Ep. 290: 7 Parenting Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Child (And How to Fix Them)

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:Why yelling often has nothing to do with your kids—and what it’s really sayingHow repeated criticism affects your child’s self-worthThe power of saying "I'm sorry"—even when you're the parentWhy kids feel abandoned when affection is withdrawnHow distraction can make your child feel invisibleThe subtle but deep effects of not fully accepting your childWhy time together matters more than any "parenting hack" Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Ask Dr. Meg Live 01:20 – The 7 Most Common Parenting Mistakes 03:15 – Mistake #1: Yelling (and What It Does to Kids Inside) 06:52 – Mistake #2: Constant Criticism and Its Emotional Impact 10:45 – Mistake #3: Not Apologizing—Why It Breeds Resentment 14:11 – Mistake #4: Using Affection as a Punishment 17:05 – Mistake #5: Distraction and the “Invisible Child” Syndrome 19:38 – Mistake #6: Projecting Your Expectations 22:50 – Mistake #7: Failing to Prioritize Time with Your Kids 25:34 – Live Questions From the Audience 29:41 – Final Thoughts: Grace, Growth, and Being a Work in Progress 31:08 – Join the Ask Dr. Meg Community & Newsletter Join Us: 🌐 Ask Dr. Meg Community – Get direct access to live Q&As, exclusive content, and a tribe of intentional parents. 👉 Home - Meeker Parenting 📬 Never Miss an Event – Subscribe to our mailing list for live event invites, new episode alerts, and weekly parenting wisdom. 👉 Join Our Mailing List Sponsors:Hungryroot – 40% off + free gift with code DRMEGFam Gabs – 10% off conversation cards with code DRMEGPODK12-powered Schools – Tuition-free, accredited online learning for K–12Thrive Causemetics – Clean beauty with purpose. 10% off your first order See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.