Blog Category: Posts By Common Concern
Video
Three hidden drivers that influence our teens’ behaviour (and challenge parents)
In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, host of ‘The Good Enough Dad’ podcast, ...
Why the big people raising little people need to prioritise their needs too
The just-released News Corp Great Australian Parent Survey 2025 has revealed some disturbing truths about ...
Video
Tongue Twister Fun
The research is incredibly strong that the more language we expose our children to in ...
Video
Teen Stress: 3 Things to Know
Adolescence is by nature stressful because there is so much change and uncertainty – often ...
Article
Some things I’ve learnt about parenting, friendship, work, loss and ageing from Maggie Dent
By Carmen Myler I first heard about Maggie Dent when I saw a flyer for ...
Video
Can chores really help kids develop better life skills?
In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, and host of The Good Enough Dad ...
Article
Some gifts to remind you and your family they matter
I am a big believer in having positive messages displayed around the home… especially when ...
Video
How to be a firm yet loving parent
In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, and host of The Good Enough Dad ...
Article
Why are so many of our kids, teens & adults feeling so lonely?
“In 2022, just over 1 in 6 (16%) Australians were experiencing loneliness. As of 2022, ...
Article
Teens & Cars: What parents need to know
The death of any child is horrendous for parents. Multiple deaths, especially of family members ...
Video
Why your teen’s brain is wired to make poor choices
In this month’s Maggie Moment, Maggie explains that Mother Nature is preparing our teens to ...
Article
‘It’s out of control… it’s insidious… it’s not okay’: Sexual Harassment of Teachers Report
A couple of years ago, the team at Collective Shout and I found ourselves comparing ...
Article
Top Tips: Family friendly games (not online or digital)
A recurring theme is how can we help our kids master disappointment and learn to ...
Video
What’s going on in your teen’s brain – Part 3 (the emotional stuff)
In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, and host of The Good Enough Dad ...
Article
Changing Schools: Meeting the challenges of a broken system
A few weeks ago, I posted this on I am a country government-educated woman and ...
Audio
Fathering tips and advice with Maggie & Dr. Bruce Robinson – Six part parenting series
Raising children is made easier when you hear tips and advice from Maggie and Founder ...
Audio
Maggie talks with Catherine on Books Aloud – 104.7FM Coast Access Radio NZ
Maggie had a great chat with Catherine on ‘Books Aloud’, 104.7FM Coast Access Radio NZ, ...
Audio
Maggie talks with Sarah Grynberg on vital tools for parenting – A Life of Greatness Podcast
Vital tools for parenting – A Life of Greatness Podcast Maggie and Sarah dive into ...