#23: Sleep Issues in Kids (with guest Dr. Bill Sears)

Published: Feb. 28, 2017, 7 a.m.

Dealing with sleep issues with your new baby is something all parents have to deal with at some point. There\u2019s so much advice out there to look at, but what advice should you listen to? Dr. Meg talks with Dr. Bill Sears, the \u201csleep guru\u201d as she calls him, and he has fifty years of experience teaching parents how to handle sleep issues in kids. Along with that conversation, listen to Dr. Meg\u2019s three points to ponder and a social question from a mom that wants to know more about discipline and building relationships with her 15-year-old daughter. \xa0Do you have a question for Dr. Meg? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and she could answer your question in an upcoming episode!\n \xa0\n 0:00 \u2013 AD \u2013 MIDROLL LISTENER SURVEY\n We want to learn more about you as a listener, so go to podsurvey.com/meg and take a quick anonymous survey to help us get to know you! When you\u2019re done, you can enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card.\n \xa0\n 0:41 \u2013 AD \u2013 TOTAL WIRELESS\n Get nationwide coverage with the nation\u2019s largest and most dependable networks with Total Wireless starting at $35 per month! Go to totalwireless.com for more information about your next wireless plan!\n \xa0\n 1:09 \u2013 WELCOME\n Dr. Meg introduces the topic \u201cSleep Issues in Kids\u201d. She also sets up her guest interview with Dr. Bill Sears, the \u201csleep guru\u201d and her \u201cPoints to Ponder\u201d segment.\n \xa0\n 3:29 \u2013 POINTS TO PONDER\n Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder as you learn more about sleep issues in kids and helping your kids form healthy sleep habits.\n \xa0\n 10:05 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH DR. BILL SEARS (PART 1)\n Dr. Meg welcomes her guest, Dr. Bill Sears, that she refers to as the \u201csleep guru\u201d. They discuss how to address many sleep issues parents face and how to develop healthy sleep habits for the whole family.\n \xa0\n 25:19 \u2013 PARENTING RESOURCES\n Dr. Meg understands that talking to your kids about sex is uncomfortable and wants you to have the tools you need to make this conversation easier and more effective. Check out Dr. Meg\u2019s digital toolkit, \u201cHow To Have The Talk With Your Child\u201d to get ready for the initial conversation. Go to megmeekermd.com and click on \u201cParenting Resources\u201d to find out more!\n \xa0\n 27:37 \u2013 AD \u2013 MADISON REED\n The future of hair color is here, check out madison-reed.com and take their easy color quiz to find your perfect shade! Use the promo code \u201cMEG\u201d at checkout to get 10% off plus free shipping on your first color kit.\xa0\n \xa0\n 28:39 \u2013 AD \u2013 ADVENTURES OF THE SEA KIDS BOOK SERIES\n As a parent, how can you pass on your faith and values to your children? Check out the six-book series the Adventures Of The Sea Kids to help you teach these concepts to your kids in tangible, relatable ways!\xa0 Use the discount code \u201cMEEKERMD\u201d for 25% off your order at glmpublishing.net\n \xa0\n 29:47 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH DR. BILL SEARS (PART 2)\n Dr. Meg continues her conversation with Dr. Bill Sears, that she refers to as the \u201csleep guru\u201d. They discuss how to address many sleep issues parents face and how to develop healthy sleep habits for the whole family.\n \xa0\n 40:11 \u2013 LET\u2019S GET SOCIAL\n Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com or tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD. In this segment, Dr. Meg answers a question from Lisa about balancing discipline and building a relationship with her 15 year old daughter.\n \xa0\n 48:38 \u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\n \xa0\n 49:49 \u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\n Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD\n \xa0\n Have a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com and your question could be featured in a future episode!\n \xa0\n Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting resources and tools are available at www.megmeekermd.com and click on \u201cParenting Resources\u201d. Enjoying the Parenting Great Kids podcast? Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices