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Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

Why Maggie Dent Wants Families to Rethink Screen Time

Sep 21, 2026 · 47m

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Screens are part of everyday family life - but what might they be crowding out? One of Australia’s best-known parenting authors and educators, Maggie Dent, joins Simon and Lachy to unpack what screen use can mean for play, movement, attention and connection, and why a handheld device isn’t quite the same as putting on the TV. You can find all of Maggie Dent’s books including Digital Freedom at https://www.maggiedent.com/ HOSTS Simon Pryce Lachlan Gillespie GUEST Maggie Dent - @maggiedentauthor You can find more about Maggie at https://www.maggiedent.com/ PRODUCERS Produced by The Wiggles and Mylk Media Madeline Joannou Nick Webb For more Wiggly fun, visit: The Wiggles 🌏…