The Good Enough Dad with Maggie Dent (Episode 217)

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*   View the full podcast transcript at:  https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/the-good-enough-had-with-maggie-dent   Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey.   Resource Website:  https://www.artofraisinghumans.com Video Courses:  https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumans Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumans Podcast Website:  https://www.theartofraisinghumans.com Book List: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist   The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.