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Ep. 279: "Dad, I’ve Got This”: Raising Independent Kids
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
Rob Finlay is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, and father of four. He has built and sold multiple companies, with deep experience in commercial real estate, finance, and leadership. His latest book, Hey Dad: Everything You Should’ve Learned About Life (But Didn’t) (released April 29, 2025), offers practical life-skills guidance for young adults—covering topics like budgeting, job hunting, home maintenance, and communication—with real-world insights and expert interviews. You can learn more about Rob, his work, and his books at his official website: robfinlay.com
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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
Rob Finlay is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, and father of four. He has built and sold multiple companies, with deep experience in commercial real estate, finance, and leadership. His latest book, Hey Dad: Everything You Should’ve Learned About Life (But Didn’t) (released April 29, 2025), offers practical life-skills guidance for young adults—covering topics like budgeting, job hunting, home maintenance, and communication—with real-world insights and expert interviews. You can learn more about Rob, his work, and his books at his official website: robfinlay.com
Sponsors:
DeepCozy – 15% off at deepcozy.com with code DRMEG
Amazfit Active 2 – 10% off at amazfit.com/DRMEG
Hungryroot – 40% off plus a free item at hungryroot.com/drmeg with code DRMEG
Acorns – Start saving at acorns.com/drmeg
Acorns Early – Teach kids about money at acornsearly.com/drmeg
Heat Holders® – 15% off at heatholders.com with code DRMEG
Equip Health – Virtual eating disorder care at equip.health.com/drmeg
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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