The Critical Impact of Fathers: Dr. Meg Meeker on Why Dads Matter More Than They Know

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In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith interviews Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician and author who focuses on the critical role of fathers in parenting. Dr. Meeker discusses the impact of fatherhood on children's mental health, the challenges fathers face, and the importance of strong father-child relationships. She offers practical advice for parents, including how to handle discipline, talk to kids about sex, and maintain connections after divorce. The conversation also covers healing father-child relationships and raising confident, well-adjusted children.00:00 Introduction and Background00:53 The Importance of Dads01:28 Challenges and Cultural Shifts02:24 NFL and Fatherhood08:08 Encouragement for Single Fathers11:03 Healing from Past Wounds16:41 Reconciliation and Apologies21:13 Coaching and Resources for Dads22:18 Understanding Kids' Needs from Dads23:35 Forming Strong Attachments in Early Childhood27:34 Effective Discipline and Boundaries30:27 Talking to Kids About Sexuality34:59 Parenting Beyond Childhood37:12 Raising Confident Kids40:53 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for DadsThe L3 Leadership Podcast is sponsored by Andocia Marketing Solutions. Andocia exists to bring leaders' visions to life. Visit https://andocia.com to learn more.▶️ WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://tinyurl.com/mrxvsn5c🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://tinyurl.com/6re4mwrx🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON APPLE: https://tinyurl.com/4e5uhdjv🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://tinyurl.com/r2mz3vd7SUBSCRIBE TO: @l3leadership @dougsmithlive