#76: Setting Boundaries With Kids (with guest Dr. Henry Cloud)

Setting boundaries is a difficult thing, especially when you have to do so with the ones you love. Setting boundaries with kids is even harder because when they are crossed, you are the one responsible for holding the kids accountable. In this episode Dr. Meg talks with Dr. Henry Cloud, author of Boundariesand Necessary Endings, about how to set boundaries and enforce them with your kids. Dr. Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, psychologist, and best selling author, so Dr. Meg’s conversation with him is filled with great advice to help you know what to do when your teen comes in late for curfew. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away! You also hear Dr. Meg’s answer to a mom asking about how to motivate her strong willed daughters without fear or threats. If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.comand listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!

 

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1:20 – WELCOME

Dr. Meg introduces the topic “Setting Boundaries With Kids.” She also teases her conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud and her points to ponder.

 

2:58 – PARENTING RESOURCES

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3:39 – A CONVERSATION WITH DR. HENRY CLOUD (PART 1)

Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud. In this conversation they discuss setting appropriate boundaries with kids.

 

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25:57 – A CONVERSATION WITH DR. HENRY CLOUD (PART 2)

Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud. In this conversation they discuss setting appropriate boundaries with kids.

 

42:06 – POINTS TO PONDER

Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about setting appropriate boundaries with your kids.

 

46:19 – LET’S GET SOCIAL

Today Dr. Meg answers a question from Kristen about her two strong willed daughters and how she can discipline and motivate them without using fear tactics and empty threats. Do you have a question for Dr. Meeker? Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comor tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD.

 

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52:26 – FROM THE PRODUCER

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