#31: When Parenting Isn't Perfect (with guest Jim Daly)

Published: June 20, 2017, 6 a.m.

This week\u2019s episode features Jim Daly, president of the organization Focus on the Family and author of the book When Parenting Isn\u2019t Perfect. Along with this great conversation with Mr. Daly, Dr. Meg will give you three points to ponder that you don\u2019t want to miss and she answers a question from a dad concerning his six-year-old\u2019s potty problems. Do 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 BE FRUGAL\n BeFrugal lets you earn up to 40% cash back on your purchases from over 5000 stores that include Amazon, Walmart, Target, Macy\u2019s, and more! Shop online like you normally would, then click the link on BeFrugal.com and cash back is sent to you via check, PayPal, or Amazon gift card. Using BeFrugal is 100% free. Visit befrugal.com/meg and get a $10 Welcome Bonus when you join for free!\n \xa0\n 0:49 \u2013 AD \u2013 JULIAN KRINKSY CAMPS AND PROGRAMS\n Julian Krinksy Camps & Programs is not your ordinary summer camp! With over 20 summer programs for ages 7-18 and students from over 40 countries, your child will have a once in a lifetime experience. With programs in business, cooking, pre-college academics, the arts, tennis, golf, and more, there\u2019s something for everyone! Get 10% off with promo code JKCP2017 at jkcp.com/MEG.\n \xa0\n 1:52 \u2013 WELCOME\n Dr. Meg introduces the topic \u201cWhen Parenting Isn\u2019t Perfect\u201d. She teases her conversation with Jim Daly, her three points to ponder, and a social question from a dad concerning his six-year-old\u2019s potty problems.\n \xa0\n 2:58 \u2013 POINTS TO PONDER\n Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder as you learn more about being great parents when everything in the home isn\u2019t perfect!\n \xa0\n 8:54 \u2013 PARENTING RESOURCES\n Dr. Meg\u2019s new book, HERO: Becoming The Strong Father Your Children Need is available NOW! Many of us know that Dr. Meg has a passion about the relationship between children and their fathers. Regardless of your situation in life, whether you\u2019re married, divorced, widowed, or a step-father, the book HERO: Becoming The Strong Father Your Children Need will show you how and why you should strive to be a hero father and the impact your presence and involvement has on your children. Go to HeroDadBook.com and order your copy today along with a great gift bundle perfect for Father\u2019s Day, birthdays, or any occasion.\n \xa0\n 10:16 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH JIM DALY (PART 1)\n Dr. Meg welcomes Focus on the Family president, Jim Daly, and has a great conversation about his new book When Parenting Isn\u2019t Perfect. They discuss how moving past problems and loving your kids well, even when things in the house aren\u2019t picture-perfect, is a key to raising GREAT KIDS!\n \xa0\n 28:59 \u2013 AD \u2013 CARE.COM\n With sick kids, elderly relatives, emergency visitis to the vet, sometimes you need an extra set of hands. Care.com is the world\u2019s largest digital marketplace for finding and managing family care. Sign up for a free as a basic member to post a job and view caregiver profiles. Save 30% off a Care.com Premium Membership by visiting Care.com/MEG today!\n \xa0\n 30:04 \u2013 AD \u2013 BARKBOX\n BarkBox is a monthly delivery of all-natural treats and super fun toys curated to match your dog\u2019s unique needs. Each box is centered around a variety of themes designed to keep your dogs engaged, interested, and happy! Visit barkbox.com/PARENTING and get a FREE EXTRA MONTH of BarkBox when you subscribe to a 6 or 12 month plan!\n \xa0\n 31:28 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH JIM DALY (PART 2)\n Meg welcomes Focus on the Family president, Jim Daly, and has a great conversation about his new book When Parenting Isn\u2019t Perfect. They discuss how moving past problems and loving your kids well, even when things in the house aren\u2019t picture-perfect, is a key to raising GREAT KIDS!\n \xa0\n 40:10 \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 Sarah about considering homeschooling her children.\n \xa0\n 44:01 \u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\n \xa0\n 44:35 \u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\n Thanks for listening to Episode 31, When Parenting Isn\u2019t Perfect!\n \xa0\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