Parenting Great Kids With Dr. Meg Meeker

In this special Father’s Day episode, Dr. Meg Meeker talks with Rob Finlay, author of Hey Dad, Everything You Should Have Learned About Life but Didn’t. They dive into how parents—especially dads—can raise kids who are prepared for real-world responsibilities. In this episode: The life skills every teen needs before leaving home Why failure builds independence and confidence Communication, budgeting, and decision-making in everyday life The crucial role fathers play in raising self-sufficient kids Timestamps: 00:00 – Father’s Day message 00:32 – Meet Rob Finlay 01:30 – Why young adults feel unprepared 03:12 – Life skills your kids really need 07:45 – Letting them fail 12:10 – How to talk to adults 17:23 – Financial literacy basics 23:38 – Building independence through responsibility 29:15 – Support vs. overparenting 33:42 – Final thoughts Resources: Rob Finlay’s book → Simon & Schuster Try Dr. Meg's PGK community for free → https://meekerparenting.com/ About Our Guest Ro