#38: Teaching Your Kids About Other Cultures (with guest Tsh Oxenreider)

Published: Sept. 26, 2017, 6 a.m.

b'Although the United States is a melting pot, the best way to teach your children about other cultures is to take a trip and experience it firsthand. In this episode, Dr. Meg talks with Tsh Oxenreider, author, blogger, and podcast host, about her travels across the world with her husband and children. And although it\\u2019s not always practical for everyone, we can learn a lot from Tsh\\u2019s experiences abroad. Also in this episode Dr. Meg gives you her three points to ponder to begin using right away and answers a question from a mom whose husband struggles with anger when speaking to their son. 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 EDUCATION A LA CARTE\\n Want your child to flourish in their school environment? To master real-life skills? To succeed in their future endeavors? 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She also teases her conversation with Tsh Oxenreider, her three points to ponder, and a question from a mom whose husband struggles with anger when speaking to their son.\\n \\xa0\\n 2:54 \\u2013 POINTS TO PONDER\\n Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder as you learn more about teaching your kids about other cultures.\\n \\xa0\\n 9:44 \\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 12:21 \\u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH TSH OXENREIDER (PART 1)\\n Dr. Meg sits down with Tsh Oxenreider to talk about what she and her family learned while traveling abroad for nine months. They discuss how to teach your kids about other cultures, even if it isn\\u2019t practical for your family to take an extended trip around the world.\\n \\xa0\\n 29:18 \\u2013 AD \\u2013 SUNBASKET\\n Now that it\\u2019s back-to-school season, it feels like there\\u2019s a million new things to do every day. And getting a balanced, healthy, kid-friendly dinner on the table every night is easier said than done. Now you can cook delicious, nutritionist-approved recipes the whole family will love, with the new Family Menu from Sun Basket. Each week, Sun Basket features a recipe co-created with Chef Tyler Florence of the Food Network. Go to SunBasket.com/MEG today to get $35 off your first order! \\u2028\\n \\xa0\\n 30:37 \\u2013 AD \\u2013 COOPER TIRE\\n Fall is here, and along with cooler temperatures it\\u2019s bringing great rewards thanks to the return of the \\u201cTake the Money and Ride\\u201d event from Cooper Tires. 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In this segment, Dr. Meg answers a question from Janet, a mom whose husband struggles with anger when talking to their 12 year old son.\\n \\xa0\\n 54:32 \\u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\\n \\xa0\\n 55:15 \\u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\\n Thanks for listening to Episode 38, Teaching Your Kids About Other Cultures and for helping Dr. Meg\\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than ONE MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!\\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 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\\n Dr. 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\\nLearn more about your ad choices. 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