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

Send us a text 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 Background 00:53 The Importance of Dads 01:28 Challenges and Cultural Shifts 02:24 NFL and Fatherhood 08:08 Encouragement for Single Fathers 11:03 Healing from Past Wounds 16:41 Reconciliation and Apologies 21:13 Coaching and Resources for Dads 22:18 Understanding Kids" Needs from Dads 23:35 Forming Strong Attachments in Early Childhood 27:34 Effective Discipline and Boundaries 30:27 Talking to Kids About Sexuality 34:59 Parenting Beyond Childhood 37:12 Raising Confident Kids 40:53 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Dads The 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/r2mz3vd7 SUBSCRIBE TO: @l3leadership @dougsmithlive