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Death through the Eyes of a Child

Trigger warning: this article talks about suicide and childhood trauma. Please take care in reading ...

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Being an energy detective for your child

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

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Easing the ‘mental load’ during matrescence – becoming and being a mother

Many of you may have seen the reel in which I supposedly made radio announcer ...

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The challenges of being a sole dad – Weekend Today

  Maggie and one of her guests on The Good Enough Dad podcast, solo dad ...

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Are you expecting too much of your child?

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

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We need more lighthouses for our kids and teens

From the earliest civilisation in traditional kinship communities, the role of significant safe, adult guidance ...

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What to do about boys – Wild with Sarah Wilson podcast

Maggie joined New York Times bestselling author, social philosopher, minimalist and philanthropist Sarah Wilson for ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Inspirational Posters – a gift for your home

Click on the images below to download a printable version of these posters to hang ...

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 ...