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#58: The Importance of Fathers - Part 1 (with guest Tucker Carlson‪)‬ Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

    • Kids & Family

We just celebrated our dads with Father’s Day, and to bookend the day, Dr. Meeker is bringing you the second of two episodes devoted entirely to talk about how important fathers are for their children and families. Being the father to four children and also nurturing his relationship with his own father, Fox News personality and host of Tucker Carlson Tonight, Tucker Carlson, is an ideal person to give listeners insight about fatherhood. Dr. Meg and Tucker talk about his relationship with his father, being the father of four kids, and the state of fatherhood in America today. They sit down in his Washington, D.C. office to talk in this second of two episodes centered around their conversation. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder to begin using right away and asks listeners to send in questions for an upcoming social only episode. Do you have a question for Dr. Meg? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.comand she could answer your question in that upcoming episode!
 
0:00 – AD – KIWI CO
KiwiCo creates super cool, hands-on projects for kids that make learning about science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun! KiwiCo’s mission is to provide the next generation of innovators with the tools and foundation they need to become creative problem-solvers and critical thinkers. KiwiCo is offering Parenting Great Kids listeners the opportunity to try them for free. Visit kiwico.com/megto find out more about their projects for kids!
 
1:14 – POTTYMD
PottyMD was founded by a certified pediatric urologist with a mission to make your child’s potty woes a little easier, and they help with everything from potty training to bed wetting. With products like the Potty Monkey that helps with potty training, Wobl + Watch that vibrates to remind kids to take a potty break, and Wet-Stop bedwetting alarm that wakes kids up as soon as they start to wet the bed. Go topottymd.com/megand enter the code “MEG” for 10% off!
 
2:13 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces the topic “The Importance of Fathers”. She also teases her conversation with Tucker Carlson and her points to ponder.
 
5:17 – POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder as you learn more about the importance of fathers!
 
7:25 – A CONVERSATION WITH TUCKER CARLSON – 2 (part 1)
Dr. Meg and Tucker talk about his relationship with his father, being the father of four kids, and the state of fatherhood in America today. They sit down in his Washington, D.C. office to talk in part one of two episodes centered around their conversation about fatherhood.
 
16:39 – AD – CDC MILESTONES TRACKER APP
Moms and dads, no one knows your kids like you do. You know they love spinach, only wear green on Wednesdays, and hate those scratchy purple socks. But do you know if their development is on track? Now there’s a free app to help you figure that out, and it’s developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As you know, your child is growing, developing and learning every day. The Milestone Tracker app gives you a checklist with photos and videos from ages 2 months up to 5 years to help you chart your child’s development progress. Visit the app store or Google Play to download CDCs free Milestones Tracker app today!
 
18:08 – AD – LEFT FIELD FARMS
Left Field Farms is a refreshing new dairy brand founded on a left field thought: just let the cow do its thing! Cows on most dairy farms eat GMO feed, but not at Left Field Farms! At Left Field Farms, cows eat a non-GMO food for a simpler, less processed diet providing wholesome non-GMO milk. Left Field Farms goes the extra mile to care for their cows. All of this makes for happy cows, and with happy cows comes delicious milk and coffee creamer. Next time you’re in the dairy aisle, take a fresh look and choose Left Field Farms!
 
19:24 – A CONVERSATION WITH TUCKER CARLSON – 2 (part 2)
Dr. Meg and Tucker talk about his relationship with

We just celebrated our dads with Father’s Day, and to bookend the day, Dr. Meeker is bringing you the second of two episodes devoted entirely to talk about how important fathers are for their children and families. Being the father to four children and also nurturing his relationship with his own father, Fox News personality and host of Tucker Carlson Tonight, Tucker Carlson, is an ideal person to give listeners insight about fatherhood. Dr. Meg and Tucker talk about his relationship with his father, being the father of four kids, and the state of fatherhood in America today. They sit down in his Washington, D.C. office to talk in this second of two episodes centered around their conversation. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder to begin using right away and asks listeners to send in questions for an upcoming social only episode. Do you have a question for Dr. Meg? If so, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.comand she could answer your question in that upcoming episode!
 
0:00 – AD – KIWI CO
KiwiCo creates super cool, hands-on projects for kids that make learning about science, technology, engineering, art, and math fun! KiwiCo’s mission is to provide the next generation of innovators with the tools and foundation they need to become creative problem-solvers and critical thinkers. KiwiCo is offering Parenting Great Kids listeners the opportunity to try them for free. Visit kiwico.com/megto find out more about their projects for kids!
 
1:14 – POTTYMD
PottyMD was founded by a certified pediatric urologist with a mission to make your child’s potty woes a little easier, and they help with everything from potty training to bed wetting. With products like the Potty Monkey that helps with potty training, Wobl + Watch that vibrates to remind kids to take a potty break, and Wet-Stop bedwetting alarm that wakes kids up as soon as they start to wet the bed. Go topottymd.com/megand enter the code “MEG” for 10% off!
 
2:13 – WELCOME
Dr. Meg introduces the topic “The Importance of Fathers”. She also teases her conversation with Tucker Carlson and her points to ponder.
 
5:17 – POINTS TO PONDER
Dr. Meg gives you three points to ponder as you learn more about the importance of fathers!
 
7:25 – A CONVERSATION WITH TUCKER CARLSON – 2 (part 1)
Dr. Meg and Tucker talk about his relationship with his father, being the father of four kids, and the state of fatherhood in America today. They sit down in his Washington, D.C. office to talk in part one of two episodes centered around their conversation about fatherhood.
 
16:39 – AD – CDC MILESTONES TRACKER APP
Moms and dads, no one knows your kids like you do. You know they love spinach, only wear green on Wednesdays, and hate those scratchy purple socks. But do you know if their development is on track? Now there’s a free app to help you figure that out, and it’s developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As you know, your child is growing, developing and learning every day. The Milestone Tracker app gives you a checklist with photos and videos from ages 2 months up to 5 years to help you chart your child’s development progress. Visit the app store or Google Play to download CDCs free Milestones Tracker app today!
 
18:08 – AD – LEFT FIELD FARMS
Left Field Farms is a refreshing new dairy brand founded on a left field thought: just let the cow do its thing! Cows on most dairy farms eat GMO feed, but not at Left Field Farms! At Left Field Farms, cows eat a non-GMO food for a simpler, less processed diet providing wholesome non-GMO milk. Left Field Farms goes the extra mile to care for their cows. All of this makes for happy cows, and with happy cows comes delicious milk and coffee creamer. Next time you’re in the dairy aisle, take a fresh look and choose Left Field Farms!
 
19:24 – A CONVERSATION WITH TUCKER CARLSON – 2 (part 2)
Dr. Meg and Tucker talk about his relationship with

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