Podcast Episodes

Ep.271: How to Raise Independent Thinkers and Young Entrepreneurs

Episode 241

What does it take to raise kids who think critically, challenge the status quo, and build real-world skills early in life?

In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by Connor Boyack, founder of the Li…

Published on 5 months ago

Ep. 270: The Myth of Teaching Responsible Drinking to Teens

Episode 242

Can allowing teens to drink at home teach them responsible alcohol use? Dr. Claudia Black, a leading expert in teen substance abuse and addiction, reveals why this approach may actually encourage dri…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 269: Expert Strategies for Helping Kids Sleep Better

Struggling with your child's sleep? In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with sleep expert Dana Obleman, founder of the Sleep Sense Program, to tackle common sleep challe…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 268: Teen Dating Today—A Teen’s Perspective with Elle Liemandt

In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with 15-year-old Elle Liemandt, the creator of Ask Elle, an AI-powered dating coach app designed for teens. They dive into the challe…

Published on 6 months ago

Ep.267: Balancing Career Success & Family: Joe Hashey’s Strong Family Project

In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Joe Hashey to discuss balancing career ambitions with a thriving family life.

Joe, a former educator turned fitness leader, share…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 266: Teen Dating: What I Wish I Knew | Reflections from Adulthood

Episode 240

💡 What do adults wish they had known about teen dating? How can parents guide their teens to make healthier relationship choices?

In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 265: Navigating Teen Dating: Rules, Expectations, and Communication (Part 1)

Episode 261

With Valentine’s Day just behind us, many parents are reflecting on teen dating—when it should start, what rules to set, and how to guide their kids through relationships. In this Ask Dr. Meg episode…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 264: Authenticity and Boundaries: Building Stronger Families and Personal Growth

Episode 236

“Authenticity isn’t about staying the same—it’s about being true to yourself across life’s many roles.” In this episode, media personality Jeanne Sparrow shares how she has embraced authenticity thro…

Published on 7 months ago

Ep. 263: From Dry January to Sober Living: Is It Time to Make Sobriety Permanent?

Episode 274

In this episode, we delve into the journey of sobriety with Chris Janssen, MA, BCC, author of Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want. Chris shares her inspiring story, from recogn…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 262 Exploring Adoption and Identity with Julie Ryan McGue

Episode 256

In this episode of Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker, Dr. Meg is joined by Julie Ryan McGue—an award-winning writer, domestic adoptee, and identical twin—to dive deep into the complexities of …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago