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

Published: Feb. 11, 2020, 8 a.m.

Whether you are a new parent, about to be a parent \u201cagain\u201d, 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\u2019s always a voice in your head that says, \u201cyou were too harsh this morning,\u201d or \u201cyou were way too lenient this afternoon.\u201d 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\u2019s 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\u2019t 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!\n\xa0\n1:44 \u2013 WELCOME\nDr. Meg introduces the topic \u201cFearless Parenting\u201d and lets her listeners know that the entire episode will be devoted to talking about how to be a fearless parent.\n\xa0\n3:59 \u2013 A LESSON ON PARENTING FROM DR. MEG MEEKER (PART 1)\nDr. Meeker takes time to break down a whole host of fears that parents face whether they are new to parenting, becoming a parent \u201cagain\u201d, 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\u2019t have ways to move through it and around it.\n\xa0\n22:45 \u2013 A LESSON ON PARENTING FROM DR. MEG MEEKER (PART 2)\nDr. Meeker takes time to break down a whole host of fears that parents face whether they are new to parenting, becoming a parent \u201cagain\u201d, 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\u2019t have ways to move through it and around it.\n\xa0\n43:03 \u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\n\xa0\n43:21 \u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\nThanks for listening to Episode 100, Fearless Parenting and for helping Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than FOUR MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!\n\xa0\nGet Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD\n\xa0\nHave a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com and she could answer your question during the show or you can let us know what you\u2019d like to hear about in a future episode!\n\xa0\nDr. Meg\u2019s parenting resources and tools are available at www.megmeekermd.com and click on \u201cParenting Resources\u201d. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!\n\xa0\n43:53 \u2013 END\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices