In recent months, Boy Scouts of America has come under fire for covering up a decades-long history of sexual abuse within their organization. As of this week, at least 800 [...]
Today is the final day of World Breastfeeding Week, a week dedicated to protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding. As a pediatrician, I believe it is important to draw awareness to [...]
Dr. Meeker, I'm a longtime fan since I read "Strong Fathers" years ago. I keep it on my nightstand and give a copy to every new dad I know. I [...]
And the Parent of the Year Award Goes To… In 1994, Congress declared the fourth Sunday of July National Parents’ Day. According to the Parents’ Day website, this day was [...]
July is National Family Reunion Month, which means many of us will be traveling near and far to gather with loved ones, share meals, laugh together, reminisce and play games. [...]
Summer is the perfect time for families to unplug, get off their screens and spend time with one another. But when you hear the phrase “screen-free summer,” realistically, what comes [...]
Dear Dr. Meg, My son is 9 years old and just ending his year of third grade. In first grade, we were encouraged by his teacher to have him evaluated [...]
Hi Meg, I have just discovered your podcast and am enjoying listening. I have a teenage daughter who has been struggling for the last 4 or so years. She is [...]
This month, in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve been focusing on mental health in parents and children. We can’t have a conversation about mental health without addressing [...]
