Finding the Spark: Activities That Bring Boys Alive

 You just have to be a good parent 30-40% of the time. According to the research, and parenting expert Maggie Dent.

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In our Academy of Imperfection, Maggie schools parents Hugh and Josh, and trusted non-parental figure Ryan, about the ‘no matter what’ rule, the importance of micro connections and the beauty of a well-timed fart.

An advocate for imperfect parenting (which is REALLY great for brand alignment), Maggie insists on the significance of unconditional love when raising boys.

Maggie you are wonderful. This was wonderful. You’re the best.

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0:00 – Why boys are better than girls
6:22 – The science of boys
14:02 – Shedding the shame
22:28 – Growing healthy boys
31:09 – Connecting with your rooster
42:56 – The S words: screens and social media
47:00 – The good enough factors
57:45 – Correcting the narrative
1:06:05 – Importance of Lightness + Letting go of mistakes
1:11:41 – Raising an autistic boy
1:16:05 – How do you resist the easy method

🫖Other episodes of The Imperfects mentioned on this episode

• Hugh’s ADHD…brief - https://bit.ly/4aofEjd

📖 Things to read

• You can find all of Maggie’s books here - https://bit.ly/46g4GK7
• Help Me Help My Teen by Maggie Dent (page 106 to converse with teens) - https://bit.ly/4aYi2NO
• Maggie’s Fragile Boy Friendship Blog Post - https://bit.ly/4qUqzGw

📺 Things to watch

• Bluey ‘Octopus’ episode - https://bit.ly/4riF2Ng
• Marc-Andre Leclerc - The Alpinist - https://bit.ly/4tEsaCR

💻 Things to check out

• Allan Schore’s Brain Development for Boys research - https://bit.ly/3OfRyi9

🎧 Things to listen to

• The Good Enough Dad with Maggie Dent - https://bit.ly/4aGq2la
• Parental As Anything - https://bit.ly/4qHAleM

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