Tweens want a phone so they aren’t left out and many parents like being able to contact their kids. But, when should kids have their own mobile? 

Tweens want a phone so they aren't left out and many parents like being able to contact their kids. But, when should kids have their own mobile?

You want your kids to be resilient enough to handle life’s unexpected challenges – but as parents, it is hard to step back.  Lyn Worsley, director of the Resilience Centre, joins Maggie Dent on this Parental As Anything to give tips on why it’s important to let kids fend for themselves, how to start building resilience and how parents can learn to let go.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further...

You want your kids to be resilient enough to handle life's unexpected challenges - but as parents, it is hard to step back.  Lyn Worsley, director of the Resilience Centre, joins Maggie Dent on this Parental As Anything to give tips on why it's important to let kids fend for themselves, how to start building resilience and how parents can learn to let go.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further...

Kids love the idea of a pet. But, for parents they mean more mess, expense and time. So, should you cave?  A busy mum asks Maggie Dent, do the benefits of owning a dog outweigh the training, cleaning and poo collecting?  Maggie, the host of Parental As Anything, shares what she thinks families should consider if they have children pestering them for a dog.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require...

Kids love the idea of a pet. But, for parents they mean more mess, expense and time. So, should you cave?  A busy mum asks Maggie Dent, do the benefits of owning a dog outweigh the training, cleaning and poo collecting?  Maggie, the host of Parental As Anything, shares what she thinks families should consider if they have children pestering them for a dog.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further...

How do you teach children the realities of what you can afford without stressing them out. And if money isn’t tight, how do we curb their entitlement? Maggie Dent asks finance author and mum Effie Zahos how and when to talk to kids honestly about your cashflow, the costs of running a family and what to say if you’re struggling to pay your bills and need to cut back on the fun stuff.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal...

How do you teach children the realities of what you can afford without stressing them out. And if money isn't tight, how do we curb their entitlement? Maggie Dent asks finance author and mum Effie Zahos how and when to talk to kids honestly about your cashflow, the costs of running a family and what to say if you're struggling to pay your bills and need to cut back on the fun stuff.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal...

Has your child ever made a friend who dominates, bullies, or leads them astray? As a parent, what can you do if your kid’s BFF just isn’t good for them?  Parenting author and host of Parental As Anything, Maggie Dent has some tips for mums and dads about being your child’s ‘friendship coach’. What to do if your child has a frenemy, ways to teach them about healthy friendships and why you SHOULDN’T approach the other child’s parents. The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature...

Has your child ever made a friend who dominates, bullies, or leads them astray? As a parent, what can you do if your kid's BFF just isn't good for them?  Parenting author and host of Parental As Anything, Maggie Dent has some tips for mums and dads about being your child's 'friendship coach'. What to do if your child has a frenemy, ways to teach them about healthy friendships and why you SHOULDN'T approach the other child's parents. The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature...

You decorate, bake and plan the perfect birthday party – only for your child to have a complete meltdown on the day. So, how do you throw a celebration your kid will actually enjoy?  Genevieve Muir, of Connected Parenting, joins Parental As Anything host Maggie Dent to share tips for parents on how to plan a party kids will love, what to do if kids become overstimulated and how to include neurodivergent children in big, noisy parties.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in...

You decorate, bake and plan the perfect birthday party - only for your child to have a complete meltdown on the day. So, how do you throw a celebration your kid will actually enjoy?  Genevieve Muir, of Connected Parenting, joins Parental As Anything host Maggie Dent to share tips for parents on how to plan a party kids will love, what to do if kids become overstimulated and how to include neurodivergent children in big, noisy parties.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature...

Some kids are shy. Others love nothing more than talking non-stop to anyone who’ll listen. What can you do if your child is a chatterbox?   Maggie Dent, parenting author and host of Parental As Anything, gives tips on how you can help teach your talkative child to listen and even give mums and dads some moments of peace and quiet.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your...

Some kids are shy. Others love nothing more than talking non-stop to anyone who'll listen. What can you do if your child is a chatterbox?   Maggie Dent, parenting author and host of Parental As Anything, gives tips on how you can help teach your talkative child to listen and even give mums and dads some moments of peace and quiet.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your...

Exhausted? Stressed? Angry? Sick of being a parent? Maybe it’s not typical fatigue from taking care of children – you could have parental burnout.  Psychologist Hélène Gatland joins parenting author Maggie Dent to explain why parental burnout is on the rise, how it impacts mums and dads differently and what to do if you think you – or your partner - has it.   The advice provided in this Parental As Anything podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation....

Exhausted? Stressed? Angry? Sick of being a parent? Maybe it's not typical fatigue from taking care of children - you could have parental burnout.  Psychologist Hélène Gatland joins parenting author Maggie Dent to explain why parental burnout is on the rise, how it impacts mums and dads differently and what to do if you think you - or your partner - has it.   The advice provided in this Parental As Anything podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation....

Ever tried to tie a shoelace, wipe a bum or fasten a seat belt only to hear “NO! MUMMY DO IT!”? Why do kids prefer one parent over the other? And how can you get them to accept help from both of you?   If you’re parent number two in the eyes of your child, but you’re desperate to do just as much as your partner does, parenting author Maggie Dent has some tips for you.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you...

Ever tried to tie a shoelace, wipe a bum or fasten a seat belt only to hear "NO! MUMMY DO IT!"? Why do kids prefer one parent over the other? And how can you get them to accept help from both of you?   If you're parent number two in the eyes of your child, but you're desperate to do just as much as your partner does, parenting author Maggie Dent has some tips for you.  The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you...

With more and more kids getting into vaping - even in primary school - what can you do if your tween or teen is busted with a vape? And should you talk to younger kids about vaping? Paul Dillon from Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia joins parenting author Maggie Dent to talk about the risks of vaping and why a growing number of kids are doing it. Plus, what to do if your child gets hooked on these addictive, lolly-flavoured devices and how parents can help them quit.  The...

Maggie Dent, the queen of common sense parenting, is back to tackle your modern family dilemmas, like vaping, starting high school, parental burnout and how to talk to kids about your family's finances.   Plus a new bite-sized Help Me, Maggie episodes to answer your questions about your child's toxic friend, if you should give a tween their own phone, or whether it's okay for your kid to walk to school alone.   The first episode lands March 28, so subscribe or follow in the ABC listen app or...

Australia's best parenting podcast is back in 2023. Got a burning question about parenting that you need answered? Looking for some calm, common sense solutions? Maggie Dent is coming back to answer your sticky, tricky and everyday parenting dilemmas! Take a deep breath, find a quiet spot, and record a voice memo. Then email it to us: [email protected]