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Learning how to relate to your kids and understand how they are wired often seems like a lofty goal. One kid needs to be at soccer practice, the other kid has gymnastics, both of them are arguing, and you\u2019re stuck in the middle. As a parent, it can be hard to understand what your kids are thinking, feeling, and wanting from a relationship with you, but you can do this!It all hinges on being a smart parent!In today\u2019s episode, Dr. Meg talks with Anthony ONeal. Since 2003,\xa0Anthony\xa0ONeal\xa0has helped thousands of students make good decisions with their money, relationships and education to live a well-balanced life. He\u2019s the National Best-Selling Author of\xa0Graduate Survival Guide: 5 Mistakes You Can\u2019t Afford to Make in College, and travels the country spreading his encouraging message to help teens and young adults transition into the real world. He also knows how youth are wired, and gives some great advice to parents on how to build meaningful bonds with teenagers. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away! Dr. Meeker also answers a question from an anonymous mom about her daughter\u2019s same-sex attractions and if her divorce caused any of her daughter\u2019s feelings. 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 WELCOME\n Dr. Meg introduces the topic \u201cSmart Parenting: Raising Teenagers.\u201d She also teases her conversation with Anthony ONeal and her points to ponder.\n \xa0\n 2:14 \u2013 \xa0PARENTING RESOURCES\n If you haven\u2019t already, go check out the new, revised, and improved course Discipline with Courage and Kindness at disciplinewithcourageandkindness.com. 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 3:16 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH ANTHONY ONEAL (PART 1)\n Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Anthony ONeal. They talk about being a smart parent as your raising teenagers and how to build a strong bond with your kids.\n \xa0\n 18:43 \u2013 AD \u2013 MILK LIFE\n With today\u2019s distractions and busy schedules, it\u2019s easy to lose sight of what\u2019s really important to us. From cooking with your kids, to sipping a refreshing drink at home with them after a long day, dairy milk helps us savor the real moments that matter with the ones we love while also giving our kids nutrients they need to grow strong and help them recharge. To learn more about dairy milk and the benefits it brings to you, visit milklife.com!\n \xa0\n 19:42 \u2013 AD \u2013 ROTHY\u2019S\n Rothy\u2019s are the everyday flats for life on-the-go. Available in a wide range of colors and patterns, as well as four different silhouettes, Rothy\u2019s go with everything from yoga pants to dresses and skirts. Plus, they\u2019re constantly launching new styles, so you\u2019re guaranteed to find a pair\u2014or three\u2014you love. Best of all, since Rothy\u2019s are seamlessly crafted from recycled water bottles, they\u2019re ultra-comfortable as soon as you slip them on. Rothy\u2019s has an amazing deal for my listeners, just use the code MEG to get free shipping and free returns with no minimum when you go to Rothys.com! Once you try shoes that are comfortable, stylish, and sustainable, you\u2019re never going to wear anything else.\n \xa0\n 21:35 \u2013 A CONVERSATION WITH ANTHONY ONEAL (PART 2)\n Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Anthony ONeal. They talk about being a smart parent as your raising teenagers and how to build a strong bond with your kids.\n \xa0\n 37:23 \u2013 POINTS TO PONDER\n Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about being a smart parent as your raise teenagers.\n \xa0\n 40:48 \u2013 LET\u2019S GET SOCIAL\n Today Dr. Meg answers a question from an anonymous mom about her daughter\u2019s same-sex attractions and if her divorce caused any of her daughter\u2019s feelings. Do you have a question for Dr. Meeker? Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comor tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD.\n \xa0\n 47:28 \u2013 PARENT PEP RALLY\n \xa0\n 48:43 \u2013 FROM THE PRODUCER\n Thanks for listening to Episode 79, Smart Parenting: Raising Teenagersand for helping Dr. Meg\u2019s parenting revolution reach more than THREE 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 You can also connect with Anthony ONeal on Twitter and Instagram @AnthonyONeal\xa0and online at\xa0anthonyoneal.com\xa0or\xa0facebook.com/aoneal\n \xa0\n Have a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comand 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.comand 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