Maggie’s Spiritual Side Speaks to the Hearts of Mothers By Tammie Pike AN INTIMATE CHAT WITH THIS WAYSHOWER REVEALS THE INNER WORK NEEDED OF US AS MOTHERS IN ORDER TO CREATE THE OUTER CHANGE OUR CHILDREN REQUIRE IN THE WORLD.
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hink of Australia’s most popular parent educator and author, and Maggie Dent’s wise face might be the first to come to most of our minds. Her respected no-nonsense approach to life and parenting is a breath of fresh air for parents who constantly feel like they are failing. Maggie lovingly yet firmly encourages parents around the world not to give up. Her wise insights provide simple yet effective steps for those in the trenches of parenthood, to connect with their children and help them grow to be strong, resilient human beings. A highly successful Mumpreneur, and now Granpreneur, Maggie’s revered books, workshops and talks have seen her travel Australia and the globe to reach a broad audience. Her knowledge has been sought by millions of mothers and fathers worldwide. Yet even with all her success, Maggie remains grounded and doesn’t take herself or life too seriously. Maggie’s trademark is her quirky storytelling abilities, which often makes one laugh out loud. The combination of her humour and her excellent parenting advice is a feelgood experience, food for the weary parent’s soul. I personally finished such a conversation with Maggie recently, feeling inspired to never give up and to surrender to my inner-knowing. This may have you wonder, “Is Maggie a parent educator or a spiritual guru?” Well, get comfy and let me share a side to Maggie that many don’t get to see. What many may not know about this incredible woman, who has been educating children and parents for over 30 years now, is that she has been rebelling against a system and society that has been supressing and stressing children, teenagers and adults for decades. It took for Maggie to be brave enough to embark on her own personal, 24
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