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Parental As Anything

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Gaming Addiction
Teenage Friendships
Teen Parenting
Parenting Challenges
Social Media
Mental Health
Parenting
Authority Response
Eating Disorders
Raising Teens
Parenting Hacks
Education
Work-Life Balance
Child Development
Teenage Parenting
Teenage Entitlement
Rebellious Behavior
Teenage Sexual Health
Adolescence
Teenagers

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! Don’t you just wish you could turn it all off and listen to some good old-fashion, sensible advice? Parental As Anything is the podcast that gives you practical, supportive, advice from two real-wor... more

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Adolescence, the gripping Netflix drama, has stopped parents, teachers and parenting experts in their tracks. Suddenly everyone’s talking about toxic masculinity, the gender divide and whether there’s a crisis of modern boyhood.

Female teachers and... more

Do you have a little one in an oversized backpack about to head through the school gates for the first time? It's an exciting and sometimes scary time for kids and parents alike, and Parental as Anything is here to help you get through this enormous ... more

Starting high school is one of the most exciting and scariest transitions of childhood, for our tweens and for parents too! So how do we help our kids prepare for this milestone, and manage all the ups and downs of Year 7?

Maggie Dent and youth coa... more

School resistance and school refusal are a growing concern for our kids and teens. While many kids will complain about school at some point along the way, for some kids the issues is much bigger. Some kids just can’t.

Maggie Dent talks to education ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kaylene Henderson
Child psychiatrist and mother of three
Episode: Back to School - Tips for Starting School
Claire Orange
Childhood programs consultant and writer focused on building resilient kids
Best Programs for Kids
Episode: Back to School - Helping your child make friends
Maria Cook
Founding principal of Honeywood Primary School in Western Australia, teacher with more than 30 years of experience
Honeywood Primary School
Episode: Back to School - Preventing homework stress
Marie Krab
Director of It's Time We Talked, a violence prevention initiative
Episode: I'm worried about my teen's porn habit
Claire Eaton
Youth coach and author who helps teens and families get the most out of high school
Episode: How to help your teen nail high school
Sarah Cox
Clinical psychologist and National Helpline Manager of the Butterfly Foundation
Butterfly Foundation
Episode: My teen has an eating disorder
Karen Young
Anxiety consultant and founder of Hey Sigmund, a mental health website for children and adolescents
Hey Sigmund
Episode: How can I help my anxious teen?
Alex (pseudonym)
High school teacher sharing experiences of classroom abuse
Episode: SPECIAL—Teen misogynists in our schools
Dr. Stephanie Westcott
Former teacher and researcher researching toxic male influences in schools
Episode: SPECIAL—Teen misogynists in our schools

Hosts

Rebecca Sparrow
Host of Parental As Anything Teens, an educator and author specializing in teen-related parenting issues.
Maggie Dent
Parenting educator and author with a focus on parenting challenges and children's emotional well-being.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Often blindingly obvious advice, sometimes a bit patronising, but it's an ok listen

    Podcast Addict
    4
    rohnann
    7 months ago
  • My mum listens too this

    So my mum listens to this im a preteen now she’s constantly worried about me being cyber bullied and she cheacks my messages and she thinks I now look at nude people I don’t btw but I recommend if ur teen does these things

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    llllllloooooovvvvveeee it
    Australia8 months ago
  • WAIT

    WAIT HOLD UP DOSE MY MUM HATE HASSLING ME TO CLEAN MY ROOM EVEN THO ITS NOT HER ROOM? I THOUGHT SHE DID IT FOR FUN!😡

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    12KoTi21
    Australia8 months ago
  • Amazing

    Thank you for your amazing work. So many helpful tips and information for parents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maddy Abe
    Australia9 months ago
  • Bring Back Maggie!

    I find the sensationalism of the potential problems during the teenage years and the clickbait headlines unsettling.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    phonicsmama
    Australia9 months ago

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SPECIAL – Combating the manosphere in schools
Q: Can you give me some specific examples of what kind of sexist behavior that the teachers were experiencing?
Sexist behavior included comments about physical appearance, inappropriate jokes, and instances of harassment, such as spitting in a teacher's water bottle or comments that demeaned girls' education.
SPECIAL – Combating the manosphere in schools
Q: So, Steph, do you think schools are doing enough to support female teachers?
There is a range of views on whether that's appropriate or not, but there are also examples of minimisation, denial, schools flatly just accepting this sort of behaviour.
Back to School - Helping your child make friends
Q: What are your tips out there for girls, and for parents of girls, how do we help them in that journey?
It's important to help girls set boundaries and communicate effectively, and understand that not everyone will be friends.
Back to School - Navigating school refusal
Q: How should they react? And what should they do early on?
Parents should stay calm, strategize a plan with the child, and implement extrinsic rewards to encourage attendance.
Back to School - Navigating school refusal
Q: What are some of the warning signs that perhaps parents should look out for?
Parents should look out for children inventing illnesses and exaggerating their feelings about school experiences.

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This podcast provides practical and supportive advice for parents navigating the complex challenges of raising children and teenagers. Hosted by seasoned experts in parenting, episodes cover a variety of topics including emotional readiness for school, social media influences, bullying, school refusal, and the importance of children's friendships. The hosts combine personal anecdotes with expert insights to offer relatable and actionable strategies for parents to foster their children's development and address common parenting dilemmas. With a focus on empathy and understanding, content is likely to resonate with those seeking realistic and non-judgmental guidance on parenting issues.

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1. Dr. Kaylene Henderson
2. Claire Orange
3. Maria Cook
4. Marie Krab
5. Claire Eaton
6. Sarah Cox
7. Karen Young
8. Alex (pseudonym)

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