#100: Fearless Parenting (with teaching segments from Dr. Meeker)

Whether you are a new parent, about to be a parent "again", or you have been a parent for more than a decade, there are fears that each of you face as you raise your kids. There's always a voice in your head that says, "you were too harsh this morning," or "you were way too lenient this afternoon." With the increase of social media posts, these days are bombarded with comparisons and perfect photos of perfect families. All of those things add extra stress and play into fears that come up in everyone's parenting journeys. Dr. Meg knows these fears first-hand, and she wants to help you avoid them or overcome them as much as possible. This episode of the Parenting Great Kids podcast deals with your fears surrounding parenting. She gives you practical advice and tips to not let those fears stop you in your tracks, but to make you a stronger more confident mom or dad. This entire episode is dedicated to Dr. Meeker talking about what it means to engage in fearless parenting . You don't want to miss this one! If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer in a future episode or on the Meeker Parenting Community page, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to see if your question is featured next! 0:00 – AD – HARD ROCK ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS Book a stay at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana from July 2nd to July 6th, and on July 3rd, the KIDZ BOP Kids will be performing LIVE in concert followed by a meet-and-greet. Your stay will be jam packed with daily activities where kids get to mingle with their favorite KIDZ BOP Kids, with non-stop dance parties, pool parties, and more! For more information visit hardrockhotelpuntacana.com . 0:39 – AD – MARCH OF DIMES March of Dimes is the leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies. They support research, lead programs, and provide education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, they empower every mom and every family. In January 2020, they are observing National Birth Defects Prevention Month. For more information, visit MarchOfDimes.org/parentinggreatkids ! 1:44 – WELCOME Dr. Meg introduces the topic "Fearless Parenting" and lets her listeners know that the entire episode will be devoted to talking about how to be a fearless parent. 3:59 – A LESSON ON PARENTING FROM DR. MEG MEEKER (PART 1) Dr. Meeker takes time to break down a whole host of fears that parents face whether they are new to parenting, becoming a parent "again", or have been parents for more than a decade. Where ever you are on your parenting journey, fear can cause you trouble if you don't have ways to move through it and around it. 20:09 – AD – THIRD LOVE Using thousands of real women's measurements, Third Love designs their bras with real sizes and shapes in mind! With their Fit Finder quiz, ThirdLove helps you identify your breast shape and find styles that fit your body in less than a minute! ThirdLove values comfort and quality with straps that don't slip, ultra-soft smoothing fabrics, and lightweight memory foam. Go to thirdlove.com/meg now to find your perfect fitting bra and receive 15% off your first purchase! 21:29 – AD – BETTER HELP TeenCounseling.com connects your 13 to 19-year-old with a licensed professional counselor right where they spend most of their time, on their smartphone. Simply complete a short questionnaire and you'll be matched with a skilled therapist in TeenCounseling.com's network of specialists. Then, once you review their credentials and approve, the counselor and your teen will begin communicating directly. Visit TeenCounseling.com/meg and help your teen take charge of their mental health. Parenting Great Kids listeners can get 10% off your first month! 22:45 – A LESSON ON PARENTING FROM DR. MEG MEEKER (PART 2) Dr. Meeker takes time to break down a whole host of fears that parents face whether they are new to parenting, becoming a parent "again", or have been parents for more than a decade. Where ever you are on your parenting journey, fear can cause you trouble if you don't have ways to move through it and around it. 43:03 – PARENT PEP RALLY 43:21 – FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for listening to Episode 100, Fearless Parenting and for helping Dr. Meg's parenting revolution reach more than FOUR MILLION downloads!

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#100: Fearless Parenting (with teaching segments from Dr. Meeker) is an episode from Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker by Dr. Meg Meeker.

This episode is 43:41 long.

This episode was published on Feb 11, 2020.

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