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In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by Dr. Eran Magen, an expert in education and psychology from Stanford University and founder of Parenting for Humans and DivorcingDads.org. They discuss the increased risk of suicide among divorced fathers and the unique challenges these men face. Dr. Magen emphasizes how critical it is to maintain strong relationships with their children, despite the emotional and financial pressures of divorce. The episode concludes with advice on how friends and family can intervene and support at-risk fathers and be proactive about their mental health.\n\nThemes we will explore:\n\n00:07 Understanding the Crisis: Divorced Dads and Suicide Risk\n01:23 Expert Insights: Dr. Eran Magen on Divorced Dads\n02:30 The Emotional Struggles of Divorced Dads\n06:18 Building Strong Relationships with Kids\n13:08 Navigating Post-Divorce Challenges\n25:43 Supporting Divorced Dads: Suicide Prevention\n31:02 Early Alert: Proactive Suicide Prevention\n38:31 Final Thoughts and Resources\n\n\nAbout our guest:\nDr. Magen earned his MA in education and PhD in psychology at Stanford University, and then served as the research director for the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Counseling and Psychological Services. He is the founder of Parenting For Humans, a relationship-first, trauma-informed system for parenting, and the founder of DivorcingDads.org, a nonprofit dedicated to helping fathers stay healthy and connected to their children during and after a divorce.\n\nFrom the Producer:\nNeed coaching? Check out Dr. Meg's group or one-on-one coaching sessions today by visiting meekerparenting.com/coaching.\nWatch today\u2019s episode \U0001f4fa\n\xa0Follow us \U0001f4f2\n\nOur Sponsors:\nCrunch Labs: Welcome to your least boring summer ever! Join us in a 12-week virtual summer camp featuring weekly videos, livestreams and mega-experiments from Mark Rober and special guests.\xa0\nBorn Shoes: Step into comfort by visiting BornShoes.com and take advantage of our exclusive offer. Use promo code DRMEG to enjoy a 15% discount and free ground shipping on all full-price shoes.\nAcorns makes it easy to start automatically saving and investing for your future. Head to acorns.com/drmeg or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!\xa0\nAquaTru, great taste from pure water. To receive 20% off any AquaTru purifier, go to AquaTru.com and use the code "DRMEG "when checking out.\nCozy Earth: Our goal is to help you create a sanctuary within your home, a refuge from the demands of the outside world. Head to cozyearth.com and use promo code DRMEG for an exclusive 35% off.\xa0\nAir Doctor: Breathe Easier, Live Better With AirDoctor! Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code DRMEG, and you\u2019ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!\xa0\nPhyla Biotics: Visit\xa0phylabiotics.com, enter code\xa0DRMEEKER\xa0at checkout, and start your journey to healthier skin.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices