Parents generally do a good job of shepherding their children through the first 10 to 12 years of their lives, author and pediatrician Meg Meeker says. Then many moms and dads drop the ball.

“Once our kids start to hit …

Dear Dr. Meeker,

I know that you probably get a lot of emails from Dr. Meeker’s fans, so I want to add one more to the list.  Her book “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters” was recommended to me two weeks ago.  …

KETTERING — Teens who have sex now, run a greater risk of harming themselves physically and psychologically than if they waited until they were adults.

That’s one of the messages Dr. Meg Meeker, pediatrician and author, will present to the …