Parenting Great Kids Podcast - Episode 29
Being a HERO Dad
with guest Philip Rivers
Hosted by Dr. Meg Meeker | June 7th, 2022 | 47:03 min
NFL quarterback talks to Dr. Meg about being a HERO dad and practicing leadership on and off the field.
Today's Guest(s)
Philip Michael Rivers is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL. Philip is not only a star on the football field, but a husband, father of 8 kids, and passionate about his role as a father.
EPISODE NOTES
This week’s episode features Philip Rivers, NFL quarterback of the LA Chargers, talking to Dr. Meg about being a HERO dad. Philip is not only a star on the football field, but he is a husband, father of 8 kids, and he is passionate about his role as a father. He talks about balancing a demanding career with being a great husband and father in his own house. Along with this great conversation with Philip Rivers, Dr. Meg will give you three points to ponder that you don’t want to miss and she answers a question from a mom about getting kids to clean up after themselves. Do you have a question for Dr. Meg? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and she could answer your question in an upcoming episode!
0:00 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces the topic “Being a HERO Dad”. She teases her conversation with Philip Rivers, her three points to ponder, and a social question from a mom about getting kids to lean up messes when they should.
1:36 – PARENTING RESOURCES
Dr. Meg’s new book, HERO: Becoming The Strong Father Your Children Need is available NOW! Many of us know that Dr. Meg has a passion about the relationship between children and their fathers. Regardless of your situation in life, whether you’re married, divorced, widowed, or a step-father, the book HERO: Becoming The Strong Father Your Children Need will show you how and why you should strive to be a hero father and the impact your presence and involvement has on your children. Go to HeroDadBook.com and order your copy today along with a great gift bundle perfect for Father’s Day, birthdays, or any occasion.
2:59 – POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder as you learn more about being a HERO dad!
7:10 – A CONVERSATION WITH PHILIP RIVERS (PART 1)
Dr. Meg welcomes NFL quarterback and HERO father, Philip Rivers to talk about how he balances his career in the NFL with being a great husband and father. Dr. Meg also talks with Philip about how his relationship with his wife, Tiffany, is important to raising great kids.
21:13 – AD – AMAZON KINDLE
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22:34 – AD – STORYWORTH
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23:58 – A CONVERSATION WITH PHILIP RIVERS (PART 2)
Dr. Meg welcomes NFL quarterback and HERO father, Philip Rivers to talk about how he balances his career in the NFL with being a great husband and father. Dr. Meg also talks with Philip about how his relationship with his wife, Tiffany, is important to raising great kids.
39:33 – LET’S GET SOCIAL
Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com or tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD. In this segment, Dr. Meg answers a question from Amber about how to manage expectations of how clean her kids’ bedrooms will and should be according to their ages.
42:58 – PARENT PEP RALLY
43:25 – FROM THE PRODUCER
Thanks for listening to Episode 29, Being a HERO Dad!
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