1KHO 390: Boys Need Movement, Boredom, Grit, and God | Dr. Meg Meeker, Boys Should be Boys

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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In one of the most compelling episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with Dr. Meg Meeker, America's leading authority on parenting and children's health, to explore the profound ways we can nurture healthy, resilient boys. Dr. Meeker shares eye-opening insights on the dangers of screen time, the essential role of outdoor play, and the surprising benefits of "war games" in fostering boys’ development. She dives deep into why faith is crucial for boys’ emotional well-being, how handwritten notes can strengthen parent-child relationships, and the importance of mothers trusting their instincts despite societal pressures. With actionable advice and heartfelt stories, this episode is a must-listen for anyone raising or loving boys. ** Learn more about Dr. Meeker and find out about her coaching here Get your copy of Boys Should be Boys here Find all of Dr. Meeker's books here ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Raising kids in today's world is no small task. In this episode, Dr. Meg Meeker, author, pediatrician,
0:09.0	and parenting expert, shares groundbreaking insights on raising resilient sons with info on daughters too.
0:15.3	She shares why outdoor play matters more than ever, how to combat screen addiction, and the role of
0:20.2	faith in building our
0:21.5	children's resilience. This conversation is packed with wisdom for moms, dads, and anyone who
0:26.7	cares about raising healthy kids. If you enjoyed today's episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star
0:31.4	review, subscribe, and share this one with a friend. Your support helps us grow and keep bringing
0:36.8	you conversations like this one.
0:38.7	Now, let's dive in.
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0:51.1	humid Midwest air turns more dry than you can imagine on top of the long dark days
0:55.7	illness seems to creep in more regularly and that dry winter air only seems to exacerbate it
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