In this special Ask Dr. Meg live Q&A session, Dr. Meg Meeker dives into the 7 most common parenting mistakes—but this time, with a powerful twist: she shares how each of these actions actually makes your child feel. From yelling and criticism to withdrawing affection or missing connection, Dr. Meg walks listeners through not only what to avoid—but how to repair and rebuild trust, connection, and emotional security.You’ll hear real questions from real parents, answered in real time. Whether you’ve been struggling with guilt, disconnection, or uncertainty in your parenting, this episode will give you the clarity, compassion, and confidence to parent better—starting today.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Why yelling often has nothing to do with your kids—and what it’s really saying</li><li>How repeated criticism affects your child’s self-worth</li><li>The power of saying "I'm sorry"—even when you're the parent</li><li>Why kids feel abandoned when affection is withdrawn</li><li>How distraction can make your child feel invisible</li><li>The subtle but deep effects of not fully accepting your child</li><li>Why time together matters more than any "parenting hack"</li></ul>Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to Ask Dr. Meg Live01:20 – The 7 Most Common Parenting Mistakes03:15 – Mistake #1: Yelling (and What It Does to Kids Inside)06:52 – Mistake #2: Constant Criticism and Its Emotional Impact10:45 – Mistake #3: Not Apologizing—Why It Breeds Resentment14:11 – Mistake #4: Using Affection as a Punishment17:05 – Mistake #5: Distraction and the “Invisible Child” Syndrome19:38 – Mistake #6: Projecting Your Expectations22:50 – Mistake #7: Failing to Prioritize Time with Your Kids25:34 – Live Questions From the Audience29:41 – Final Thoughts: Grace, Growth, and Being a Work in Progress31:08 – Join the Ask Dr. Meg Community & NewsletterJoin Us:🌐 Ask Dr. Meg Community – Get direct access to live Q&As, exclusive content, and a tribe of intentional parents. 👉 <a href="https://meekerparenting.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Home - Meeker Parenting</a>📬 Never Miss an Event – <a href="https://meekerparenting.myflodesk.com/tbf04e7nqt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our mailing list for live event invites, new episode alerts, and weekly parenting wisdom. 👉 <a href="https://meekerparenting.myflodesk.com/tbf04e7nqt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join Our Mailing List</a>Sponsors:<ul><li><a href="https://www.hungryroot.com/?promo=DRMEG&b=1211&utm_source=parenting-great-kids&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=veritone-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hungryroot </a>– 40% off + free gift with code DRMEG</li><li><a href="https://famgabs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fam Gabs</a> – 10% off conversation cards with code DRMEGPOD</li><li><a href="http://k12.com/DRMEG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">K12-powered Schools</a> – Tuition-free, accredited online learning for K–12</li><li><a href="https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/brilliant-under-eye-brightener-duo-set?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=DRMEG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thrive Causemetics </a>– Clean beauty with purpose. 10% off your first order</li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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