Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture: 11 Steps to Keep Her Happy, Healthy and Safe

Parents today face unique challenges in raising their daughters, as our culture presents them with unhealthy role models and misleading messages about early sexual activity and gender identity.

In “Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture,” Meeker addresses the concerns parents have by providing practical advice and empowering insights. Throughout the book, she covers essential topics such as understanding and addressing the four biggest questions daughters have, nurturing healthy friendships, and recognizing the vital roles that both mothers and fathers play in their daughters’ lives. Meeker also discusses the challenges posed by social media and offers strategies to help daughters navigate this landscape successfully.

With a compassionate approach, the book touches on the importance of a daughter’s spiritual development, providing guidance on how parents can help them understand and connect with God. Furthermore, Meeker sheds light on the relationship between depression and various factors in a young woman’s life, offering insights to promote mental well-being. Finally, the book offers guidance on launching daughters into successful womanhood, empowering parents with tools to support their daughters’ growth and future success.

By exploring these topics and more, “Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture” equips parents with the knowledge and strategies they need to navigate the challenges of raising resilient, confident, and fulfilled daughters in today’s world.

Meg Meeker, M.D., has dedicated over thirty years to practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine, providing counseling to both teens and parents. Dr. Meeker is a fellow of the National Advisory Board of the Medical Institute and holds the position of associate professor of medicine at Michigan State School of Human Medicine. As a renowned speaker and bestselling author of several books, including the national bestseller Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers, and Boys Should Be Boys, Dr. Meeker's expertise is widely recognized. In 2012, she released Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: The 30-Day Challenge, a highly-anticipated follow-up to her original bestselling work.

Dr. Meeker frequently appears as a speaker on pediatric health issues and child-parent relationships, making regular guest appearances on nationally syndicated radio and television programs. Her involvement extends to collaborating with the NFL Fatherhood Initiative, and she was a speaker at the United Nations in 2016, focusing on family issues. Residing in northern Michigan, Dr. Meeker shares a medical practice with her husband, Walter, and they are blessed with four children.