
Today's Guest(s)
At nineteen, Anthony was deep in debt and short on hope with no direction of where his life was headed. After hitting rock bottom, he turned his life around and committed to helping students find and pursue their passions.
EPISODE NOTES
Learning how to relate to your kids and understand how they are wired often seems like a lofty goal. One kid needs to be at soccer practice, the other kid has gymnastics, both of them are arguing, and you’re stuck in the middle. As a parent, it can be hard to understand what your kids are thinking, feeling, and wanting from a relationship with you, but you can do this!It all hinges on being a smart parent!In today’s episode, Dr. Meg talks with Anthony ONeal. Since 2003, Anthony ONeal has helped thousands of students make good decisions with their money, relationships and education to live a well-balanced life.
He’s the National Best-Selling Author of Graduate Survival Guide: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make in College, and travels the country spreading his encouraging message to help teens and young adults transition into the real world. He also knows how youth are wired, and gives some great advice to parents on how to build meaningful bonds with teenagers. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away! Dr. Meeker also answers a question from an anonymous mom about her daughter’s same-sex attractions and if her divorce caused any of her daughter’s feelings. 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 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces the topic “Smart Parenting: Raising Teenagers.” She also teases her conversation with Anthony ONeal and her points to ponder.
2:14 – PARENTING RESOURCES
If you haven’t already, go check out the new, revised, and improved course Discipline with Courage and Kindness at disciplinewithcourageandkindness.com. Dr. Meg’s goal with the course is to help you lighten your load, love parenting again, and feel less stressed. Check it out today!
3:16 – A CONVERSATION WITH ANTHONY ONEAL (PART 1)
Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Anthony ONeal. They talk about being a smart parent as you’re raising teenagers and how to build a strong bond with your kids.
18:43 – AD – MILK LIFE
With today’s distractions and busy schedules, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s really important to us. From cooking with your kids, to sipping a refreshing drink at home with them after a long day, dairy milk helps us savor the real moments that matter with the ones we love while also giving our kids nutrients they need to grow strong and help them recharge. To learn more about dairy milk and the benefits it brings to you, visit milklife.com!
19:42 – AD – ROTHY’S
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21:35 – A CONVERSATION WITH ANTHONY ONEAL (PART 2)
Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Anthony ONeal. They talk about being a smart parent as you’re raising teenagers and how to build a strong bond with your kids.
37:23 – POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about being a smart parent as your raise teenagers.
40:48 – LET’S GET SOCIAL
Today Dr. Meg answers a question from an anonymous mom about her daughter’s same-sex attractions and if her divorce caused any of her daughter’s feelings. Do you have a question for Dr. Meeker? Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com or tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD.
47:28 – PARENT PEP RALLY
48:43 – FROM THE PRODUCER
Thanks for listening to Episode 79, Smart Parenting: Raising Teenagers and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than FIVE MILLION downloads!
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