Parenting Great Kids Podcast - Episode 99
Raising A Strong Daughter
with special guest Dr. Meg Meeker
Hosted by Dr. Meg Meeker | January 28, 2020 | 42:23 min.
EPISODE NOTES
With societal pressures about body image, sexual activity, and inclusion in the “it crowds”, daughters have an increasingly difficult time staying strong these days. Even something as simple as an off-handed comment about you needing to lose weight can shift your daughter’s mindset toward an unhealthy body image. All these pressures can make it difficult for your daughters to stay safe, happy, and healthy.
That’s why Dr. Meg wrote the book Raising A Strong Daughter: 11 Steps to Keep Her Safe, Happy and Healthy and is the “guest” in the interview in this episode. Our own Lisbeth Keen asks Dr. Meeker questions about her book that focuses in on the challenges, pressures, and dilemmas facing adolescent and teenage girls today.
She also helps you answer the questions about how parents can help shepherd their daughters into womanhood while guarding against today’s overwhelming social dangers. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg will give you her points to ponder that you can start using right away. If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer in a future episode, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to see if your question is featured next!
0:00 – AD – MARCH OF DIMES
March of Dimes is the leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies. They support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, they empower every mom and every family. In January 2020, they are observing National Birth Defects Prevention Month. For more information, visit MarchOfDimes.org/parentinggreatkids!
1:04 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces the topic “Raising A Strong Daughter”. She also talks about this special episode where she’s being interviewed about the topic of her new book and teases her points to ponder.
2:02 – A CONVERSATION WITH LISBETH KEEN AND DR. MEG MEEKER (PART 1)
Our own, Lisbeth Keen, interviews Dr. Meeker in this special episode talking about Raising A Strong Daughter and Dr. Meg’s book by the same name.
19:10 – AD – MAGIC SPOON
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21:19 – AD – BETTER HELP
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22:23 – A CONVERSATION WITH LISBETH KEEN AND DR. MEG MEEKER (PART 2)
Our own, Lisbeth Keen, interviews Dr. Meeker in this special episode talking about Raising A Strong Daughter and Dr. Meg’s book by the same name.
38:34 – PARENTING RESOURCES
Dr. Meg is announcing her new, upcoming Meeker Parenting Community that you can access right on her website MeekerParenting.com! There will be Facebook Live sessions, mini-courses, and a place where you can ask questions and interact with other parents facing the same challenges you do. Keep checking back at MeekerParenting.com for updates and a launch date coming soon!
39:07 – POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that teach you practical steps to help you raise a strong daughter.
41:06 – PARENT PEP RALLY
41:51 – FROM THE PRODUCER
Thanks for listening to Episode 99, Raising A Strong Daughter and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than FIVE MILLION downloads!
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