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With mothers being increasingly busy these days, connecting with your kids can be a challenge (to say the least!). Dr. Meeker brings in Erica Komisar, LCSW, to talk about how to establish emotional connections with your kids at an early age to promote emotional health and well-being. Erica is the author of the book Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters, and she\u2019s also a psychoanalyst and parenting coach, making her a perfect interview for this topic! Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder to begin using right away, and she answers a question from a grandmother who has a six-year-old granddaughter frightened by kids with special needs. 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 GOGO SQUEEZ\n For a healthy and delicious snack that lets your kids explore, play, and be their best \u2013 you\u2019ve got to try GoGo squeeZ. GoGo squeeZ made from one hundred percent, all-natural fruit, with \u2018no artificial anything.\u2019 There\u2019s over twenty-five tasty varieties kids will love - and that you can feel great about too. GoGo squeeZ \u2018fruit on the go\u2019 pouches. Find them in the applesauce aisle today.\n \xa0\n 0:42 \u2013 AD \u2013 LIFE ON THE FAST TRACK PODCAST\n From Slate in collaboration with Ford comes a new podcast called Life On The Fast Track. Cheer on three girl scouts as they design, build and race wooden cars in the Ford Girls Fast Track Races. You\u2019ll meet their families, use power tools, and hear what happens when girls are empowered to put STEAM principles to the test. Download and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!\n \xa0\n 1:39 \u2013 WELCOME\n Dr. Meg introduces the topic \u201cMotherhood and Connecting Better With Your Kids\u201d. She also teases her conversation with Erica Komisar, her points to ponder, and a question from a grandmother who has a six-year-old granddaughter frightened by kids with special needs.\n \xa0\n 2:56 \u2013 POINTS TO PONDER\n Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder as you learn more about being present for your kids!\n \xa0\n 12:39 \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 15:22 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH ERICA KOMISAR (PART 1)\n Dr. Meg sits down with Erica Komisar to talk about how to be a busy mom, but still be present for your kids. With 25 years of experience as a social worker in New York City, Erica has incredible insight into the benefit of moms (and dads) being present for your kids.\n \xa0\n 49:32 \u2013 AD \u2013 MR CLEAN MAGIC ERASER\n Are you getting ready to tackle spring cleaning? This year, use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to take on the impossible stains that sprays and wipes can\u2019t. All you do is wet it under the tap, give it a squeeze, and it\u2019s ready to erase. It makes cleaning your toughest kitchen and bathroom messes fast and easy. Check out mrclean.com/podcast to see more ways the Magic Eraser can help you knock out impossible messes around the house!\n \xa0\n 50:42 \u2013 AD \u2013 THIRD LOVE\n When it comes to bra shopping, it\u2019s all about finding the right fit for you, and there\u2019s only one lingere brand that offers bras in sizes double-A through G: ThirdLove! While most brands only carry 15 sizes, ThirdLove offers 60, including half-cups, which no one else does! With comfortable, super-smoothing memory foam, you might just forget you\u2019re wearing a ThirdLove bra! For 15% off your first order and to find your perfect fit, visit thirdlove.com/meg today!\n \xa0\n 52:00 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH ERICA KOMISAR (PART 2)\n Dr. Meg sits down with Erica Komisar to talk about how to be a busy mom, but still be present for your kids. With 25 years of experience as a social worker in New York City, Erica has incredible insight into the benefit of moms (and dads) being present for your kids.\n \xa0\n \xa0\n \xa0\n \xa0\n 1:01:47 \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, a grandmother who has a six-year-old granddaughter frightened by kids with special needs.\n \xa0\n 1:07:26 \u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\n \xa0\n 1:08:02\u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\n Thanks for listening to Episode 49, Motherhood and Being Present For Your Kids 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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices