Parenting Great Kids Podcast - Episode 9
What We Say Matters
Hosted by Dr. Meg Meeker | August 15th, 2016 | 27 min
Parents, your words matter. You have the power to either offer blessings or curses. Let’s get intentional about what you say around your children and how you say it to them.
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Practicing pediatrician, parent, grandparent, coach, speaker, and author. Say hello @MegMeekerMD
EPISODE NOTES
Parents, your words matter. You have the power to either offer blessings or curses. Let’s get intentional about what you say around your children and what you say to them. Send questions to askmeg@megmeekermd.com
0:27 – WELCOME
Parents, your words matter. You have the power to either offer blessings or curses. Let’s get intentional about what you say around your children and what you say to them.
1:41 – SPECIAL GIFT / FREE SHORT E-BOOK
What we say matters. For assistance, download the free short e-book: megmeekermd.com/words
2:34 – POINTS TO PONDER
Make a list of words that are off-limits in your vocabulary.
Keep your tone in check.
Pay attention to your body language.
16:05 – LET’S GET SOCIAL
Dr. Meg answers a question about when to allow your child to quit a sport.
She also answers a question about broken trust with a teenager.
25:46 – PARENTAL PEP RALLY
26:45 – CALL TO ACTION
- For your free e-book, go to megmeekermd.com/words
- Send questions to askmeg@megmeekermd.com
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