Parenting Great Kids With Dr. Meg Meeker

In this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker is joined by Dr. Eran Magen, an expert in education and psychology from Stanford University and founder of Parenting for Humans and DivorcingDads.org. They discuss the increased risk of suicide among divorced fathers and the unique challenges these men face. Dr. Magen emphasizes how critical it is to maintain strong relationships with their children, despite the emotional and financial pressures of divorce. The episode concludes with advice on how friends and family can intervene and support at-risk fathers and be proactive about their mental health. Themes we will explore: 00:07 Understanding the Crisis: Divorced Dads and Suicide Risk 01:23 Expert Insights: Dr. Eran Magen on Divorced Dads 02:30 The Emotional Struggles of Divorced Dads 06:18 Building Strong Relationships with Kids 13:08 Navigating Post-Divorce Challenges 25:43 Supporting Divorced Dads: Suicide Prevention 31:02 Early Alert: Proactive Suicide Prevention 38:31 Final Thoughts and Resources