#34: Helping Kids Navigate Message From Media (with guest Anthony Weber)
In the world we live in today, your kids have access to an unending supply of television, music, and magazines. Helping them understand how to navigate all the messages thrown at them is an increasing challenge to parents. In this episode, Dr. Meg interviews Anthony Weber, lead pastor at the Church of the Living God in Traverse City, Michigan, and expert on navigating contemporary media. Dr. Meg shares her three points to ponder that you can start using right away along with a question from a couple of parents struggling with their toddler\u2019s anger. 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 WELCOME\n Dr. Meg introduces the topic \u201cHelping Kids Navigate Messages From Media\u201d. She also teases her conversation with Anthony Weber, her three points to ponder, and a social question from a couple of parents struggling with their toddler\u2019s anger.\n \xa0\n 1:37 \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 4:01 \u2013 POINTS TO PONDER\n Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder as you learn more about how media affects your kids.\n \xa0\n 9:55 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH ANTHONY WEBER (PART 1)\n Dr. Meg welcomes Anthony Weber, lead pastor at the Church of the Living God in Traverse City, Michigan, and expert on navigating contemporary media. They have a conversation revolving around how he has helped his sons navigate the messages thrown at them from media consumption and the challenges to parenting created by media.\n \xa0\n 28:05 \u2013 AD \u2013 GO GO SQUEEZE\n Tastiness is the number 1 reason kids choose a snack. With GoGo squeeZ, you get an all-natural, 100% fruit with no artificial anything! GoGo squeeZ comes in a squeezable pouch so kids can enjoy it anywhere. There are many fruit blends to enjoy, and even some that have Fruit and Veggiez, you\u2019re kids are going to love it!!\n \xa0\n 28:53 \u2013 AD \u2013 THIRDLOVE\n Stop tugging at your bra straps and second-guessing your size. It\u2019s time to put fit first with ThirdLove. ThirdLove uses women\u2019s actual measurements and memory foam to create bras that fit better and are more comfortable. They offer sizes from double-A to G. Go to ThirdLove.com/MEG now to get your perfect ThirdLove bra and try it for 30 days for free, just pay $2.99 shipping!\n \xa0\n 29:59 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH ANTHONY WEBER (PART 2)\n Dr. Meg welcomes Anthony Weber, lead pastor at the Church of the Living God in Traverse City, Michigan, and expert on navigating contemporary media. They have a conversation revolving around how he has helped his sons navigate the messages thrown at them from media consumption and the challenges to parenting created by media.\n \xa0\n 50:40 \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 Blair about how she and her husband can deal with their toddler\u2019s anger outbursts.\n \xa0\n 55:00 \u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\n \xa0\n 55:28 \u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\n Thanks for listening to Episode 34, Helping Kids Navigate Messages From Media and for helping Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than ONE MILLION downloads!\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