
Today's Guest(s)
Actress, producer, New York Times best-selling author and inspirational speaker, Candace Cameron Bure is passionate about her family and faith. Known to millions worldwide from her role as D.J. Tanner on the iconic family sitcom “Full House,” Candace continues to flourish in the entertainment industry as a role model to women of all ages.
EPISODE NOTES
You probably know her as D.J. Tanner from Full House in the 1980s and 1990s, or D.J. Tanner-Fuller from her newest show Fuller House. Candace Cameron Bure is talking with Dr. Meg in this episode and has a lot to say about teaching your kids to persevere, which is the topic of her children’s book Candace Center Stage. Also, Candace was fortunate enough to be able to be a stay-at-home mom when her children were young, and she gives some great advice to moms making the transition from work to home and then back again after her kids grew up. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away. If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!
0:00 – AD – MILK LIFE
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0:54 – AD – LITTLE PASSPORTS
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1:54 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces the topic “Candace Center Stage.” She also teases her conversation with Candace Cameron Bure and her points to ponder.
3:55 – PARENTING RESOURCES
Parents, have you ever experienced a meltdown with your kids? Dr. Meg experienced one with her four-year-old granddaughter recently, and she can give you first-hand advice on how to diffuse the situation quickly and effectively. Sign up for her free webinar at disciplinewebinar.com to learn how you can be a better parent in tough situations and access a free discipline planning workshop! Sign up for free today!
5:18 – A CONVERSATION WITH CANDACE CAMERON BURE (PART 1)
Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Candace Cameron Bure about her book Candace Center Stage. They discuss the book, things Candace has learned from balancing parenting with a demanding career, and maintaining her beliefs and values in showbusiness.
32:52 – AD – SUN BASKET
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34:59 – AD – KIWI CO
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36:54 – A CONVERSATION WITH CANDACE CAMERON BURE (PART 2)
Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Candace Cameron Bure about her book Candace Center Stage. They discuss the book, things Candace has learned from balancing parenting with a demanding career, and maintaining her beliefs and values in showbusiness.
55:52 – POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you teach your kids about perseverance through tough situations.
59:06 – PARENT PEP RALLY
59:54 – FROM THE PRODUCER
Thanks for listening to Episode 69, Candace Center Stage and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than FIVE MILLION downloads!
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