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Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker has produced 311 episodes. 213 of those episodes have been sponsored by 119 companies. We last recorded an episode on Jun 15, 2026.
Latest Episodes
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Christina Bernardo on Grief, Trusting Your Gut, and Building Avocado Health After Loss
Jun 15, 2026What happens when every instinct tells you something is wrong, but no one can find answers? In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Christina Bernardo, Cuban-American mother of five and co-founder of Avocado Health, to discuss parenting through uncertainty, navigating unimaginable grief, and learning to trust your instincts. Christina shares the story of her daughter, Aviva, whose health struggles began at just nine days old. Despite six unexplained...
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Your Family Needs This: A Code of Conduct That Works
Apr 9, 2026In today’s rapidly changing world, family values and parenting strategies are constantly being challenged—especially when adult children return home with new beliefs and perspectives. If your home feels out of sync, it may not be a lack of love—it may be a lack of clarity. This episode introduces a powerful concept: creating a family code of conduct that aligns your values, strengthens communication, and provides a clear path forward. A family code of conduct is a practical framework...
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Ep.308: Jessica Robertson on Duck Dynasty Values, Adoption Identity, and Raising Grounded Kids
Mar 21, 2026In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Jessica Robertson about the family values behind Duck Dynasty, the role of faith in shaping their home, and the challenge of raising grounded children in a culture obsessed with fame, screens, and constant noise. Jessica shares how her family protected their marriages, children, and routines during the height of public attention, and why authenticity, forgiveness, and prayer resonated so deeply with viewers. They also dive into adoption, identity,...
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Ep. 307: Secrets from the Author Behind a Global Phenomenon: Love Languages for Families
Jan 12, 2026What if the key to a healthier family dynamic has already been read by 20 million people—but you haven't applied it at home yet? In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker speaks with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the international mega-bestseller The 5 Love Languages, about how his globally recognized framework can transform parenting. Dr. Chapman introduces his newest book, The Love Language That Matters Most, offering a sharper, family-focused lens on expressing love in ways...
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Ep. 306: Emmanuel: When Parenting Feels Out of Control
Dec 24, 2025In this Christmas episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker invites parents to slow down and reflect on the deeper meaning of Emmanuel—God with us—during seasons when parenting feels uncertain, overwhelming, or out of control. Through reflections on Christmas traditions, gingerbread houses, and the sacred rhythms that shape family life, Dr. Meeker explores how simple rituals create belonging and emotional safety for children. These traditions are not about perfection—they’re about...
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Ep.305: AI Meets Parenting: Ginko’s Solution to Screen Struggles
Dec 16, 2025In this insightful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker welcomes Larissa May and Dr. Raghu Appasani, co-founders of Ginko—an AI-powered parenting tool designed by clinicians to help families manage screen time and support their children's mental health. As screens increasingly dominate our kids' lives, this episode offers a powerful look at how Ginko promotes digital wellness through early intervention, behavioral insight, and personalized parenting support. Ginko is not just...
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Ep. 304: 10 Digital Rules Every Parent Needs – with Dr. Jean Twenge
Dec 5, 2025Smartphones and social media have radically transformed childhood. In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker and Dr. Jean Twenge explore how constant digital exposure is linked to rising rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption in kids and teens. Dr. Twenge shares powerful tips from her book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High Tech World, including:Delay smartphone use until kids driveKeep devices out of bedrooms overnightSet daily screen limits and enforce...
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Ep. 303: The Science of Feeling Safe Again
Nov 25, 2025In this follow-up to our conversation on divorce and healing, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with therapist and integrative healer Dawn Wiggins to talk about what it really takes to recover from any kind of trauma — whether it’s divorce, loss, or years of emotional stress. Wiggins explains how trauma shapes our nervous system, thoughts, and relationships — and how real healing happens when we reconnect body, mind, and spirit. Together, they unpack practical ways to calm the body, release old...
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Ep. 302: Before, During, or After Divorce—What Every Parent Needs to Hear
Nov 19, 2025A compassionate guide for parents navigating divorce, this episode shares essential strategies to help children heal emotionally, feel secure, and thrive through the transition.
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Ep.301: Cultivating Peace and Truth in Parenting: Faith-Based Insights from Max Lucado
Nov 10, 2025In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado to talk about parenting peace, faith-based mindset shifts, and the concept of "picky thinking." Learn how to guard your mind, model faith for your teens, and help your children battle anxiety, negative self-talk, and social media pressures. Max shares his personal stories, parenting wisdom, and biblical insights to help families thrive in truth and peace. What You’ll...