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There\u2019s not much more controversial topic than gender identity in America today. Although it\u2019s an extremely polarizing topic, there are some really great studies on the effects of handling this situation the right way andthe wrong way. In this episode, Dr. Meg talks with Dr. Leonard Sax again, and he gives his advice for handling this issue as a parent these days. Dr. Sax graduated Phi Beta Kappa from MIT as a 19 year old, and then went on to the University of Pennsylvania to earn his PhD in psychology and an MD. He has written many books on raising kids including: Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge, The Collapse of Parenting, and Why Gender Matters.This is part two of a two part series with Dr. Sax talks with Dr. Meg about gender identity issues in children and teenagers. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away and answers a question from a mom about teaching her teenager how to make friends at school. If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.comand listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!\n \xa0\n 0:00 \u2013 AD \u2013 EVELYN AND BOBBIE\n Evelyn and Bobbie\u2019s women-led intimates company creates beautiful, purposeful products to make women\u2019s lives better. They have created the best underwear ever by combining unique softness with smooth, flat seams that offer a fit so comfortable, you\u2019ll forget you\u2019re wearing them! Visit evelynbobbie.com/and use code \u201cMEG\u201d to get a free pair of knickers with any purchase. That\u2019s a $28 value only when you use the code \u201cMEG\u201d at evelynbobbie.com!\n \xa0\n 0:58 \u2013 AD \u2013 BUILD A BEAR\n Make birthday memories that will last a lifetime at Build-A-Bear Workshop. During their birthday month, kids get to count their candles before making their own Birthday Treat Bear. 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Check out the new, revised, and improved course Discipline with Courage and Kindness at go.meekerparenting.com/discipline-course. Dr. Meg\u2019s goal with the course is to help you lighten your load, love parenting again, and feel less stressed. Check it out today!\n \xa0\n 4:37 \u2013 POINTS TO PONDER\n Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder when dealing with gender identity issues in children and teenagers.\n \xa0\n 6:53 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH DR. LEONARD SAX (PART 1)\n Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Dr. Leonard Sax about gender identity issues with children and teenagers and how they are affected by these issues.\n \xa0\n 18:35 \u2013 AD \u2013 ROTHY\u2019S\n Rothy\u2019s shoes are stylish, sustainable, and comfortable enough for everyday wear, anywhere. Rothy\u2019s is the everyday flat for life on the go, with three fashionable styles \u2013 The Flat, the Point, and the Loafer \u2013 and an amazing color and pattern selection that\u2019s always getting updated. Right now, Rothy\u2019s has an amazing deal for my listeners: use the code MEG to get free shipping and free returns and exchanges, no minimum. when you go to Rothys.comand enter promo code: MEG\n \xa0\n 20:40 \u2013 AD \u2013 BUILD A BEAR\n A birthday is a big deal to a kid \u2013 and it\u2019s a big deal to everyone at Build-A-Bear Workshop, too! At Build-A-Bear, there are special birthday offers and one-of-a-kind experiences so you can make memories that last a lifetime! Their interactive Count Your Candles offer is a fun way to make a special birthday memory while also saving on a classic Build-A-Bear furry friend. Visit buildabear.comfor more details on the Count Your Candles offer and all the fun ways to celebrate birthdays at Build-A-Bear Workshop.\n \xa0\n 22:09 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH DR. LEONARD SAX (PART 2)\n Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Dr. Leonard Sax about gender identity issues with children and teenagers and how they are affected by these issues.\n \xa0\n 34:52 \u2013 LET\u2019S GET SOCIAL\n Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comor tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD. In this episode, Dr. Meg answers a question from Jennifer about teaching her teenage daughter how to make friends at school.\n \xa0\n 37:06 \u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\n \xa0\n 37:58 \u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\n Thanks for listening to Episode 66, Gender Identity Issues, Part 2 and for helping Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than TWO 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? 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