In this episode of Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester sit down with beloved Australian parenting author, educator, and champion for boys Maggie Dent to talk about dads, sons, emotional safety, repair, and why children do not need perfect fathers.
Maggie shares practical wisdom for fathers who want to parent differently but may not know what that looks like in real life. Together, we explore how dads can be strong without being harsh, how boys often open up through side-by-side connection, and why repair matters more than perfection.
If you are a dad, love a dad, are raising boys, or want to better understand the powerful role fathers play, this conversation will leave you encouraged and reminded that being a “good enough dad” really can be enough.
In this episode:
• Why dads matter so deeply
• How dads can connect with sons
• Why boys often open up through walks, car rides, movement, and presence
• What may be underneath anger in tween and teen boys
• How dads can repair after yelling or losing their temper
• Why children need emotional safety more than perfection
Connect with Maggie Dent
Website: maggiedent.com
Instagram: @maggiedentauthor
YouTube: Maggie Dent
Podcast: The Good Enough Dad Podcast
Books:
Mothering Our Boys
From Boys to Men
Help Me Help My Teen
Girlhood
Parental As Anything
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