But Really, Should My Child Get the Covid Vaccine?
Whether or not your child gets the Covid vaccine is your choice, but make sure it’s an informed one.
June 19, 2022
Whether or not your child gets the Covid vaccine is your choice, but make sure it’s an informed one.
Imagine never arguing about screens in your home. Imagine a family-centered life where your kids grow up with stable attachments to people, not phones. It’s possible.
Mother’s Day triggers complicated emotions for many of us. This is why I started celebrating it in a different way.
Anger and defiance often mask deeper emotions, especially in young children who don’t have the language to voice their feelings.
When your child doesn’t like school, something is going on at school. You have to get to the bottom of it.
When everything isn’t merry and bright this season, find hope in what matters most.
The holidays bring more hustle than holiness these days. Here’s how to not get swept up in the chaos.
From puberty to identity-forming and finding a place in our ever-changing world, adolescence is traumatic even under healthy circumstances.
Is it safe for your child to play indoor sports right now? Yes and no. Dr. Meg explains.
This has been a hard year for parents, but in the midst of it, there have still been some good moments. Here are the best ones you told me about.
Here are three excellent suggestions for how to reduce and monitor your child’s time on social media from the Netflix Documentary “The Social Dilemma.”
During a global pandemic, it’s important for moms to let go of guilt and the ideals of fully operating in every area of life and focus on three simple things.
As the world mourns the loss of the great Kobe Bryant, we must also think of his wife and three girls he left behind. How will they cope?
Dr. Meg provides a worried dad with practical advice to help his teenage daughter struggling with OCD.
You can successfully have a screen-free summer if you understand the why and the how. Dr. Meg shares tips and tricks to implement screen time boundaries.
A faith in God isn’t a blind belief. In fact, recent research shows that a faith in God may boost your children’s mental health.
Raising a boy is no easy task—there’s just too many distractions. Here’s how to keep your sanity while letting your son reach his full potential.
Social media is unavoidable in today’s world, but we can’t ignore its influence. This is how Instagram affects young minds, according to an expert.
The conversation around vaccines is controversial to say the least. Here, a pediatrician and parenting expert explains the reasons for vaccination.
Sometimes life isn’t about the little things, but the big ones that consistently show your child they’re cared for and accepted. Here’s how to master them.
Today’s children are experiencing cyberbullying because social media strips conversations of empathy. Dr. Josh Straub gives tips on reversing this process.
Let go of the pressure of perfect parenting, it doesn’t exist. My message to you–to parents everywhere and through all generations–is this:
I don’t know about you, but January is my least favorite month of the year. That’s putting it mildly. Somehow, I don’ think I’m alone.
All children have nightmares. Here’s what to do if you suspect something more serious is going on, or if your child struggles during the day.
Never underestimate the power of a strong support system. Dr. Meg offers advice to grandparents with an obstacle ahead of them.
Ask Dr. Meg: real questions, real answers. If you’d like to ask me a question, leave a comment on this blog post and I’ll do everything I can to get to it!
Ask Dr. Meg: real questions, real answers. If you’d like to ask me a question, leave a comment on this blog post and I’ll do everything I can to get to it!
Ask Dr. Meg: real questions, real answers. If you’d like to ask me a question, leave a comment on this blog post and I’ll do everything I can to get to it!
When you are feeling exhausted and alone, remember that God is with you, in this season and the next. God will never leave your side.
Through research, we know that breastfeeding is best for babies, but it may now be confirmed as a preventative measure for breast cancer.
I just returned from an extraordinary experience speaking at a large women’s conference in Memphis.
Earlier this week, I wrote about news anchor Jennifer Livingston, who stood up to a viewer’s remarks about her weight.
For us mothers, the thought of being alone brings feelings of elation.
If you are like most American moms, you are far too critical of the job you’re doing. You want to get it right and you critique your performance daily.
Three days earlier she had experienced a melt-down. After volunteering at a local food pantry, she took one child to gymnastics.
Boyhood is threatened by an educational establishment that devalues masculinity and by widely remarked social changes including widespread divorce
I refuse to lose my mind this Christmas. This is going to be a great December.
Every woman needs a tribe. Again, I’ll mention my dear friend Marie Seiler. She knows.
Dr. Meg Meeker is a global leading authority in child-father relationships. She has over 30 years of experience as a pediatrician; is the author of the bestselling book and now movie, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters; host of the popular parenting podcast, Parenting Great Kids; TEDTalk and international speaker; and father-inclusive advocate. As an expert in the field, Dr. Meg equips dads (and those who love them) with tools and training based on extensive practical experience and research.