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S6 Episode 6 – Help — My daughter has a toxic friend – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Has your child ever made a friend who dominates, bullies, or leads them astray? As ...

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Boys are not tough, at any age

Before you read this article, I want to make a disclaimer that gender is more ...

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S6 Episode 5 – How to throw a birthday party your kid will actually enjoy – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

You decorate, bake and plan the perfect birthday party – only for your child to ...

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S6 Episode 4 – Help — My kid never stops talking and I’m over it – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Some kids are shy. Others love nothing more than talking non-stop to anyone who’ll listen. ...

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April 2023 Member Q&A

TO ACCESS THIS POST YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO MAGGIE'S MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY Maggie's Members' ...

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S6 Episode 3 – Burnout — Why you secretly hate parenting – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Exhausted? Stressed? Angry? Sick of being a parent? Maybe it’s not typical fatigue from taking ...

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S6 Episode 2 – Help – I’m a helpful dad but my kids only want mum – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Ever tried to tie a shoelace, wipe a bum or fasten a seat belt only ...

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Maggie joins the Raising Teens Podcast

Maggie joined Collett Smart from the Raising Teens Podcast to chat about the unique relationship ...

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S6 Episode 1 – What to do if your kid is vaping – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

With more and more kids getting into vaping – even in primary school – what ...

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Why face-to-face, human communication still really matters

The ability to communicate is a profoundly important skill for human beings because we are ...

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March 2023 Member Q&A

TO ACCESS THIS POST YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO MAGGIE'S MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY Maggie's Members' ...

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Family 360 Podcast: Do We Tell Our Daughters They Look Beautiful?

Child experts agree that commenting on our daughter’s appearance may suggest we value her looks ...

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The very real crisis for today’s tween and teen girls

Please note: This article contains reference to suicide and self-harm. Please reach out to the ...

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February 2023 Member Q&A

TO ACCESS THIS POST YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO MAGGIE'S MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY Maggie's Members' ...

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Family 360 Podcast: Do parents unintentionally promote people pleasing?

‘People pleasing’ sounds like a positive pursuit. That’s what the parent who wrote in today’s ...

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Channel 7 – Weekend Sunrise: Helping boys cope with school

 How can we help them cope better at school? Last weekend, Maggie joined Mon ...

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January 2023 Member Q&A

TO ACCESS THIS POST YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO MAGGIE'S MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY Maggie's Members' ...

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Why today’s teens might surprise you

As a former high school teacher, counsellor and a parent who has raised four sons ...