Maggie Dent is Australia’s ‘queen of common sense’. Maggie has become one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors and educators, with a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience, and 11 books to her name including her bestselling 2018 release Mothering Our Boys.
Discover why understanding boys’ unique developmental needs transforms your approach to supporting them in your setting. In this session, Maggie explores the biological and neurological differences that shape how boys learn, play, communicate and form friendships. We also look at some practical strategies for meeting their needs with empathy and understanding.
In this episode you’ll:
- Learn why boys’ brains develop differently and how this affects behaviour and emotional regulation
- Understand why fidgeting, not listening and physical play are often unintentional responses
- Explore how boys communicate through proximity and touch rather than words
- Discover why boys need movement to concentrate and sitting still prevents learning
- Find gentle, connection-based approaches that work with boys’ emotional vulnerability
Watch this episode to understand the boys in your setting more deeply and develop strategies that support rather than punish their natural ways of being.
Episode Links
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Online Courses: https://commonsenseparenting.com.au/
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YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVmJwvtKh30CD1E2ozs9jzA
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