Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

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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.

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  • MegPR7
    For Every Mom
    This is such a good podcast for all the moms out there. It is so tough with all the information from 100 different directions and thats why I love listening to Dr. Meeker’s show!
  • Bona and Team Capsho
    Great show!
    Navigating parenthood can feel like a maze sometimes, but this podcast offers some genuine insight and grounding advice. It's a reassuring voice in the whirlwind of parenting ups and downs. From Bona and Team Capsho
  • kittens2
    Very biased
    Very one sided and ideological. Christianity and conservative politics masquerading as medicine, lots of misinformation.
  • J Lannan
    So Disappointed
    I was so excited to learn effective parenting tips. So saddened to hear on my first episode I listened to Meg day one of her favorite guests on the show is Tucker Carlson. This is not the group for values for children. What a huge disappointment. I tried to listen to more episodes but in the end it just felt like an infomercial on Fox News.
  • LovePhiladelphia
    Love Dr Meg!
    Love listening to Dr. Meg! She is EXCELLENT. My thirteen and ten year old daughters especially love the “Ask Dr. Meg” segments. Keep up the great work!
  • sbenkt
    One of the best parenting podcasts
    Meg delivers common sense and wisdom when dealing with your children. She is truly one of the best and someone I go to regularly for parenting advice end guidance.
  • hswin06
    Very salesy
    I listened to the episode about video game addiction and at times thought I was listening to an infomercial. This episode seemed very canned—more like an opportunity for two people to pitch their products than a true conversation. Also, the only evidence used in this hour long episode to back up personal opinions about video game usage were anecdotal experiences with their own children (and the supposed glowing reviews their children gave them for banning smart phones and video games entirely). You have to wonder what was going on in the guest speaker’s family to drive her son to escape with video games in the first place. 🤷‍♀️
  • PD6753
    Dr Meeker is a legend
    Great podcast from a great woman
  • kenny easley
    Too conservative / Christian / right wing
    Subscribed as she actually has good parenting points often, but getting into politics and religion and the latest on CRY was too much. Try the good inside podcast less polemics and rants.
  • Kimyroo
    KD
    Dr. Meeker gives excellent advise, I have learned a lot from her, but I question some of the people she interviews like Ken Harrison for example, I kept having an adverse reaction to everything he was saying even though I didn’t disagree with some of it. It was the arrogance and lack of Christian humility.
  • jennybutlermd
    Brave woman and parenting mentor
    Thank you for being brave and unashamed to talk about controversial topics for parents and women. I find your parenting advice practical and not based solely on opinion
  • KTHRV
    Like having coffee with some mentors
    I was delighted when I discovered this podcast and all the great guests that I already know and love. It’s so wonderful to hear Meg and these other brilliant minds talk about being a good parent in this challenging culture. Just what I need as I navigate parenthood and all it’s twists and turns!
  • Jewel240
    Love love love
    Thank you so much for this podcast! As a full time working mom of three boys this podcast is something that has brought me so much encouragement and guidance.
  • need help1234
    Thank you Dr Meeker
    After 15 years of parenting while reading and listening to Dr. Meeker, and I just want to say thank you! Always such a great help and encouragement to my wife and I. The podcast is a part of my weekly plan, and I find it so helpful navigating the immeasurable challenge of parenting. As a military family, she has become “one of the family” and a consistent mentor throughout the years we wouldn’t have otherwise. Thank you!
  • MaryP87
    Sane advice in crazy times
    Thank you Dr Meg for the sane parenting advice. I especially loved the recent podcast on the Covid vaccine.
  • Rexie878
    Great podcast
    I have always enjoyed Dr. Meg’s podcast. As a pediatric nurse I find her advice spot on. Thank you for providing this service!
  • EncouragedMDL
    Loved Dr. Marty Makary Conversation!
    Hello Dr. Meg! Thank you so much for your courage and bravery to have an honest and open conversation with Dr. Marty Makary. He is such a level-headed and wise voice in the world of public health right now! I appreciated your thoughts and his and both of your research on whether or not kids should get the Covid vaccine. We are not getting our kids vaccinated for it as most kids get Covid and it is not a big deal at all. Both of our children are healthy kids! Love your podcast and keep the great conversations coming!
  • jackie13nox
    Used to love it
    …then the vaccine episode came out. ‘We need our lives back’…really? Yes get vaccinated and we will! Schools shouldn’t mandate masks? Are you insane? Where’d you find this crazy crackpot guest?!
  • fullyinformed parent
    Disappointed about covid podcast
    I am really disappointed about the one sided conversation with the covid vaccine. There was no research discussed proving that people who had covid produce long term antibodies unlike diseases such as measles. There was a discussion about how vaccines have never been presented as being taken to protect the community not just the individual getting the vaccine - untrue I.e. measles & polio to name a few. Vaccines have always been suggested to protect the individual and community. One reason schools require vaccines. And who are they to say children are being coerced to take a vaccine. Are these children's parents not of the age of consent, are they dumb and illiterate? These children's parents most likely are the ones who themselves have gotten the vaccine and they are fully informed themselves and can decide what is best without pressure from either side. they sound like anti-vaxxers.
  • Wahooy2u
    Too many commercials
    Miserable
  • AmyMBusch
    Half of the episode is commercials!
    I want to love this podcast, but the first NINE minutes were commercials, and then there were commercial breaks during the episode that were also several minutes long. It’s just not worth it to wade through commercials to get to the content. Bummer.
  • EricaBushwell
    Awesome podcast!
    Dr. Meg Meeker, host of the Parenting Great Kids podcast, highlights all aspects of parenting, family and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • malfoxley
    Great show!
    Dr. Meeker, host of the Parenting Great Kids podcast, highlights all aspects of parenting and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • narwal alexa
    Love this show!
    Dr. Meeker packs every episode with great information, practical solutions, and insightful interviews. She has a natural gift for making her guests comfortable and pulling out gems of wisdom. I feel inspired and encouraged every time I listen to her show. Can’t wait for her next episode!
  • Bebegal1607
    Love the insight!
    I enjoy listening to this podcast as I have learned a lot about my son who’s 8yrs old and was diagnosed with ADHD, Anxiety, and ODD when he was 6yrs old. Every day is a struggle, but I keep my head up and know he’s also struggling with his mental illness and I need to be there to be the best mom and never give up!
  • emilymeganku
    Know Better Do Better
    Severely lacking an understanding of child development/psychology. We now have 50+ years of data to help guide parenting/discipline in order to improve the outcome of our children’s mental health and overall success. We should be trying to get these science-backed strategies to become mainstream, rather than perpetuating our parents’ and their parents’ fear-based, authoritarian methods.
  • Dpippen
    👏👏👏
    Dr. Meg engages the topics that overwhelm me most as a parent. I've realized how big of a role fear plays in parenting and how the answer is education. Dr. Meg makes what's most important about this journey digestible and easy to implement.
  • jackieLNX
    Fantastic
    Such a great, informative podcast. Amazing topics and guests. I could do without the ‘say a prayer’ nonsense but otherwise lovely and fantastic ❤️
  • fattyme:(
    Boys?!
    It’s not just boys who have adhd. A bit sexist. Also too much Christian. Not inclusive to those of us who have girls who are not Christian. Disappointing because a lot of the ingredients was good but what a turn off
  • ScreenFreeParenting
    Great guests and great advice
    A must listen! As parents it’s always helpful to take a moment to reflect on this important work we are doing. This Podcast is a tool I use for keeping things fresh and in perspective. I also love the persistent advocacy for smart use and introduction of technology.
  • Housemouse013
    Too many ads and fluff
    The content is great but the amount of fluff from the host - chit chat, ads, etc you have to endure to get to the content just isn’t worth it
  • CervazaLoco
    Essential
    I have an hour commute to work and these episodes are just under that so I can complete them, retain them, and have the day to reflect them. Extremely helpful and truly beneficial!! Love Meg and all her work!
  • Stacey Shapiro
    Excellent and informative parenting podcast!
    Dr. Meg Meeker, host of the Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker podcast, highlights all aspects of parenting, family and so much more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • TetonTrotters
    Gimme a break.
    I downloaded this for access to parenting advice, but this is hard, conservative brainwashing. Her advice is not helpful or constructive. Added to constant self promotion, I couldn't make it through a whole episode.
  • k8sp13
    Amazing podcast
    Such an incredible resource for parents!!
  • Jack Olson 3
    All fluff and sales pitch
    I’ve listened to two episodes so far and both were pitching a product. Both episodes explained more about a product than actually giving any advice. I’ve wasted my time.
  • Hamptons903
    What’s Happening?
    I love you, Dr. Meg, but I’m disappointed that the podcast today featured an ad with your enthusiastic support of masks AND a book that is endorsed by Ariana Huffington. Yuck. It just doesn’t feel like the Dr. Meg I’ve come to love.
  • Long Grovian
    Great Parenting Podcast!
    A great friend of mine provided me Meg Meeker’s info and Podcast name. I am super behind in these Podcasts but I am so happy I started from the beginning and am getting such great information on how to deal with my 6 and 9yr old. Thank you so much for a great Podcast!! I cannot wait to get caught up but will keep listening!!
  • judithr12
    Objective, informative & inspiring!
    As a marriage & family therapist, searching for secure resources to share with clients is essential. Dr. Meg is one of those treasured resources that I can continually direct clients to and plug into myself for continued growth. She is objective, clear, informative & greatly inspiring!! You won’t regret downloading her show.
  • mej- Molly Johnson
    Great info for all parents!
    Meg puts such amazing parenting advice out there for all. I’m a teacher, not a parent, but this podcast is something that has helped me in my role as a teacher. @theautismcommunity
  • SEEKINtheBEST
    Great interviews- consider changing the interrupting music?
    Thank you Dr. meeker for valuable interviews and your fresh optimistic outlook on parenting. Would you consider changing the way you end your podcast? The last few sentences- usually a power moment for an interviewee-is blocked out by your end music that starts playing during those words. The music is fun, but I wish it would wait so I could feel and hear the power of those ending messages. I have wished this during many interviews. Just a personal preference suggestion. Thank you again.
  • 2SmithsFPU
    Episode 100
    Congratulations on the milestone. I read “Strong Daughters” while in Punta Cana with my wife. We took our 2 kids to a Hard Rock right before Thanksgiving this year. Now, I’ll have another connection to the podcast! Thank you for what you, and your team, do
  • SusysusyQ
    Great podcast
    Minus one star for one-sided representation of vaccinations
  • moneywins2020
    Surprised by the new agey content scattered throughout the podcast.
    Surprised by the new agey content scattered throughout the podcast.
  • LKT83
    Not just “moms”
    I really enjoy listening to Meg’s podcasts!! And I’ve recommended many family and friends to subscribe as well. Throughout her discussions though she often refers to “moms” instead of parents and that tends to bother me a lot since my husband is helping raise our kids just as much as I am. Still give the show 5 stars just wish Meg would change her verbiage. ;)
  • Hugely Stigmatizing
    Talking with kids about sex
    I was really disappointed with the sex ed episode. It was productive in instilling a fear/negative spin on sex and conversations regarding sex rather than the positives to having open and honest age appropriate conversations with children right away.
  • kayboursin
    I was offended by her podcast
    She had a guest on an episode who spoke about how being a stay at home parent was the best way to raise a child, completely insulting to working mothers
  • johnjr.dhizar
    Great tips
    I really like her interview style, guests, & tips. Minus one star for her view on vaccines.
  • Chris from Roanoke
    God bless you Dr Meeker
    Thank you for sharing the love in your heart and the testimony of Christ through this medium. May God continue to bless and your ministry as you have blessed me and my young family.
  • bribi10
    Help!
    I recently discovered your podcast, and I am so glad I did! Thank you for the time you put into it for us parents! I have an 8 year old who HATES school. He is in 2nd grade. His teacher is nice, but very unorganized. It is a small K-5 school, class sizes hover around 20 kids per class. He hates the “crazy” chaotic inside recess and lunch during the winter, hates how long the day is, hates the boring sit in class time. He is a smart boy, and doesn’t hate doing school work. I don’t know how to help him. We’ve explained that this is his job right now, it’s not forever, it will be easier with a positive attitude etc. he has friends (teacher has told me everybody LOVES him) but he does not have that one best buddy. He sits next to his younger brother at lunch and plays with him at recess. What can I do or say to help him? The poor kid gets sores in and around his mouth from nerves of having to go to school. I know hard things in like make you stronger and that is why I’m sticking this out, but I’m not sure if it is the right thing to do or not. Thank you, Bri
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