Maggie Dent - Calming our Children & Exploring Kids Anxiety

Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie Dent has become one of Australia's favourite parenting authors and educators. She has a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience, and is an undisputed 'boy champion'.

Maggie is the author of nine major books, including the bestselling Mothering Our Boys and her 2020 release From Boys to Men. She hosts the ABC podcast, Parental As Anything and in 2021 released a book of the same name. In May 2022, Maggie released her first book about girls, Girlhood: Raising our little girls to be healthy, happy and heard.

Maggie is a dedicated advocate to quietly changing lives in our families and communities. She is the mother of four sons and a very grateful grandmother.

EXPLORING CHILDREN'S ANXIETY

The landscape of childhood and childhood stress is changing, and anxiety is now much more prevalent for our children. In this keynote, Maggie Dent explores what anxiety is and what we as parents and educators can do to help reduce anxiety and fear in today’s kids. Maggie has been writing about the importance of calmness and stillness in children’s lives since publishing her 2003 book Saving Our Children From Our Chaotic World. As well as helping you better understand anxiety, Maggie shares many highly practical, helpful and simple strategies to support a calmer home or classroom and, ultimately, calmer, happier kids.

Where: Augusta Primary School Library (Alternate venue will be advised if numbers grow)

When: Doors open 4.00pm

4.30pm start

*Whilst we understand family scenarios warrant children having to attend, we ask that you respect that this is an informative session for listening without distractions. Our local PCYC have organised a Halloween Disco that will be held in our undercover area at the school. Fun disco food will be available to purchase from the canteen. 4+yrs welcome. Under 4 requires adult supervision. Please see flyer attached.

*Healthy Community Dinner will also be available after the event by donation. Our Canteen will be a hive of healthy energy in preparation to bring families together one tasty plate at a time. 

*This event is fundraising for Augusta Primary School P&C and sponsored by Healthway, The Shire of Augusta Margaret River & is a smoke free event

*For any queries please email clare.dallimore@education.wa.edu.au