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Parental As Anything

Hormones. Anxiety. Angst. Raising teens is tough. Parental As Anything: Teens gives you practical tips on how to navigate your teen-sized problems, from porn to partying, body issues to bullying. Rebecca Sparrow, teen educator and author talks to parents and experts to unpack the biggest challenges of parenting teens. Learn how to support your teenager while staying (mostly) sane.

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26:22

How to build your kids' (and your own) resilience

Parental As Anything ·

2023/05/22

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

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10:08

Help — My kids are begging for a dog

Parental As Anything ·

2023/05/15

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

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26:10

How to tell your kids you just can’t afford it

Parental As Anything ·

2023/05/08

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

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08:27

Help — My daughter has a toxic friend

Parental As Anything ·

2023/05/01

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

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26:12

How to throw a birthday party your kid will actually...

Parental As Anything ·

2023/04/24

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

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08:33

Help — My kid never stops talking and I'm over it

Parental As Anything ·

2023/04/17

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

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22:27

Burnout — why you secretly hate parenting

Parental As Anything ·

2023/04/10

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

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07:34

Help: I'm a helpful dad but my kids only want mum

Parental As Anything ·

2023/04/03

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

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19:22

What to do if your kid is vaping

Parental As Anything ·

2023/03/27

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

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02:20

INTRODUCING — Parental As Anything, With Maggie Dent...

Parental As Anything ·

2023/03/20

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

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01:16

Parents of teens, we want to hear from you!

Parental As Anything ·

2023/03/20

Is your teenager stressed at school? Have they got a worrying porn habit? Are you having dramas with another parent who has different rules to you? In the new season of Parental As Anything: Teens, teen educator Bec Sparrow finds practical solutions for your teenage-sized problems and we want your questions! Parents of teen boys, we’re looking at you especially. Send an email to teens@abc.net.auBrand new episodes coming soon, make sure you follow us on ABC Listen or your

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03:00

ANNOUNCEMENT — from Parental headquarters

Parental As Anything ·

2022/11/30

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: parentalasanything@abc.net.au

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11:51

Help: Devices are ruining dinnertime

Parental As Anything ·

2022/07/18

Remember family dinners growing up, sitting around the dinner table talking about your day while secretly feeding the dog pumpkin under the table? Eating together is an important family bonding experience, but what should you do when you can't even get your child off their device and to the dining table? Maggie Dent gives us a dinner-time reality check.The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require

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10:13

Help: Life outside screens has no meaning

Parental As Anything ·

2022/07/11

Technology can be captivating, but what happens when the real world dulls in comparison? A mum is desperate to understand and connect with her tween who seems disinterested in anything outside of screens. Maggie Dent has some ideas on where to begin.The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does no take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.

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21:14

How to parent spirited kids without losing your mind

Parental As Anything ·

2022/07/04

Wild. Defiant. Intense. LOUD. Spirited kids are called lots of things and when you meet one, you know it. Their superhuman levels of perseverance and need to win every argument means parenting them can be exhausting.But handled the right way, these kids could well be tomorrow's leaders and change the world. Psychologist Angela Pruess has two spirited kids and she joins Maggie Dent to guide us through the intensity of these children, and how to parent these constantly challenging

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10:53

Help: Should I let my kid sleepover?

Parental As Anything ·

2022/06/27

Staying up late, whispering secrets, and eating too much sugar with your best mates. What's not to love about sleepovers? But how do we protect our kids from potential threats, and how do you know who to trust? Maggie Dent talks this worried mum through the need-to-knows of sleepovers.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 needs please consult a

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09:15

Help: How can I stop yelling at my kids?

Parental As Anything ·

2022/06/20

Losing your cool and yelling at your kids feels awful. Everyone feels awful, particularly you. And you swear you will never do it again. And then you do. A mum going through one of the most stressful times ever, separation, finds herself desperate to find another way.The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does no take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.

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28:55

Will Divorce ruin my kids?

Parental As Anything ·

2022/06/13

It's painful, difficult and one of the biggest things that will ever happen to your kids. But although Divorce and separation is tough, it doesn't have to damage our kids in the long term. Maggie Dent talks to child psychologist Vincent Papaleo about what divorcing parents must do — and not — if you want to shield your kids from the fallout.

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08:42

Help: My child is shy and scared of everyone

Parental As Anything ·

2022/06/06

Does your kid clam up and hide behind your legs when people try to talk to them? Is your teen too shy to socialize? Shyness can be really stressful and hard to understand if especially if you aren't shy! Maggie Dent tells how we can help our kids find their bravery in a gentle way.Do you have a question for Maggie? Send a voice memo to parentalasanything@abc.net.au; and include your name and contact number.The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and does not take

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07:48

Help: Bickering, Fighting, Chaos, Oh my!

Parental As Anything ·

2022/05/30

How can you stop your kids fighting over every little thing and turn down the volume at home? Maggie Dent shares what to do when your kids are running amok and you just want to go hide in a quiet place. When do you step in and when do you step away, and how can you keep your cool in the process?Do you have a question for Maggie? Send a voice memo to parentalasanything@abc.net.au; and include your name and contact number.The advice provided in this podcast is general in nature and

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