Parenting Great Kids Podcast - Episode 139
Helping Young Adults Launch
with guest Drs. David and Donna Lane
Hosted by Dr. Meg Meeker | July 20, 2021 | 48:01 min.

Today's Guest(s)
Donna Lane, PhD is an Adjunct Professor of Counseling at Mercer University and a Christian counselor practicing since 1978. She has published numerous articles in professional counseling journals. Founder of the Cody Lane Foundation, which provides individual and small group discipleship/Christian education, she also leads retreats for church/women’s groups and has presented her writings at a variety of churches/Christian organizations. She has authored both fiction & nonfiction Christian books.
EPISODE NOTES
It’s really difficult for kids dealing with the isolation and limits of the COVID-19 pandemic, and these things can cause issues with the head and the heart connecting like they should in even the strongest of kids. It takes a deep understanding of how the brain and the heart work together and experience with difficult mental health issues to help you and your kids explore your own stories and deal with life’s challenges. That’s why in today’s episode, Dr. Meeker talks with Drs. David and Donna Lane, award-winning authors, professors, and Christian counselors. Their passion in life is to help others build a deep, meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ, and their work and writings are all there to help move people in that direction. Give this episode a listen and get ready to help your kids with mental health strategies for this COVID-19 generation! Also, do you have a question for Dr. Meeker? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to future episodes to see if your question is answered in an “Ask Dr. Meg” feature episode!
WELCOME
Dr. Meeker opens today’s episode by introducing her guests, Drs. David and Donna Lane, award-winning authors, professors, and Christian counselors. She also teases her points to ponder that you can start using right away. Also, don’t forget to check out the private parenting group Meeker Parenting at meekerparenting.com!
A CONVERSATION WITH DRS. DAVID AND DONNA LANE (PART 1)
Dr. Meeker talks with Drs. David and Donna Lane, award-winning authors, professors, and Christian counselors. They have a great conversation about how parents can help with mental health strategies for this COVID-19 generation.
BREAK
A CONVERSATION WITH DRS. DAVID AND DONNA LANE (PART 2)
Dr. Meeker talks with Drs. David and Donna Lane, award-winning authors, professors, and Christian counselors. They have a great conversation about how parents can help with mental health strategies for this COVID-19 generation.
POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder to help parents with mental health strategies for this COVID-19 generation!
PARENT PEP RALLY
FROM THE PRODUCER
Thanks for listening to Episode 139, Mental Health Strategies For COVID-19 Generation Children, and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach over FIVE MILLION downloads!
View More Episodes

Shift Your Parenting from Production to Connection
Episode 213 | Are you going through the motions and focused on surviving the parenting productivity game? In this episode, author and pastor Kyle Idleman reveals the startling truth about why our way of parenting isn’t working.

The Fight to Prevent Youth Suicide
Episode 212 | This may be one of the most critical life-saving podcasts you will hear this year. We’re losing our kids to the growing epidemic of childhood and adolescent suicide. Leslie Weirich

Overcoming Hidden Loneliness with the Power of Friendship
Episode 211 | Have you ever wondered why some friendships feel superficial while others bring immense joy and fulfillment? Tune in to learn about cultivating meaningful relationships for our children. Hear about the crucial role of conscious communication and support in navigating through challenging times.

Strengthen Parent-Child Bonds with Faith-Filled Strategies
Episode 210 | Looking to create deeper and more impactful relationships with your kids? Andy Dooley—TikTok sensation, author, NFL Seattle Seahawks host, and father of four—shares interesting ways to nurture stronger parent-child bonds and cultivate lasting, meaningful connections.

A Guide to Homeschooling
Episode 209 | Jennifer Pepito is the author of Mothering by the Book, host of the Restoration Home podcast, and the founder of The Peaceful Press.

Digital Safety 101: Back to School Edition, Part 2
Episode 208 | In this must-listen second part of our Back to School series, Sarah Kimmel, a family tech expert, discusses effective strategies for parents who want to keep their children safe online.