Maggie Dent - ‘Good Enough’ Parenting is Good Enough

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<p>&nbsp;You just have to be a good parent 30-40% of the time. According to the research, and parenting expert Maggie Dent.</p> <p>💌Join 5,000+ people getting our takeaways and favourite moments from this episode in our weekly newsletter -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/45NyQDy">http://bit.ly/45NyQDy</a></p> <p>In our Academy of Imperfection, Maggie schools parents Hugh and Josh, and trusted non-parental figure Ryan, about the &lsquo;no matter what&rsquo; rule, the importance of micro connections and the beauty of a well-timed fart.</p> <p>An advocate for imperfect parenting (which is REALLY great for brand alignment), Maggie insists on the significance of unconditional love when raising boys.</p> <p>Maggie you are wonderful. This was wonderful. You&rsquo;re the best.</p> <p>Watch the full episode on YouTube - <a href="https://youtu.be/iUHYScQ3WgQ">https://youtu.be/iUHYScQ3WgQ</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>0:00 &ndash; Why boys are better than girls<br>6:22 &ndash; The science of boys<br>14:02 &ndash; Shedding the shame<br>22:28 &ndash; Growing healthy boys<br>31:09 &ndash; Connecting with your rooster <br>42:56 &ndash; The S words: screens and social media <br>47:00 &ndash; The good enough factors <br>57:45 &ndash; Correcting the narrative <br>1:06:05 &ndash; Importance of Lightness + Letting go of mistakes <br>1:11:41 &ndash; Raising an autistic boy <br>1:16:05 &ndash; How do you resist the easy method</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>🫖Other episodes of The Imperfects mentioned on this episode</p> <ul> <li>Hugh&rsquo;s ADHD&hellip;brief - <a href="https://bit.ly/4aofEjd">https://bit.ly/4aofEjd</a></li> </ul> <p>📖&nbsp;Things to read</p> <ul> <li>You can find all of Maggie&rsquo;s books here - <a href="https://bit.ly/46g4GK7">https://bit.ly/46g4GK7</a></li> <li>Help Me Help My Teen by Maggie Dent (page 106 to converse with teens) - <a href="https://bit.ly/4aYi2NO">https://bit.ly/4aYi2NO</a></li> <li>Maggie&rsquo;s Fragile Boy Friendship Blog Post - <a href="https://bit.ly/4qUqzGw">https://bit.ly/4qUqzGw</a></li> </ul> <p>📺&nbsp;Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Bluey &lsquo;Octopus&rsquo; episode - <a href="https://bit.ly/4riF2Ng">https://bit.ly/4riF2Ng</a></li> <li>Marc-Andre Leclerc - The Alpinist - <a href="https://bit.ly/4tEsaCR">https://bit.ly/4tEsaCR</a></li> </ul> <p>💻&nbsp;Things to check out</p> <ul> <li>Allan Schore&rsquo;s Brain Development for Boys research - <a href="https://bit.ly/3OfRyi9">https://bit.ly/3OfRyi9</a></li> </ul> <p>🎧&nbsp;Things to listen to</p> <ul> <li>The Good Enough Dad with Maggie Dent - <a href="https://bit.ly/4aGq2la">https://bit.ly/4aGq2la</a></li> <li>Parental As Anything - <a href="https://bit.ly/4qHAleM">https://bit.ly/4qHAleM</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, (with the new cards!) purchase here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel)&nbsp;<em>My Imperfect Life,</em>&nbsp;click here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz"></a><a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuW">http://bit.ly/4lyuuW</a></p> <p>🩵To join our subscriber community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://bit.ly/4mqunxu">http://bit.ly/4mqunxu</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here - <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">http://apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>