230 - Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: How To Raise Confident Girls with Dr. Meg Meeker

What makes a strong father in today’s world? In this heartfelt and practical conversation, Dr. Meg Meeker, pediatrician and best-selling author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
, joins Brandon Clift to explore the vital, often underestimated role dads play in shaping confident, resilient young women.

Dr. Meeker has spent decades counseling families, and her message is clear—your daughter doesn’t need perfection, she needs presence.

You will learn:

• Why your daughter’s sense of worth begins with how you see her
• The three pillars every daughter needs from her dad: attention, acceptance, and affection
• How to balance strength with emotional openness so your daughter feels both protected and seen
• What happens when parents argue in front of kids, and how to model healthy repair instead
• Why fathers must raise pioneers, not princesses, by teaching grit, work ethic, and perseverance
• Practical ways to reset after work so you can show up fully at home

This episode will change how you see fatherhood forever. Whether you’re raising toddlers or teens, this conversation will help you step into your daughter’s world as her protector, guide, and greatest influence.

🔗 Links and Resources from the Episode

• Dr. Meg Meeker’s Official Website
  
  
• Book – Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
  
  
• Additional Titles by Dr. Meg Meeker
  
  
• Podcast – Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

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