Parental As Anything

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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!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-world parenting experts. Beloved Australian parenting author and educator Maggie Dent and teen-parenting whisperer Bec Sparrow share wisdom and experience that comes from years of working with parents, kids and teens. With seven seasons of practical advice and helpful tips, Parental As Anything is here to help find solutions to the challenges that parents face everyday. No trends. No judgement.

Recent Episodes
  • SPECIAL – Combating the manosphere in schools
    Mar 27, 2025 – 0:27:19
  • Back to School - Tips for Starting School
    Jan 13, 2025 – 0:22:37
  • Back to School - Preparing tweens for high school
    Jan 13, 2025 – 0:23:22
  • Back to School - Navigating school refusal
    Jan 13, 2025 – 0:26:22
  • Back to School - Helping your child make friends
    Jan 13, 2025 – 0:33:16
  • Back to School - Preventing homework stress
    Jan 13, 2025 – 0:23:22
  • Back to School - Helping your teen nail senior school
    Jan 13, 2025 – 0:26:04
  • INTRODUCING - Back to School Special Series
    Jan 6, 2025 – 0:03:00
  • Your hacks: How to bond with your teen
    Sep 18, 2024 – 0:19:00
  • I'm worried about my teen's porn habit
    Sep 11, 2024 – 0:31:18
  • How to help your teen nail high school
    Sep 4, 2024 – 0:25:12
  • Dear Bec—How do I talk to my teen about masturbation?
    Aug 28, 2024 – 0:08:20
  • How to protect your teen from cyberbullying
    Aug 21, 2024 – 0:28:31
  • Dear Bec—How do I stop my teen vaping?
    Aug 14, 2024 – 0:06:17
  • My teen is in love — and wants a sleepover
    Aug 7, 2024 – 0:25:31
  • My teen has an eating disorder
    Jul 31, 2024 – 0:22:00
  • Dear Bec—My teen is glued to her phone
    Jul 24, 2024 – 0:08:09
  • My teen is self-harming
    Jul 17, 2024 – 0:25:10
  • Dear Bec—My teen son hates his body
    Jul 10, 2024 – 0:07:27
  • How can I help my anxious teen?
    Jul 3, 2024 – 0:25:00
  • Dear Bec—My teen's a couch potato
    Jun 26, 2024 – 0:06:33
  • SPECIAL—Teen misogynists in our schools
    Jun 19, 2024 – 0:27:19
  • Dear Bec—My teenager wants a vibrator
    Jun 12, 2024 – 0:05:07
  • My teen hates me
    Jun 5, 2024 – 0:21:23
  • Dear Bec — I have a beauty obsessed tween
    May 29, 2024 – 0:07:21
  • My teen's friends are bad news
    May 22, 2024 – 0:22:00
  • Dear Bec—my teen can't stop gaming
    May 15, 2024 – 0:07:15
  • Is it ok to let my teen drink alcohol?
    May 8, 2024 – 0:28:34
  • Dear Bec—my teen's entitled!
    May 1, 2024 – 0:12:09
  • My teen is hassling for nudes
    Apr 24, 2024 – 0:24:12
  • INTRODUCING — Parental As Anything: Teens
    Apr 15, 2024 – 0:03:10
  • The best hacks from Parental As Anything listeners
    Nov 7, 2023 – 0:14:30
  • How to prepare your kid for high school
    Oct 17, 2023 – 0:24:30
  • Help — my kid won't stop swearing
    Aug 1, 2023 – 0:08:33
  • Why your teen simply must sleep
    Jul 25, 2023 – 0:24:12
  • How to help children with dyslexia
    Jul 18, 2023 – 0:23:02
  • Help — moody teens are damaging my marriage
    Jul 11, 2023 – 0:09:26
  • Discipline without punishment? Yes, it can be done
    Jul 4, 2023 – 0:30:04
  • Help — should I let my child walk to school alone?
    Jun 27, 2023 – 0:10:02
  • What to do if your child is self-harming
    Jun 20, 2023 – 0:29:33
  • Help - how do I teach my kid not to be racist?
    Jun 13, 2023 – 0:14:15
  • Grandparents — are we expecting too much?
    Jun 6, 2023 – 0:26:03
  • Help – Should I give my tween a mobile phone?
    May 30, 2023 – 0:10:34
  • How to build your kids' (and your own) resilience
    May 23, 2023 – 0:26:22
  • Help — My kids are begging for a dog
    May 16, 2023 – 0:10:08
  • How to tell your kids you just can’t afford it
    May 9, 2023 – 0:26:10
  • Help — My daughter has a toxic friend
    May 2, 2023 – 0:08:27
  • How to throw a birthday party your kid will actually enjoy
    Apr 25, 2023 – 0:26:12
  • Help — My kid never stops talking and I'm over it
    Apr 18, 2023 – 0:08:33
  • Burnout — why you secretly hate parenting
    Apr 11, 2023 – 0:22:27
Recent Reviews
  • Dpippen
    👏👏👏
    I found Maggie Dent through a book recommendation for From Boys to Men. I’m working my way through episodes now to catch up but am so grateful to hear the episode on engaging your kids on the connect of miscarriage. It’s so abstract and yet affects everyone is such a big way, so thank you.
  • clinical.mom
    On point!
    I am a young clinical psychologist with two young children in the states and this podcast is truly on point!!! I listen to these podcast over and over for my own source of informed parenting and now I’m starting to share the podcast with colleagues and clients. Keep it up!’ Looking forward to the 2020 season :)
  • ajswiss
    Exactly the type of parenting podcast I’ve been looking for!
    Great podcast, looking forward to more episodes!!
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