Blog Category: Raising Adolescents

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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, ...

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Teen Stress: 3 Things to Know

Adolescence is by nature stressful because there is so much change and uncertainty – often ...

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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 ...

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How to be a firm yet loving parent

In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, and host of The Good Enough Dad ...

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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, ...

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Teens & Cars: What parents need to know

The death of any child is horrendous for parents. Multiple deaths, especially of family members ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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Maggie talks to Alexx Stuart about what truly matters for teens – Low Tox Life Podcast

Beyond academics and accomplishments: What Truly Matters for Teens with Maggie & Alexx Stuart – ...

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Maggie talking sex and porn with your teens – Carrie and Tommy show on LiSTNR

Talking sex and porn with your teens – Carrie and Tommy show – Part 1 ...

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Maggie talks teens making mistakes – Carrie and Tommy show on LiSTNR

Talking teens making mistakes, tech and how they didn’t choose the journey they are on ...

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Maggie chats with Alice Zaslavsky on ABC Radio Melbourne – Practical advice for raising teens

Maggie’s latest book Help Me Help My Teen is geared towards that turbulent – but often ...

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Maggie chats with Richard Glover on ABC Radio Sydney – How do you deal with sibling rivalry?

How do you deal with sibling rivalry?   Maggie joined Richard Glover on ABC Radio ...

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What’s going on in your teen’s brain – Part 2 (the incredible potential of the teen mind)

In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, and host of the ‘Parental As Anything’ ...

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Why our teens need to learn about failure

  Every caring parent wants to protect their children from any form of suffering. This ...