Archive for April, 2012

Listen to my Family Life Today Radio Broadcast

Listen to my Family Life Today Radio Broadcast

Family Life Today Broadcast #1

Family Life Today Broadcast #2

Family Life Today Broadcast #3

I hope you’ll take time today to click the three links above and listen the broadcasts I taped with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine from

Dara-Lynn Weiss: Over the Top or Right On?

Dara-Lynn Weiss: Over the Top or Right On?

Dara-Lynn Weiss wrote an article in Vogue magazine about putting her 8 year old daughter on a diet and has come under heavy fire. Now she’s talking to my publisher, Ballantine about a book deal on parenting.

So is

The Joy of Great Men

The Joy of Great Men

In my line of work I’ve had the opportunity to meet some famous people: Bill O’Reilly, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric, Tina Fey, to name a few. Meeting famous people is a bit like getting wealthy. Everyone wants to do it …

Meg talks with Dr. James Dobson

Meg talks with Dr. James Dobson

Exciting news! I am going to be on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson’s next week discussing Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. Starting April 23 through April 25, you’ll be able to click on the banner below to get to the …

A Terrifying Beauty

A Terrifying Beauty

In the early evening of a hot summer day I sat at the end of a wooden dock, my feet skimming the tepid water, watching a mother swan. Her coat was so white it shone vaguely blue, particularly as she …

What We Need When Life Hurts

What We Need When Life Hurts

The older we get, the simpler life becomes. A close loved one of mine recently found out she has stage 3 cancer. She is bright and highly educated but none of that helps her get through her days. Having a …

Go Johnny and Jeremy! Two Teen Heroes

Go Johnny and Jeremy! Two Teen Heroes

Two adorable 13 year old boys just saved a school bus full of kids. At a time when we hear the word ‘teenager’ spoken with the inevitable accompanying groans (this has always driven me crazy) it is a delight to …

“Pox Parties:” Good or Bad for Kids?

“Pox Parties:” Good or Bad for Kids?

There is a craze erupting among some parents of young children in the U.S. Some are hosting “chickenpox parties.” The idea? If you don’t like the varicella vaccination, immunize your child the “natural and old-fashioned” way. Get them sick.

Ever …

Teenage Boys & Discipline

Teenage Boys & Discipline

Parents consistently lament to me that their sons won’t listen and behave. Their discipline falls on deaf ears and stony hearts.

Well, there’s a secret to disciplining boys. Boys will do virtually anything their fathers want them to do.

Even …

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

While we’re eating ham, deviled eggs and Grandma’s green jello salad this holiday weekend, my prayer is that we can all remember the real meaning of Good Friday and Easter is to acknowledge that Jesus died for our sins to …