Ages and Stages Series-- The Elementary Years :: Dr. Meg Meeker [Ep 378]

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What is your favorite elementary school memory? A teacher you loved? Playing on a favorite team? Parenting elementary school kids can sometimes feel like a breath of fresh air - kids are more capable, they can get their own snacks, help out around the house, and more. But in every stage of childhood our kids are</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">developing</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and it’s important we give them the tools to do so.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest this week is pediatrician, author, speaker, and mom, Dr. Meg Meeker. For over thirty years she has been helping kids and their parents navigate childhood. In this episode she encourages us to let our elementary kids slow down and grow self-esteem and empathy by being and doing with us. We cover a range of topics from identity formation to sensory issues to extra curricular activities. </span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connect with [Dr. Meg Meeker]: </span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Website: </span> <a href= "https://www.meekerparenting.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.meekerparenting.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Facebook:</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/megmeekermd/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.facebook.com/megmeekermd/</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram: </span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/megmeekermd/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">@megmeekermd</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Twitter:</span> <a href= "https://twitter.com/megmeekermd"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">@megmeekermd </span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-we