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The power of predictability in our homes
Thanks to my littlest grandson, age 3, and his wonderful passion for everything dinosaurs, I ...
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Revealed: What Your Teen Wishes You Knew
In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, and host of the ‘Parental As Anything’ ...
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Avoiding ‘safetyism’ and allowing our kids to stretch and grow
Let’s begin with an honest truth – every parent is biologically wired to want to ...
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Why kids’ challenging behaviour is sometimes a bid for connection
In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, and host of the ‘Parental As Anything’ ...
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Parental statements vs explanations – coaching your kids with confidence
In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, and host of the ‘Parental As Anything’ ...
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The top 5 issues facing teens today: a doctor’s perspective
A note from Maggie: In researching my forthcoming book, Help Me Help My Teen, I ...
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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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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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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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The Secret to Raising Resilient Kids: Embrace (and Model) Failure
Kids are prone to making poor choices – dropping things, drawing on the wrong things ...
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Self- Regulation: How to Help Your Child Build Coping Skills in Challenging Situations
Self-regulation is a hot topic in the parenting and child education space. There is a ...
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Why laughter & lightness really matter right now
The past five years have been incredibly stressful. Not only did we have a worldwide ...