Meg Meeker

This sanity-saving guide “offers practical ways to help you let go of ‘mom guilt’ in order to become a happier, healthier woman” ( Parent & Child ).Now with wellness tips and exercises!The pressure on women today has pushed many American mothers to the breaking point. It feels as if “doing your best” is never enough to please everyone, and the demands mothers place on themselves are both impossible and unrealistic. Now Meg Meeker, M.D., critically acclaimed author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, puts her twenty-five years’ experience as a practicing pediatrician and counselor into a sound, sane approach to reshaping the frustrating, exhausting lives of so many moms. Mothers are expected to do it raise superstar kids, look great, make good salaries, volunteer for everything, run errands, keep a perfect house, be the perfect wife. Single mothers often have even more demands—and less support. In this rallying cry for change, Dr. Meeker incorporates clinical data and her own experience raising four children to show why mothers suffer from the rising pressure to excel and the toll it takes on their emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual health. Too many mothers are increasingly lonely, anxious, depressed, and unhappy with themselves, refusing to let themselves off the hook. Here, Dr. Meeker has identified the 10 most positive habits of mothers who are healthy, happy, and fulfilled. The key is to embrace a new perspective and create real joy and purpose by utilizing such core habits as • making friends with those who know the meaning of friendship• finding out what money can buy (and what it cannot)• lightening the overload—and doing less more often• discovering faith and learning how to trust it• taking some alone time and reviving yourself Mothers, it’s time to view the unconditional trust that you see in your children’s eyes when they take your hand or find your face in a crowd as a mirror of your own wonder and worth. You are the light that shines in their lives, the beacon that guides them. By implementing the key strategies in Dr. Meeker’s book, you can be happy, hopeful, and a wonderful role model. You can teach your children to be the very best they can be—and isn’t that still the most precious reward of motherhood?

A timely and empowering book featuring “solid, practical advice for women on how to properly nurture their sons” ( Kirkus Reviews ). From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs her simultaneously pushes her away. Calling upon thirty years of experience as a pediatrician, Meg Meeker, M.D., a highly sought after national speaker, assistant professor of clinical medicine, and mother of four, shares the secrets that every mother needs to know in order to strengthen—or rebuild—her relationship with her son. Boys today face unique challenges and pressures, and the burden on mothers to guide their boys through them can feel overwhelming. This empowering book offers a road map to help mothers find the strength and confidence to raise extraordinary sons by providing encouragement, education, and practical advice about • the need for mothers to exercise courage and be bolder and more confident about advising and directing their boys• the crucial role mothers play in expressing love to sons in healthy ways so they learn to respect and appreciate women as they grow up• the importance of teaching sons about the values of hard work, community service, and a well-developed inner life• the natural traps mothers of boys often fall into—and how to avoid them• the need for a mother to heal her own wounds with the men in her life so she can raise her son without baggage and limitations• the best ways to survive the moments when the going gets tough and a mom’s natural ways of communicating—talking, analyzing, exploring—only fuel the fire When a mother holds her baby boy for the first time, she also instinctively knows something else: If she does her job right and raises her son with self-esteem, support, and wisdom, he will become the man she knows he was meant to be.

The most important person in a young girl’s life? Her father. That’s right—and teen health expert Dr. Meg Meeker has the data and clinical experience to prove it. After more than twenty years of counseling girls, she knows that fathers, more than anyone else, set the course for their daughters’ lives. Now Dr. Meeker, author of the critically acclaimed Epidemic: How Teen Sex Is Killing Our Kids, shows you how to strengthen—or rebuild—your bond with your daughter, and how to use it to shape her life, and yours, for the better. Directly challenging the feminist attack on traditional masculinity, Dr. Meeker demonstrates that the most important factor for girls growing up into confident, well-adjusted women is a strong father with conservative values. To have one, she shows, is the best protection against eating disorders, failure in school, STDs, unwed pregnancy, and drug or alcohol abuse—and the best predictor of academic achievement, successful marriage, and a satisfying emotional life. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters reveals: • The essential characteristics and virtues of strong fathers—and how to develop them • How daughters take cues from their fathers on everything from drug use, drinking, smoking, and having sex, to self-esteem, moodiness, and seeking attention from boys • Why girls want you to place restrictions on them (even though they’ll complain when you do) • How to become a hero to your daughter—and why she needs that more than anything • The one mistake fathers make that is the primary cause of girls "hooking up" • Why girls depend on the guidance of fathers through, and even beyond, their college years • Recipe for disaster: the notion that girls "need to make their own decisions andmistakes" • Why girls need God—and how your faith, or lack thereof, will influence her • How to communicate with your daughter—and how not to • True stories of "prodigal daughters"—and how their fathers helped bring them back Dads, you are far more powerful than you think you are. Your daughters need the support that only fathers can provide—and if you are willing to follow Dr. Meeker’s advice on how to guide your daughter, to stand between her and a toxic culture, your rewards will be unmatched

In Boys Should Be Boys, one of our most trusted authorities helps parents restore the delights of boyhood and enable today’s boys to become the mature, confident, and thoughtful men of tomorrow. Boys will always be boys–rambunctious, adventurous, and curious, climbing trees, building forts, playing tackle football, and pushing their growing bodies to the limit as part of the rite of passage into manhood. But today our sons face an increasingly hostile world that doesn’t value the high-spirited, magical nature of boys. In a collective call to let our boys be boys, Dr. Meg Meeker explores the secrets to boyhood, including• why rules and boundaries are crucial–and why boys feel lost without them• how the outdoors is still the best playground, offering the sense of adventure that only Mother Nature can provide• the essential ways to preserve a boy’s innocence (and help him grow up)• the pitfalls moms and dads face when talking to their sons• why moody and rebellious boys are not normal–and how to address such behavior• how and when the “big” questions in life should be discussed: why he is here, what his purpose is, and why he is importantParents are blessed with intuition and heart, but raising sons is a daunting responsibility. This uplifting guide makes the job a little easier.

"Your go-to gift for new fathers." — Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author, motivational speaker, and radio hostWhether you know it or not, if you're a dad, you’e a hero— that's the message of bestselling author and pediatrician Meg Meeker. Even if you're struggling with all the demands of fatherhood, let Dr. Meeker reassure every man has it within him to be the hero father his children need. With simple step-by-step instructions and drawing on long experience—including her work with the NFL's Fatherhood Initiative—Dr. Meeker shows you how to be the father you want to be and your children need you to be. Discover why fathers are even more important to their children than their mothers are; why your children want you to be their hero—even if their relationship with you has been strained or distant; and secrets that can help divorced dads, widowed dads, and stepfathers maintain—or rebuild—a strong relationship with their children As Dr. Meeker writes, "If you want what is best for your children—if you want what is best for you—you should strive to be a hero father. In this book, I hope to show you how."

Pediatrician and parenting expert Meg Meeker, author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters (over half a million sold!), focuses in on the challenges, pressures, and dilemmas facing adolescent and teenage girls today. How can parents help shepherd their daughters into womanhood while guarding against today's overwhelming social dangers? Dr. Meeker has practical advice for moms and dads buttressed by years of experience counseling young women.

Sexually transmitted diseases among teens has become a full blown epidemic a national emergency that's killing our kids. In this groundbreaking book Dr. Meeker uncovers the story of this serious epidemic and the pattern of political correctness and marketing hype that has caused this tidal wave of disease.

"Your go-to gift for new fathers." — Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author, motivational speaker, and radio hostWhether you know it or not, if you're a dad, you’re a hero— that's the message of bestselling author and pediatrician Meg Meeker.Even if you're struggling with all the demands of fatherhood, let Dr. Meeker reassure every man has it within him to be the hero father his children need. With simple step-by-step instructions and drawing on long experience—including her work with the NFL's Fatherhood Initiative—Dr. Meeker shows you how to be the father you want to be and your children need you to be.Discover why fathers are even more important to their children than their mothers are; why your children want you to be their hero—even if their relationship with you has been strained or distant; and secrets that can help divorced dads, widowed dads, and stepfathers maintain—or rebuild—a strong relationship with their childrenAs Dr. Meeker writes, "If you want what is best for your children—if you want what is best for you—you should strive to be a hero father. In this book, I hope to show you how."

Restoring the Teenage Soul : Nurturing Sound Hearts and Minds in a Confused Culture (View amazon detail page) 0966989406

Meg Meeker, M.D., America’s family doctor, shares the seven keys to staying sane in the suddenly locked-down world of the coronavirus. Her new mini-ebook is your family’s essential guide not just to surviving but to thriving, even as your world is turned upside down. Dr. Meeker prescribes practical steps that every family can take to handle the stress of close quarters, separation from friends, and unprecedented financial strain. Your family can even grow stronger as a result. Addressing the needs of the whole person, the physical need for a regular schedule and exercise, the emotional need for connection with others, the spiritual need for quiet prayer or meditation, Dr. Meeker sounds an encouraging call not to give in to the fear and chaos all around us.

Você é um pai que não tem certeza do seu papel na família contemporânea? Com as complexidades do mundo atual, muitas vezes é difícil para os pais se conectarem com seus filhos, especialmente para o pai, que sempre viveu em uma cultura que alimentou a maternidade como conquista da mulher, cabendo aos homens, em primeiro lugar, as realizações profissionais e tratando a paternidade quase como um bônus.Porém, com as mudanças globais e socioculturais, a mulher sai do contexto das obrigações do lar para ocupar cada vez mais espaço no mercado de trabalho e, devido a essa transição, as responsabilidades que antes eram delimitadas ao pai ou à mãe hoje são compartilhadas. Neste livro, a dra. Meg Meeker, Pediatra e best-seller norte-americana e mundial, desvenda os caminhos da paternidade e seus desafios no mundo contemporâneo, e fornece uma nova perspectiva do papel do Pai na criação e educação dos filhos.Este livro irá ajudá-lo, por meio de exemplos práticos e experiências vividas pela própria autora, a construir laços de amor, confiança e respeito com seus filhos, não importando se você é casado, divorciado, viúvo, padrasto, ou seja, qual for a sua estrutura familiar. Não se trata de mudar quem você, mas sobre entender realmente quem você é para o seu filho.

I have never met a parent who likes to discipline his child. I hated it when my children were young. I wanted life to be easy and smooth and for everyone in our home to get along. Discipline seemed to ruin all of that. But here’s what I didn’t know back then- good discipline doesn’t have to. In fact, parents hate discipline more than children dislike receiving it. How do I know? Because for 30 years, I’ve been listening to your children. And this is what they tell they take pride in having a parent care enough to “No, you can’t go to that party because you can behave better than that,” or “No, you can’t go to a sleep over.” The truth is, we are afraid of saying “no,” but we must realize that, deep down, healthy discipline makes our children feel loved.I had the privilege of talking with John O’Leary recently. He was burned when he was nine years old in a house fire and should have died. Over 85% of his body was burned. But, with prayers, support and good medical care, he lived. After months of hospitalization and rehabilitation, his parents brought him home, and his mother made his favorite meal. The family of eight sat around the dining room table, and John wondered how he was going to eat because his fingers had been burned completely off. The only tools he had to hold a fork were two blunted, fingerless hands pressed together.When everyone started eating, he tried to hold the utensils but failed. His sister was seated next to him and stabbed a piece of meat with her fork and brought it to his mouth. Suddenly, his mother scolded her daughter, “Don’t you dare feed John. He can do it, and he will do it.”John said that was the kindest and cruelest statement he’d ever heard. But, he said, it saved his life again because his mother’s “no” told him that he was capable of doing anything he wanted. And today, he can. All because his believing mother had the fortitude to use that tiny word.

Dé bijbel voor iedere moeder die een zoon krijgt of heeft!Dit complete handboek over de sterke band tussen moeder en zoon staat vol praktische adviezen voor elke peuter,tiener,puber en volwassen zoons. En dat kan heel goed van pas komen, in de praktijk zorgen moeders namelijk meer voor hun zoons dan vaders. En als stellen gescheiden zijn wordt de verhouding nog schever. Dat is niet erg, je kunt als vrouw prima een "man" opvoeden, maar het is daarbij wel handig om je in het andere geslacht te verdiepen. In het moeder/zoon handboek geschreven door Meg Meeker vind je alle onmisbare informatie om jongens op te voeden!

"Muito embora os meninos sejam sempre meninos, atualmente não vivem numa cultura que valoriza tanto sua natureza intrépida, curiosa e aventureira, dada a subir em árvores, construir fortes, brincar de lutas e levar a força do próprio corpo a seus limites — muitas vezes, para desconcerto dos pais. Não é difícil, portanto, entender a importância destas páginas, em que uma das maiores autoridades em educação de crianças e jovens dos Estados Unidos se volta para a seguinte como fazer dos meninos de hoje os homens maduros, confiantes e sérios do amanhã? Os sete segredos que a dra. Meeker oferece nestas páginas podem ser cruciais para a vida de nossos filhos e, precisamente por isso, da sociedade como um todo."

How to Keep Your Kids Safe in a Tech-Sex-Drug-Filled WorldThen she will avoid unnecessary heartache, understand that her true value is in her character not her looks, and make wise decisions about alcohol, sex, and the internet.Parenting is one of the greatest joys in life, but it can also be the most terrifying. Our children- whether they are biological, adopted or foster children- are like extensions of ourselves in many good ways. When they hurt, we hurt. When they are happy, we are happy. At the end of our lives, we parents want to look back and count on one hand a few good accomplishments. At the top of the list is having raised good people.But there are many obstacles in our way, and the first is the culture in which we live. It is neither parent friendly nor child friendly. The media influences them in negative ways, classmates can hurt them, and some ill-intentioned adults lurk in the shadows to lure them toward bad things. For us, the world can be a frightening place. That’s why we must learn what to watch out for and how to help our children navigate this tough world. And we can do this. We can help them avoid accumulating scars and, in fact, fare very well. It is my joy to encourage you as you help the children you love so dearly stay on the right, but narrow path.

Care for Your Own Emotional HealthThen your child stands a much higher chance of being happy and emotionally healthy.One of the biggest factors impacting a child’s happiness is his parents’ moods. Most of us parents, though, never think about this. We feel that good parenting means focusing on our children but good parenting also means helping ourselves be emotionally, mentally, and physically. Our children are small sponges, absorbing our fears, joys, anxieties and a wide range of other emotions. Some children absorb their parents’ emotions more readily than others and this is primarily due to different personality types.Studies show that children whose mothers and fathers are depressed are at greater risk for depression. This is due to genetics as well as environment. And it makes sense. If you grew up with a parent who struggled with depression, you may have experienced depression. If your father was depressed, it affected you. If your mother was anxious, chances are that you struggled (or still struggle) with anxiety. The same is true with obsessive-compulsive disorders and other mood issues.My purpose is NOT to create guilt in parents, just the opposite. My point in bringing these to light is two-fold. First, I know that frequently, behind an anxious or troubled child is often a parent who is struggling with the same. Second, if you as a parent struggle with any of these issues, you not only owe it to yourself to get help, but to your children as well. As you work through this principle, don’t be afraid. Look at yourself honestly. Look at your struggles, moods, anxieties, or fears. Every parent has issues (myself included), and I know one we all help and hurt our children in many ways. But we can most decidedly tip the scales toward the help side. And improving our moods, decreasing the stress in our lives, and reducing anxiety is one of the best ways to accomplish this.

Teach Gratitude and HumilityThen your child will grow up in the practice of thankfulness, avoiding the risks of becoming self-centered or feeling entitled.Happy people are those who appreciate what they have, whether they have earned those things or have been given them. Children, however, aren’t naturally grateful for many reasons. They are egocentric, have limited cognitive capacity, and are immature. That’s why they need our help in developing an attitude of appreciation. They aren’t trying to be self-centered or ungrateful… that’s simply their natural state.

Choose Your Words Carefully Then your child will have a higher sense of value and feel truly loved. One of the most important influences we have over our children is the way we speak to them. Think about something- every time you talk with your child, he leaves the conversation feeling either better or worse about himself. When it comes to interacting with parents, children rarely leave conversations with neutral feelings. The words you say to your children change who they become. Think back to your own childhood when something either inspired or crushed you. Most likely, those were times when someone you loved said something to you. He or she communicated that you were either capable of accomplishing something great or that you weren’t worth anything. The words parents speak carry life-changing weight in a child’s eyes. So, parents, be strong enough to examine what and how you are communicating to your kids. Do you bring encouragement, comfort and inspiration or do you find yourself consistently criticizing your children? Many parents fall into the trap of talking negatively all the time to their children because they are tired and frustrated. And others have serious anger issues that spill out onto their children. If you want your children to grow into strong, emotionally healthy adults, you MUST take a hard look at the words you use with them. Take your phone and record yourself talking to them and play it back. Speak in ways that encourage and never crush your children. Because that’s exactly the power your words have.

Answers To The 3 Most Important Questions Your Child Mom or Dad, what do you believe about me?Mom or Dad, how do you feel about me?And finally, Mom or Dad, what are your hopes for me?When we answer these three questions, we build the core of our child. We secure a great relationship with them (we win their hearts) and ultimately we help shape their character.Completing The Strong Parent Project will help you give these vital answers to your child, but there’s a lot in it for you too. Working through The Strong Parent Project will free you up to build confidence in your parenting, reduce your stress and help you enjoy parenting more. The process is simple, but like all great changes in our lives, the simple ones take the longest to perfect.

Give Him/Her a Faith in GodThen your child will have a greater chance of having happiness, self-esteem, and spiritual satisfaction–avoiding the risks of depression, anxiety, and high-risk behaviors.Teaching our children about God is one of the greatest and yet most frustrating jobs we have as parents. Many parents feel inadequate to teach their children about God, but they shouldn’t be. Our children simply want to know who God is and what He is like. At the beginning of their faith journey, they want to know less about religious rules and more about the “person” of God. They ask questions like, “Does He float?” “How tall is He?” and “Can I see through Him?”The truth is, inviting questions about God is important and fun. You don’t have to have all of the answers to their questions at first, but you will want to have answers eventually so dig until you find them. Challenge yourself to pray, read the scriptures and get to church or synagogue regularly. In fact, the same word for “teacher” in Hebrew means “learner.” Embrace this wonderful part of parenting- it will bring you closer to your child, it will open his mind to deeper things, and it will add a critical strength that he will need to draw from as he gets older.

"O trabalho dos pais jamais foi tão difícil quanto nos dias de hoje. Nossa cultura impõe às meninas modelos nada saudáveis; chega a enganá-las a respeito das consequências da atividade sexual precoce e a confundir as adolescentes para que questionem o próprio "gênero". Pediatra há mais de trinta anos, mãe e avó, Meg Meeker já viu de tudo. Sabe, portanto, exatamente o que é capaz de transformar nossas filhas em mulheres fortes, felizes e saudáveis. Mesclando sua vasta experiência com uma boa dose de bom senso, ela explica neste livro os onze passos necessários para que nossas filhas atinjam todo o seu potencial."

Mothers and fathers both influence the identity formation of their children in powerful ways. Mothers provide comfort, security and unfailing love (in a child’s mind.) Fathers provide approval, respect and a sense of value. Interestingly, many children feel differently about the love they receive from mothers versus the love they receive from fathers. They feel that their mother’s love is non- negotiable. In other words, they believe that their mothers have to love them because that’s what mothers do. We are the ones who always have the child’s back, always offer love and usually understand (even if we don’t.) This makes sense. At the beginning of life, a mother is there. She is the primary one who feeds a child and if she- the one the child comes to rely on first and foremost- doesn’t love the her then no one else in the world will love her.In this companion eBook to my book Being the Strong Father Your Children Need I want to help Mom's understand how they can support their husband's on this journey of becoming great fathers.