How often do you hear your mum or dad's words come out of your mouth when you talk to (or shout at) your kids? Words you swore you would never say to your own child. One of Australia's foremost parenting experts, Maggie Dent says no matter how many parenting books you read, the biggest influence on your parenting style will be your own upbringing. Maggie is the mother of four boys, a former teacher and counsellor whose latest book is called Parental As Anything: Toddlers to Tweens. She is also the host of the ABC podcast Parental as Anything.

How often do you hear your mum or dad's words come out of your mouth when you talk to (or shout at) your kids?

Words you swore you would never say to your own child.

One of Australia's foremost parenting experts, Maggie Dent says no matter how many parenting books you read, the biggest influence on your parenting style will be your own upbringing.

Maggie is the mother of four boys, a former teacher and counsellor and the author of multiple books. She is also the host of the ABC podcast Parental as Anything.

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