Join us live on Tuesday 11th August 1pm-2pm (AEST)
...or watch the reply in your own time
FOR PARENTS & EDUCATORS OF BOYS OF ALL AGES
Our kids are growing up in a world that is working hard to define them, often before those of us who live, love and work with them get a chance to.
The digital world is targeting our kids and adolescents with a relentless stream of messages about who they should be, how they should act, and what it means to be a man or woman. While those messages affect all young people, too often it’s our boys who dominate the troubling statistics. They are labelled ‘problematic’, and delivered a crude, narrow view of masculinity to live up to.
In this masterclass, two of Australia’s most passionate ‘boy champions’ come together for an honest, practical, inter-generational conversation about raising boys who are kind, confident and connected.
Maggie Dent – Australia’s favourite parenting author, former teacher and counsellor, and mum of four adult sons – is joined by youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe, who has worked with 50,000 boys in schools and universities across Australia.
In this lunchtime session, Maggie and Daniel will explore:
👉 What boys in school are telling Daniel, and what the adults who guide them most need to hear
👉 How adolescence – which has always been a confusing and stressful stage for we humans – is different for teen boys today
👉 When and how to talk to boys about consent, respect and relationships, especially in a world where pornography is shaping many young people’s understanding of sex often before they even have their first kiss
👉 The 'man box' — the rigid stereotypes around what it means to be a 'real man' — and how that's shifting
👉 What messages your boys are actually receiving about being a man, and how that is shaping their friendships, relationships and self-talk
👉 What works best in raising decent, kind, empathetic men when there is still a lot of negativity about vulnerability and mental health challenges
👉 The keys to effective, respectful communication that works for boys
👉 How to deal with disrespectful behaviour or derogatory comments at home or school
👉 The challenges facing this generation of boys, and how we can build hope and optimism for the men they're becoming
Join us and become part of shifting what's possible for our boys.
Join us live from 1pm-2pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday, 11th August
… or watch the replay on your device whenever suits you.
The live session will include a short Q&A near the end of the class. A video recording will be available for anyone who cannot join us live. An audio-only version will also be available for those who prefer to listen on-the-go.
Once you sign up you will receive lifetime access to the participant area where you'll find the special link to join the webinar via Zoom, plus the vide and audio replays and additional resources.
Supporting Resources
As a handy reference, you'll also receive a PDF handout with notes and links to further information and some bonus free resources.
Upcoming conversations about healthy manhood
This session is the first in five conversations Maggie has planned for the second half of 2026, each bringing together experts to help parents and educators better understand and guide the boys in their lives towards a healthy manhood.
Upcoming guests include CEO of The Man Cave Ben Vasiliou, developmental paediatrician, podcaster and author Dr Billy Garvey, teacher and the face behind ‘Coaching with Tim’ Tim French, and Rites of Passage specialist and 2025 Australian Father of the Year Dr Arne Rubinstein.
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Your Hosts
Maggie Dent
Maggie Dent is a much-loved and trusted voice for parents, families and educators across Australia and beyond. A former teacher and counsellor, she is especially passionate about early childhood, adolescence and building resilience, and is well-known as a fierce advocate for boys.
A bestselling parenting author, Maggie has written 11 books, including Mothering Our Boys, From Boys to Men, Girlhood and Help Me Help My Teen. Maggie hosts The Good Enough Dad podcast and led six seasons of the acclaimed ABC podcast, Parental As Anything. In 2025, she brought her wisdom to television in the ABC series The Role of a Lifetime.
Maggie’s latest book, co-authored with Kirra Pendergast, is DIGITAL FREEDOM: A guide to less screen time for safer, happier and healthier families (published August 2026).
A mother of four sons and a grateful grandmother, Maggie continues to support calmer, more connected childhoods.
Daniel Principe
Daniel is a passionate youth advocate and educator. He champions boys across Australia and internationally to challenge current culture and to inspire boys to live courageous, respectful and empathetic lives.
Daniel is a board member of the DART Institute, an ambassador for the Women’s Resilience Centre and an ambassador for the national campaign Consent Can’t Wait. He was recently a nominee for the 2025 NSW Australian of the Year.
Daniel is a regular guest on TV, radio and podcasts to discuss healthy masculinity, consent, respectful relationships and the cultural challenges young people are facing. None of these evolving challenges sway Daniel’s confidence that all young people can flourish if we create spaces for them to be their best selves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are you only focusing on boys in this class?
I am very aware that girls are also struggling in today’s digital world, and that we still have a long way to go in terms of gender equality in many areas. These boys’ masterclasses are offered at a time when there is significant concern and confusion about adolescent boys, and I know many parents and educators are seeking guidance and support.
I believe that conversations about healthy manhood also benefit girls and wider society. If you are looking for my girls’ masterclasses, please check out my other classes Raising Mighty Girls (with Steve Biddulph) and Understanding Our Gorgeous, Confused Girls (with Michelle Mitchell). – Maggie
When can I access the webinar?
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What if I am unhappy with the masterclass?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
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Can you provide me with a certificate of completion?
Yes. You will unlock the course certificate once you have marked all lectures as complete. The certificate will appear on the screen once you have completed the final content. Click the Download button underneath the certificate to save the certificate to your device.
How can I get the 25% Members Discount?
If you are a part of Maggie's Membership Community, don't forget you can get 25% off this webinar using the discount code on the Members' Dashboard. And if you're not a member, you can signup anytime (and cancel whenever you like) at maggiedent.com/membership
You'll receive...
✅ Links to join us live and submit your questions
✅ Lifetime access the video and audio replays to watch in your own time
✅ Handy reference list linking to Maggie's key resources on this topic
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