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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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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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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 ...

Shining a Light on Unhelpful Social Norms for Girls in our Schools

“This article originally appeared in Teachers Matter magazine. Click here to view the article as ...

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ABC Radio National: Should homework be banned?

Homework creates so much angst and tension. Not only in our homes but also for ...

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ABC News Live Blog Parenting Q&A with Maggie

Maggie was invited by ABC News to answer people’s questions in a live blog on ...

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Girlhood on Channel 9 News Perth

A girl’s sense of self and identity is formed in the first five years of ...

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Girlhood on 6PR

Maggie Dent spoke with Oliver Peterson from Perth Live recently about Girlhood. In this interview, ...

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Girlhood on ABC Conversations

Maggie joined Sarah Kanowski on ABC Conversations to talk about Girlhood and how the process ...

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Girlhood on ABC Perth Afternoons

Maggie joined Christine Layton on ABC Perth Afternoons to talk about Girlhood and why the ...

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S5 Episode 3 – Help: My mother-in-law shames my kids – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

When parenting styles clash, it’s hard. Throw in a mother-in-law, and things get that little ...

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S5 Episode 2 – Help: Pot-smoking party girl – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Party, party, party!  A desperate call for help about an out-of-control teenager. She’s sneaking out, drinking, and ...

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S5 Episode 1 – Your Parents, They Mess You Up – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

How long did it take for you to say (or shout) the worst thing your ...

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S5 Episode 0 – Introducing Season 5 – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Do your kids hate school? Never sleep? Refuse to do anything without a reward? My ...

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S4 Episode 12 – Parenting Children with ADHD – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

Is your child fidgety, impulsive or finds it hard to stay focused? Have you ever ...

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S4 Episode 11 – Parenting Autistic Children – Parental As Anything ABC Podcast

One in 70 people in Australia is autistic, so chances are you’ve had an experience ...