Meg Meeker

Margaret Meeker, M.D., is a pediatrician, mother, and best-selling author of books on parenting.

What Parents Must Know About Gender Transition

Several months ago, a 16-year-old patient came to see me with a complaint of intense menstrual cramps. Over ...

Mental Health November 29, 2022
Why Father’s Day Is More Significant This Year Than Any Other

Commentary Imagine if every neighborhood block on the south side of Chicago had one father living on it. ...

Viewpoints June 14, 2022
What We Miss When Boys Shoot Children

Commentary When a tragedy involving the shooting of kids occurs, pundits race to their podiums bleating, "How could ...

Viewpoints May 26, 2022
The Father You Really Are (But Don’t Know It)

Several years ago, I wrote a book called, “Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need.” We titled ...

Relationships March 10, 2022
What We Can Do About the Rise of Depression in Kids

I just returned from a funeral of a patient who died from a drug overdose. I’m a pediatrician, ...

Family & Education February 1, 2022
The Father You Really Are (But Don’t Know It)

Several years ago, I wrote a book called, “Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need.” We titled ...

Family & Education June 20, 2021
What to Do When Your Teen Turns Away

As your teen leaves for school, you open your arms to hug her goodbye. She receives the hug ...

Family & Education April 28, 2021
How to Cope With Stress During COVID-19

There are some things you can do now to help ease your fears, anxieties, and cabin fever, even ...

Family & Education April 1, 2020