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Throwback: Maggie Dent on motherhood & raising resilient country kids

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This week, we're throwing back to one of our most popular episodes, episode 120 with Maggie Dent! Maggie is a parenting author, educator and host of the ABC Parental As Anything podcast. But, she's also a born and bred bushy. Maggie grew up in rural WA and her journey on and off the land has been full of extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows. From a suicide attempt which then pushed her to find her life's purpose, through to raising four boys, she is now internationally recognised as the queen of common-sense when it comes to parenthood. Maggie knows country kids, and she'll make you proud to be a rural mum. This is her story. *Warning: This episode does touch on the issue of suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14

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