Raising Our Boys Well: From babyhood to adulthood
An online masterclass with Maggie Dent and Steve Biddulph
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Boys have so many gifts and strengths and - thanks to changing social norms and concepts of manhood - there has never been more opportunity for boys to be who they want to be. However, we also live in a world where in recent years being a male is often seen as problematic. Our young boys and adolescents are getting a lot of negative messages about being male and this can (and does) become a self-fulfilling prophecy. In their hearts, though, every boy ever born is a beautiful human with enormous potential. We all need to work with our boys to help them grow into open-hearted men of good character who value and respect themselves and others.
In this very special masterclass, ‘boy champion’ and mum of four sons Maggie Dent is joined by one of the world’s best-known parent educators, and a family psychologist for almost 30 years, Steve Biddulph, to empower parents and others in how to raise their boys with character. Steve has been working with men and writing international bestsellers about boys and manhood for three decades.
“Right now, the world badly needs good men,” Steve says. And dads, mums, aunties, uncles, grandparents and teachers all have a job to do in making that happen. He and Maggie will spell out just what that is in this unforgettable webinar.
Maggie and Steve will share some stories and strategies around:
→ Why worry about boys?
→ The new science of boys' brains & stages of development
→ The 5 tricky times in boyhood every parent needs to understand
→ Boys and dads, and boys without dads – and the father wound
→Boys and mums – and the mother wound
→ Challenging unhelpful social norms like boys are tough & dismissing unacceptable behaviour as simply ‘boys will be boys’
→ Best tips for communicating with boys
→ Helping boys understand and embrace self-worth
→ Respectful relationships in a porn-driven culture
→ Risk and resilience for our young men.
… and more.
With their trademark warmth, humour, and truckloads of wisdom built on lived-experience, Maggie and Steve will share how we can raise wonderful young men with backbone and heart, even in this digital world.
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This highly practical masterclass brings together these two
Australian legends (well, frankly, they are!) to help you explore practical
ways to support your sons to grow up to be happy, healthy, resilient and kind.
Watch this on your device whenever suits you.
The session runs for approximately 1.5 hours. Once you sign up you will receive access to the participant area where you'll find the video, an audio-only for those who prefer to listen on-the-go, plus all the additional resources.
Free gifts included...
Everyone who registers will receive a free copy of Maggie’s ebook Some Things About Boys and a free audio track, Beach Bliss (total value: $15)
Plus...
As a handy reference, you'll also receive a PDF handout with notes and links to further information and resources.
NB This is one of two very special events Maggie and Steve have conducted together. If you are living or working with girls, please check out their fabulous Raising Mighty Girls Masterclass.
Your hosts
Maggie Dent
Commonly known as the ‘queen of common sense’, Maggie Dent has become one of Australia's favourite parenting authors, educators and podcasters. She has a background in teaching and counselling, and a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience.
Maggie is the author of 10 major books, including the bestselling Mothering Our Boys, From Boys to Men, Girlhood and Help Me Help My Teen. Maggie hosts The Good Enough Dad podcast and also hosted the award-winning ABC podcast, Parental As Anything. In 2025, she also starred in the genre-bending ABC TV series, The Role of a Lifetime.
Maggie is a dedicated advocate to quietly changing lives in our families and communities. She is a founding member of the Ctrl+Shft online safety coalition. Maggie is the mother of four sons and a very grateful grandmother.
Steve Biddulph
Steve Biddulph, AM, is one of the world’s best known parent educators. A psychologist for 30 years, he is now retired but continues to write, teach and engage in activism. His books, including Raising Boys in the 21st Century, Raising Girls, Ten Things Girls Need Most and The New Manhood, are in four million homes and 31 languages around the world. Steve’s work has influenced the way we look at childhood, the development of boys and men, the exploitation of girls and the misuse of young women globally. He was voted Australian Father of the Year for his work with dads.
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