Blog Category: Posts for Parents
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How to build up dads to benefit our boys – ON BOYS podcast with Maggie Dent
Once again, Maggie joined Janet and Jennifer for another great discussion on their ON BOYS ...
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Playing it too safe – Teacher Tom and Maggie Dent
Too many parents live at the intersection of consumerism, fear, and competition — and Maggie ...
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Single-Sex Schools vs Co-Ed Schools – The Morning Show
Maggie stopped by the couch on The Morning Show in Feb 2024 to chat ...
Epic Entrepreneurs
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Self compassion for parents
In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, and host of the ‘Parental As Anything’ ...
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A shift of priorities for teen boys in high school
I am focusing this blog on teen boys as, statistically, they are struggling in high ...
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The Queen (of Common Sense)’s Christmas Message 2023
A quick Christmas video message from Maggie… in which she offers her tips for having ...
Creating intentional pockets of joy in your family
I had my almost 4-year-old grandson spend an afternoon with me last week and all ...
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What it means to be a good-enough dad – TODAY Extra
Maggie joined David Campbell and Sylvia Jeffreys on TODAY Extra after Maggie’s chat with ...
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The Secret to Raising Resilient Kids: Embrace (and Model) Failure
Kids are prone to making poor choices – dropping things, drawing on the wrong things ...
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Thrifty Christmas might be the magic pudding – buying gifts for kids
When times are tight economically, Christmas can feel a bit glum but it might be ...
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Special compilation Q&A for 2023
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S6 Episode 21 – The best parenting hacks from our listeners, including Hamish Blake – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast
Nothing truly prepares you for becoming a parent, but some of the best advice comes ...
Simplicity Parenting
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Self- Regulation: How to Help Your Child Build Coping Skills in Challenging Situations
Self-regulation is a hot topic in the parenting and child education space. There is a ...
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Why laughter & lightness really matter right now
The past five years have been incredibly stressful. Not only did we have a worldwide ...
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S1 E2 – The Good Enough Dad with Gus Worland – ‘Chill brother’: the words that made me a better dad
Aiming to be a GOOD dad is important. But you know what? Being a good ...
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S1 E1 – The Good Enough Dad with Hamish Blake – ‘we’re all basically winging it’
Aiming to be a GOOD dad is important. But you know what? Being a good ...