Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker
Dr. Meg Meeker
Parents are trying to navigate children through a world they themselves don’t often understand. America’s Mom, Dr. Meg Meeker, the country's trusted authority on parenting, teens, & children's health, offers practical insights to help parents simplify. The pediatrician, mother, & best selling author engages with experts & parents to take on relevant issues, answer real questions, & provide simple hope & encouragement to every parent.
Categories: Kids & Family
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In today's digital age, the ubiquity of electronic devices has become a growing concern for parents. In today's episode, Melanie Hempe, renowned for her insightful discussions on parenting, offers some stark warnings and practical advice on how to navigate this complex terrain. Below is a summary of her key points, offering a deeper look into why and how parents need to take action to protect their children's mental health and social development. 00:00 Identifying Video Game Addiction in Kids 00:20 The Importance of Limiting Internet Access 00:38 The Role of Parents in Teaching Values 01:00 The Dangers of Small Screens and Pornography 01:26 Benefits of Reducing Screen Time 01:50 Encouragement for Parents 02:14 Long-term Effects of Video Game Usage The Tell-Tale Signs of Video Game Addiction Need parenting advice? Grab one of Dr. Meg's coaching spots here. Watch today’s episode 📺 Follow us 📲 Our sponsors: K12 Powered Schools: State-certified teachers and trained online educators. Go to K12.com/DRMEG today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Crunch Labs: Welcome to your least boring summer ever! Join us in a 12-week virtual summer camp featuring weekly videos, livestreams and mega-experiments from Mark Rober and special guests. Born Shoes: Step into comfort by visiting BornShoes.com and take advantage of our exclusive offer. Use promo code DRMEG to enjoy a 15% discount and free ground shipping on all full-price shoes. Acorns makes it easy to start automatically saving and investing for your future. Head to acorns.com/drmeg or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Cozy Earth: Our goal is to help you create a sanctuary within your home, a refuge from the demands of the outside world. Head to cozyearth.com and use promo code DRMEG for an exclusive 35% off. Air Doctor: Breathe Easier, Live Better With AirDoctor! Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code DRMEG, and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Phyla Biotics: Visit phylabiotics.com, enter code DRMEEKER at checkout, and start your journey to healthier skin. About our guest: Host of the popular weekly ScreenStrong Families Podcast, Melanie has been featured in Psychology Today, Thrive-Global, The Wall Street Journal, A&E Network, CBS, CNN, NPR, the documentary Screened Out, and various news and television outlets. Melanie lives in North Carolina with her husband, Chris, and their four children. They are delighted to trade wasted hours spent on screens for reading good books, spending time with friends in their home, and sharing plenty of family fun. It’s never too late to win back your kids, and ScreenStrong is here to help you do that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previous episodes
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257 - Ep. 246: The Hidden Dangers of Screen Addiction: A Wake-Up Call for ParentsWed, 28 Aug 2024
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256 - Ep. 245: Teaching Kids Gratitude and Financial Wellness with Rachel CruzeMon, 19 Aug 2024
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255 - Ep. 244: Considering Homeschooling? What Every Parent Needs to KnowFri, 09 Aug 2024
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254 - Ep. 243 From Tragedy to Triumph: The Bronsteins’ Fight Against CyberbullyingSat, 27 Jul 2024
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253 - Ep. 242: Gain the Dad Edge: Empowering Fatherhood with Larry HagnerMon, 15 Jul 2024
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252 - Ep. 241: Breaking Free from Mom Guilt, a Modern Motherhood EpidemicTue, 02 Jul 2024
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251 - Ep. 240: Supporting Divorced Dads’ Mental Health with Dr. Eran MagenMon, 24 Jun 2024
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250 - Ep. 239: Awaken the Lion – Chris Grainger’s Journey to Empowering Men of FaithFri, 14 Jun 2024
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249 - Ep. 238: Building Strong Connections with Your Kids - Roundtable SpecialMon, 10 Jun 2024
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248 - Ep. 237: Fostering Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Melanie McNallyThu, 30 May 2024
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247 - Ep. 236: Ask Dr. Meg: Social Media Worries and Sibling RelationshipsThu, 16 May 2024
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246 - Ep. 235: Overcoming Mom Guilt: Encouragement & Empowerment with Rachel Marie MartinThu, 02 May 2024
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245 - Ep. 234: Empowering parents to understand and navigate childhood anxiety with Dr. Stephen WhitesideThu, 25 Apr 2024
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244 - Ep. 233: Teaching Teens Manners with Brooke RomneyWed, 17 Apr 2024
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243 - Ep.232: Managing Teen Screen Addiction: What Parents Need to Know with Michael JacobusThu, 04 Apr 2024
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242 - Ep. 231: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic to Our Children with Jennifer WallaceThu, 28 Mar 2024
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241 - Ep. 230: Ask Dr. Meg: Answering My Listener's Top Parenting QuestionsFri, 15 Mar 2024
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240 - Ep. 229: How to Raise the Next Generation of Leaders with Dr. Tim ElmoreThu, 07 Mar 2024
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239 - Ep.228: The Secret to Nurturing a Healthy Identity in KidsWed, 28 Feb 2024
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238 - Ep: 227 Mastering Mayhem: Proven Strategies for Raising Strong-Willed Children (Anxiety, Tantrums, Behavior Issues)Fri, 16 Feb 2024
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237 - Ep 226: Unlocking Creativity & Curiosity in Kids: Fred Rogers' Timeless Wisdom with Gregg Behr & Ryan RydzewskiFri, 09 Feb 2024
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236 - Ep: 225 Spiritual Coaching: 3 Steps to Effectively Disciple Your Kids with George BarnaFri, 26 Jan 2024
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235 - Ep: 224 Ensuring Your Child’s Mental Health in the New Age of Anxiety with Erica KomisarMon, 15 Jan 2024
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234 - Ep 223: Achieve Your Goals Taking Small Steps with Jon AcuffThu, 04 Jan 2024
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233 - Ep 222: The 12 Leadership Habits of “Unicorns” with William VanderbloemenSat, 23 Dec 2023
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232 - Ep 221: Cultivating Your Child’s Creativity and Imagination with Guest Andrew PetersonWed, 13 Dec 2023
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231 - Ep 220: The Power of Youth Sports with guest Denny DuronSat, 02 Dec 2023
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230 - Ep 219: Raising Strong Kids: Building Resilience in Challenging Times with Dr. Jonathan DePierroTue, 21 Nov 2023
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229 - Ep 218: Protecting Kids from Harmful Content with Brent DusingFri, 10 Nov 2023
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228 - Ep 217: An Evidence-Based Look at Vaccines with Dr. Marty MakaryThu, 02 Nov 2023
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227 - Ep 216: Building Powerful Father-Child Relationships with guest Aaron BryanThu, 26 Oct 2023
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226 - Ep 215: Supporting Children Through Grief with Dr. Julie KaplowSat, 21 Oct 2023
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225 - Ep 214: From Chaos to Calm: Managing Challenging Behavior in Children with Dan PetersonSat, 14 Oct 2023
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224 - Ep 213: Shift Your Parenting from Production to Connection with Pastor Kyle IdlemanThu, 28 Sep 2023
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223 - Ep 212: The Fight to Prevent Teen Suicide with Guest Leslie WeirichThu, 14 Sep 2023
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222 - Ep 211: Overcoming Hidden Loneliness with the Power of Friendship with guest Justin Whitmel EarleyFri, 08 Sep 2023
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221 - Ep. 210: Strengthen Parent-Child Bonds with Faith-Filled Strategies with Andy DooleyFri, 01 Sep 2023
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220 - Ep. 209: A Guide to Homeschooling with Jennifer PepitoMon, 21 Aug 2023
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219 - Ep. 208: Digital Safety 101: Back to School Edition Part 2 with Guest Sarah KimmelThu, 10 Aug 2023
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218 - Ep. 207: Digital Safety 101: Back to School Edition with Guest Titania Jordan (Bark App)Thu, 03 Aug 2023
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217 - Episode 206: "Tackling Mom Guilt" Guest: Alli WorthingtonThu, 20 Jul 2023
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216 - Episode 205: "Building Great Communication with Your Almost Grown Kids" Guest: Dr. Emily KlineThu, 13 Jul 2023
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215 - Episode 204 "Navigating Children's Gender Dysphoria: The Hidden Dangers of Transgender Treatments w/ Dr. Jill Simons"Fri, 07 Jul 2023
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214 - Episode 203 "Time Saving Hacks for Busy Parents” Guest: Crystal PaineWed, 21 Jun 2023
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213 - Episode 202-"Dads Unfiltered: Exploring Parenting Challenges on Father's Day"Thu, 15 Jun 2023
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212 - Episode 201-"Impossible To Keep Your Kids Off Social Media? Think Again." Guest: Nate RandleTue, 16 May 2023
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211 - Episode 200-"A Look Back at the Best 200 Episodes" Guest: Dr. Meg Meeker, Mike Segovia and Jessica DaleyTue, 02 May 2023
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210 - Episode 199-"Peaceful Discipline" Guest: Sarah MooreTue, 18 Apr 2023
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209 - Episode 198-"How to Build Trust Between You and Your Kids" Guest: Dr. Henry CloudTue, 11 Apr 2023
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208 - Episode 197-"Trading Our Fears for God’s Unshakeable Peace" Guest: Katie Davis MajorsTue, 04 Apr 2023
