school, I knew something in our world was different.
Every physician makes mistakes, and I understand that. Unfortunately for doctors, the mistakes we make can cost kids their lives.
October is SIDS Awareness month, and I would be remiss not to address it. The death of a child is every parent’s deepest fear.
Did you happen to read the popular article, “The Mom Stays in the Picture,” by mom Allison Tate at The Huffington Post?
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and in 2012, about 40,000 women will die of it.
A new study from the British Medical Journal found that doctors who trust their gut feelings when evaluating a sick child significantly helped the child.
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!
Kids approach eating very differently than we do. For most boys and girls under nine to ten years old, eating is simply not a priority.
Believe it or not, there is a contingent of well-meaning parents (particularly athletic ones) who are encouraging their kids to participate in marathons.
I love watching the Olympics, but somehow, it pushes my parenting buttons. “Oohing and ahhing” at young, elite athletes makes me question my own parenting.
A frightening study was just release in The New England Journal of Medicine about the state of our children’s health.
We are back in the swing of things on the blog today. I’ll have new content soon, but in the meantime, here is a question and my reply from a reader last fall.
The television show, Biggest Loser, has come under fire recently for sending the wrong message to kids about weight loss.
Many of you have asked my opinion about the HPV vaccine Gardasil and teen girls and boys. Here are my thoughts.
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.
So many of you have written asking questions about vaccinations- particularly Varicella (chickenpox) and the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccines.
A reader recently wrote to ask my help with her 3rd grader’s newly developed sleep problem.
Starving, binging, vomiting and using laxatives to lose weight are no longer issues that just teenage girls contend with. Nope. Now, adult women are doing them.
My mother loves people by feeding them. She stuffs them with good food-meat, usually, with potatoes and dark gravy.
Puberty starting in the first and second grades? Yes — Pediatrics has just released a study confirming our worries.
She’s too chubby. He’s too scrawny. Food obsession- whether it revolves around restriction or indulgence haunts our children. And as such, it haunts all of us.
As predictably as the sun rises each morning, when mid-October rolls around, my office is inundated with panic-stricken mothers. Their worry? Let’s find out.
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.
