Parental As Anything

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June 19, 2023What to do if your child is self-harming
Tweens and teens feel big emotions – and those turning to self-harm to cope is more common than you think.
Professor Jo Robinson, who leads the youth suicide prevention group at Orygen, and teen expert Michelle Mitchell join Maggie Dent, host of Parental As Anything, to help parents understand why young people self-harm, how to have those initial conversations and how to help teens move away from self-harm.
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 professional.
This episode deals with the issues of self-harm and suicide.
More information: Lifeline 13 11 14; headspace.org.au
Host: Maggie Dent
Producer: Josie Sargent
Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
Executive Producer: Kim Lester
Sound design: Isabella Tropiano
Field recordings: Rebecca McLaren
30 min
June 12, 2023Help - how do I teach my kid not to be racist?
Curious kids will ask questions about people who look or sound different to them. How do you talk to them about racism and inclusion? What if your child uses a racist slur? And how can you encourage them to be an ally?
Ali Kadri, CEO of the Islamic College of Brisbane and host of The Swap, joins Maggie Dent to talk frankly about racism and encouraging children to learn about and embrace people’s differences.
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 professional.
Host: Maggie Dent
Producer: Josie Sargent
Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
Executive Producer: Kim Lester
Sound design: Isabella Tropiano
15 min
June 05, 2023Grandparents — are we expecting too much?
Grandparents do so much for our kids. But not every family has a Nanny or Pop in their life. And even when they do, keeping the peace can be tricky.
How do you celebrate the joy grandparents bring to your family, while still forging your own path as a parent? How do you ask them not to spoil your kids, or discipline them like it’s 1985? And do you rely too much on them for free childcare?
Anne McLeish, director of Grandparents Australia, joins host of Parental As Anything Maggie Dent, to celebrate the benefits – but to also offer tips on how to foster relationships from afar, what to do if tensions arise over child rearing ideas and what to say if a grandparent is not in their life at all.
They are joined by special grandparental guests ABC broadcaster and author Richard Glover and Larrakia elder Richard Fejo.
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 professional.
Host: Maggie Dent
Producer: Josie Sargent
Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
Executive Producer: Kim Lester
Sound design: Isabella Tropiano
Field recordings: Rebecca McLaren
27 min
May 29, 2023 Help – Should I give my tween a mobile phone?
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?
11 min
May 22, 2023How to build your kids' (and your own) resilience
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 advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.
Host: Maggie Dent
Producer: Kim Lester
Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
Executive Producer: Justine Kelly
Sound design: Isabella Tropiano / Ann-Marie Debettencor
Field recordings: Anne-Marie Middlemast
27 min
May 15, 2023Help — My kids are begging for a dog
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 advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.
Host: Maggie Dent
Producer: Josie Sargent
Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
Executive Producer: Kim Lester
Sound design: Simon Branthwaite
11 min
May 08, 2023How to tell your kids you just can’t afford it
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 situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.
Host: Maggie Dent
Producer: Josie Sargent
Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
Executive Producer: Kim Lester
Sound design: Isabella Tropiano
Field recordings: Rebecca McLaren
27 min
May 01, 2023Help — My daughter has a toxic friend
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 and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.
Host: Maggie Dent
Producer: Josie Sargent
Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
Executive Producer: Kim Lester
Sound design: Simon Branthwaite
9 min
April 24, 2023How to throw a birthday party your kid will actually enjoy
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 and does not take into account your personal situation. If you require further advice specific to your needs please consult a professional.
Host: Maggie Dent
Producer: Josie Sargent
Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
Executive Producer: Kim Lester
Sound design: Simon Branthwaite
Field recordings: Rebecca McLaren
27 min
April 17, 2023Help — My kid never stops talking and I'm over it
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 needs please consult a professional.
Host: Maggie Dent
Producer: Josie Sargent
Consulting Producer: Carmen Myler
Executive Producer: Kim Lester
Sound design: Simon Branthwaite
9 min

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Being a parent is tough. Social media is bombarding us with opinions — on our kids screen time, on their education, on their friendships, on their behaviour — and somehow, we are always doing it wrong!