Maggie Dent is one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors, educators and podcasters, with a particular interest in resilience, the early years and adolescence. Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, she is also an undisputed ‘boy champion’.

Maggie’s experience includes teaching, counselling, and working in palliative care/funeral services and suicide prevention. She is an advocate for the healthy, common-sense raising of children in order to strengthen families and communities. She is a passionate, positive voice for children of all ages.

Maggie is the host of the The Good Enough Dad podcast and has hosted six seasons of the award-winning ABC podcast, Parental As Anything. She is the author of 10 major books, plus several e-books and other resources for parents, adolescents, teachers and early childhood educators – as well as others who are interested in quietly improving their lives. Maggie is the mother of four sons and a very grateful grandmother.