Jul 13, 2022
Dr. Meg Meeker has spoken nationally about parenting issues on national radio and TV, which has created a strong national and international following. She has spent almost thirty years writing, teaching, speaking, and working as a practicing pediatrician. Her life’s work has been about equipping parents and children with the tools necessary for health and happiness. Dr. Meg has written six books and spoken to thousands of families, always with the goal of helping strong parents build strong children for a brighter future.
Dr. Meg joins us on the show to share how her book Strong Fathers Strong Daughters aims to help fathers to see themselves through the lens of their daughters and give them a roadmap to developing a great relationship. We discuss the importance of being intentional with your kids and giving them the time they crave rather than spending too much time focusing on your phone! Dr. Meg also shares why patience, perseverance, courage, strength, and fortitude are the keys to connecting with your child.
“Even that small thing, 20 minutes here and there having coffee with your daughter, will change who she becomes as an adult.” - Dr. Meg Meeker
“When a dad takes the time to stop and listen. That's a big deal.” - Dr. Meg Meeker
“We need to train ourselves to look at people and turn off the noise. Our kids need to learn how to be quiet with us, and that's when deep relationships really begin to form.” - Dr. Meg Meeker
This Week on The Wow Factor:
- Meg’s journey to becoming a pediatrician, including the emotional and psychological aspects of her vocation
- The experience of moving from New England to the Midwest and what Meg loved about raising children in her new home
- How Dr. Meg’s writing career evolved and how her own kids’ influenced her decision to write her first book
- The difference between a mom listening and a dad listening
- Why parents need to turn their phones off and pay attention to your child
- Why the way a father treats his daughter sets the tone for her future relationships with men
- Why Dr. Meg advises parents to encourage their children to work
- How the relationship between a mother and a son differs from the relationship between a mother and her daughter
Meg Meeker’s Words of Wisdom:
Pay attention and focus on your child's heart. Stop worrying about the outer layer, peel it back, and focus on character because that’s what your kids need.
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