Helping your kids learn about how to deal with hurt and pain in their lives is difficult as a parent because we so often want to insulate kids from difficult things. In this episode, Dr. Meg talks with Dr. Kevin Leman, an internationally known psychologist, award-winning author, humorist, New York Times bestselling author of Have A New Kid by Friday, radio and television personality, and speaker. Dr. Kevin Leman has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and common-sense psychology, and in this episode he uses this approach in his conversation with Dr. Meeker. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away and answers listener questions from a dad about his 5-year-old’s defiant behavior and a mother dealing with her daughter’s gender identity issues. 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!
0:00 – AD – MILK LIFE
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1:25 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces the topic “When Your Kids Hurt.” She also teases her conversation with Dr. Kevin Leman and her points to ponder.
2:50 – PARENTING RESOURCES
If you haven’t already, go check out the new, revised, and improved course Discipline with Courage and Kindness at disciplinewithcourageandkindness.com. Dr. Meg’s goal with the course is to help you lighten your load, love parenting again, and feel less stressed. Check it out today!
3:26 – A CONVERSATION WITH DR. KEVIN LEMAN (PART 1)
Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Dr. Kevin Leman about his new book When Your Kid Is Hurting. They also discuss practical things parents can do to help their kids deal with hurt.
15:45 – AD – AURA SMART PICTURE FRAMES
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17:39 – A CONVERSATION WITH DR. KEVIN LEMAN (PART 2)
Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Dr. Kevin Leman about his new book When Your Kid Is Hurting. They also discuss practical things parents can do to help their kids deal with hurt.
30:46 – POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you teach your kids about dealing with painful situations.
33:22 – LET’S GET SOCIAL
Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comor tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD. Today’s questions comes from Justin about his 5-year-old daughter’s defiant behavior issues and from Kristin dealing with her 17-year-old struggling with gender identity issues.
40:22 – PARENT PEP RALLY
40:58 – FROM THE PRODUCER
Thanks for listening to Episode 71, When Your Kids Hurt and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than TWO MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!
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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’d like to hear about in a future episode!
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Sometimes when parenting great kids, the stresses of everyday life can get to you. That’s where we tend to forget about all the promises God has given us that would help us in the crazy times. In this episode, Dr. Meg talks with author and pastor Max Lucado about his new book Unshakeable Hope: Building Our Lives On The Promises Of God. This new title explores twelve of God’s promises upon which Max has depended for his entire adult life. “The promises of God work,” Max writes. “They can walk you through horrific tragedies. They can buoy you in the day-to-day difficulties. They are, indeed, the great and precious promises of God.” Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away and answers a listener question about a six-year-old that constantly asks to watch television. 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!
0:00 – AD – KIWI CO
Are you stumped on what to give the kids in your life this holiday season? KiwiCo creates super cool, hands-on projects for kids that make learning about science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun! KiwiCo’s mission is to provide the next generation of innovators with the tools and foundation they need to become creative problem-solvers and critical thinkers. KiwiCo is offering Parenting Great Kids listeners the opportunity to try them for free. Visit kiwico.com/megto find out more about their projects for kids!
0:45 – AD – LITTLE PASSPORTS
Little Passports is the perfect holiday gift for that curious kid on your list! With a subscription to Little Passports, kids get a fun-filled package each month designed to inspire their curiosity in geography, world cultures, or science. Little Passports is great for kids of all ages. Order today at LittlePassports.com/MEG!
2:02 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces the episode “Unshakeable Hope: Building Our Lives On The Promises Of God.” She also teases her conversation with Max Lucado and her points to ponder.
3:25 – PARENTING RESOURCES
If you haven’t already, go check out the new, revised, and improved course Discipline with Courage and Kindness at disciplinewithcourageandkindness.com. Dr. Meg’s goal with the course is to help you lighten your load, love parenting again, and feel less stressed. Check it out today!
4:03 – A CONVERSATION WITH MAX LUCADO (PART 1)
Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Max Lucado about his book Unshakeable Hope: Building Our Lives On The Promises Of God. They discuss the book, the promises from God that spoke to Max the most, and how to apply that to your parenting when it’s easy and when it’s not so easy.
20:01 – AD – SUN BASKET
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21:44 – AD – THIRD LOVE
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23:07 – A CONVERSATION WITH MAX LUCADO (PART 2)
Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Max Lucado about his book Unshakeable Hope: Building Our Lives On The Promises Of God. They discuss the book, the promises from God that spoke to Max the most, and how to apply that to your parenting when it’s easy and when it’s not so easy.
41:59 – POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you teach your kids about unshakeable hope we can have through God’s promises.
44:56 – LET’S GET SOCIAL
Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comor tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD. Today’s question comes from Suzanne, and she’s wondering what to do with her six-year-old that constantly asks to watch television when she’s not entertained with friends or other activities.
47:51 – PARENT PEP RALLY
48:29 – FROM THE PRODUCER
Thanks for listening to Episode 70, Unshakeable Hope and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than TWO MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!
Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD
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’d like to hear about in a future episode!
Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools are available at www.megmeekermd.comand click on “Parenting Resources”. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!