The back to school season is always tough for kids as they get used to a different schedule when summer is over. It’s also tough on parents as they are transitioning into the new season and helping their kids deal with the changes as well. In this special episode, Dr. Meg answers your questions about helping kids deal with getting used to new schedules, learning how to make friends, and how much extracurricular activities are enough during the transition into a new school year. Whether you are just starting the school year or you are already a few weeks in, these tips will help you to parent your great kids! Also, 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!
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1:50 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces this special back-to-school edition of the Ask Dr. Megseries. You have questions about how to help your kids make the transition back into school even better!
2:27 – ASK DR. MEG BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION (PART 1)
Dr. Meg answers your questions about how to help your kids during the back-to-school season!
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20:17 – ASK DR. MEG BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION (PART 2)
Dr. Meg answers your questions about how to help your kids during the back-to-school season!
37:46 – PARENT PEP RALLY
37:59 – FROM THE PRODUCER
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