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How To Build A Universe
by Mamamia Podcasts
Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds! Join your little one on magical adventures that strengthen your connection through the power of play. While kids explore enchanted forests, underwater kingdoms and prehistoric lands with hosts Gen Muir and Thom Lion, parents discover the science behind why play matters.This podcast was made in partnership with LEGO®.
Episodes
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She Built That: How Katherine Bennell-Pegg Became Australia's First Astronaut
Welcome to She Built That, the podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big...they BUILT their futures! In this episode, you'll hear from the incredible Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia's first-ever astronaut qualified under the Australian flag. Hear how...
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She Built That: How Abbie Jane's Using Rainbow Shoelaces To Build A Brighter World
Welcome to She Built That, the podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big...they BUILT their futures! In this episode, you'll hear from Abbie Jane, an inspiring teen using rainbow beads to make every kid feel safe being themselves. Bead by bead, Abbie…
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She Built That: How Charli Hately's Carving Out A Surfing Career At Just 15
Welcome to She Built That, the podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big...they BUILT their futures! In this episode, you'll hear from Charli Hately, an amazing young surfer who has been carving out an incredible career on the waves at only 15 years…
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She Built That: The Moment Chloé Hayden's Acting Dreams Came True
Welcome to She Built That, the podcast series where we discover incredible women and girls who didn't just dream big...they BUILT their futures! In this episode, Chloé Hayden tells us how she overcame obstacles, and built her dream life as an actor. She even shares how she turned what some others...
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Introducing... She Built That!
Introducing: She Built That, the podcast series where we discover incredible women who didn't just dream big... They BUILT their futures! Each episode, host Annaliese Todd will share how these amazing women stacked their talents, overcame obstacles, and created something spectacular that changed...
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Trains, Planes And Adventure Games!
Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds! On today's show Gen Muir explains the importance of independent play, with some fascinating insights and then in our story Thom Lion takes you everywhere man. To Broome on a hot air balloon, to Fiji on a jet plane, and to the centre…
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Come Visit Dinosaur Valley
Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds! In this episode, we're venturing with Thom Lion into Dino Valley where you'll meet Terry the T-Rex, along with an array of other Jurassic characters. Travel back in time where you and your little one will hear the pre-historic...
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Jet Boy And Glow Girl's Superhero Adventure
Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds! In this episode, we're soaring high up into the sky, through clouds as soft as fairy floss, or marshmallows! Join host Thom Lion as he meets Glow Girl and Jet Boy on a special mission to build a cloud bridge to help the children of…
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Into The Jungle We Go
Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds! In this episode, we're heading into the jungle for the great banana bungle of 2025. Join host Thom as he meets Sam, the greedy monkey, who's having a hard time sharing her bananas. Adventure with them and their friends of the...
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Under The Sea
Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds! In this episode, we're diving into the ocean to visit Harmony Reef, a breathtaking underwater garden bursting with colourful coral. Venture through the schools of beautiful fish with host Thom Lion to meet Echo The Whale, Spark the...
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The Enchanted Forest
Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds! In this episode, we're stepping into The Whispering Woods, an enchanted forest where magic lives in every tree and friendly creatures need your help. Join host Thom as he meets Nibbles the possum and helps him on a very special…
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Coming Soon : How To Build A Universe
Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds! Join your little one on magical adventures that strengthen your connection through the power of play. While kids explore enchanted forests, underwater kingdoms and prehistoric lands with hosts Gen Muir and Thom Lion, parents discover...
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What To Do When Your Toddler "Hates You"
Have you ever looked at a toddler and thought…why on Earth are you doing that?! Well, you’re not alone. In this bonus episode, we hear from Matty J and Fiona Falkiner to find out what it is their toddler is doing that they just don’t seem to understand. From post-daycare meltdowns to parental...
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From Media To Friends, How To Manage Your Child's External Influences
There's a big wide world out there, and everyday is an opportunity for our kids to learn and grow... but what happens when external influences come into the mix. From pre-school friends, to TV ads and family members, our kids manage a lot of external influences every single day. So this episode,...
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There’s A Developmental Reason Little Kids Lie
Did you know kids start lying as young as three years old. Sometimes when our little ones tell tall tales it’s cute… but when does it err into the side of being a problem? This episode we dive into the real reason why little kids lie, what it means and how we can encourage the truth. GET IN…
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How To Get Your Kids To Listen (Yes, Listen)
Do you ever find yourself talking to your kids, but it seems like they're in their own little world? Why is it so hard to get your child to actually listen? It turns out one of the biggest reasons we're getting tuned out is our approach as parents... go figure! So this episode parenting expert…
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Different Ways To Help Your Kids Find Their Confidence
As parents, our goal is to help our pre-schoolers become the best versions of themselves… but how can we nurture their confidence so they're not afraid to pursue big adventures and challenges? This episode, parenting expert Gen Muir shares with host Leigh Campbell all the ways to build confidence...
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Is Your Child A Rooster Or A Lamb?
There's nothing better than when you can hear all your children getting along, but let's be honest how often does that actually happen? This episode parenting expert Gen Muir takes host Leigh Campbell through all the ways to help ease sibling rivalry and tension in the home, and shares her tips…
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Get In The Hole: How To Get Your Tiny Humans Through Big Feelings
Have you ever wondered why such little humans have such big feelings? Peel a banana wrong, press the lift button or refuse to buy another unicorn toy and boom... a tantrum errupts. You’re probably wondering is there a way to help your little one with their big feelings? Simple answer: yes! This...
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How To Help Your Child Make Good Friends
Do you remember meeting your first ever friend? For so many of us it’s a cousin or sibling, or even the next door neighbour. But with so much learning and growing to do, how do toddlers even make friends? This episode we help you find ways to steer your kids towards good friends, away from not so...
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You Only Need To 'Perfectly' Parent 30% Of The Time
Did you know, you only need to get it right with your kids 30% of the time? We're back for season two of How To Build A Human, where host Leigh Campbell speaks with resident parenting expert Gen Muir to help create a operating guide for your child. This episode is all about building resilient...
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Season Two Is Here...
We know when it comes to raising kids there is no instruction manual, so grab a notebook and get ready for How To Build A Human season two! Over the next eight weeks, host Leigh Campbell will be joined by parenting expert Gen Muir to create your guidebook for raising kids, talking about the…
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How To Fill Your Child’s Emotional Cup
When we’re talking about raising a human, it all seems to lead back to connection. This is why, for our final episode, Leigh is talking to the woman who knows all about it, and has been giving us the best parenting advice all season. Gen Muir is a parent educator, the mum of four boys, and the...
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Raising Independent Kids Isn't As Tricky As It Sounds
Independence and toddlers are two words that don’t really go hand in hand. But nurturing an independent spirit for our toddlers in terms of play, creativity, and awareness of the world around them is super important. So how do we do it? On this episode, Leigh is joined by the founder and director...
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How This Comedian Stays Calm With His Toddler
Nazeem Hussain has a lot of projects on the go at any one time which can sometimes be stressful, so how do you stay calm and model calmness to your kids when you’ve got a lot going on? And still has fun? GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at...
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How To Spot The Beauty In The Chaos & Raise Considerate Kids
On today's episode, Leigh is joined by former Olympic champion Libby Trickett to talk about how to raise considerate humans, and why it's important to embrace the chaos with our little ones. Plus Gen Muir's two simple tips for teaching our toddlers to be considered and thoughtful. GET IN TOUCH:...
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Why Turia Pitt Encourages Her Kids To Fail Small
In 2011 Turia was running an ultramarathon in the Western Australian outback when she got caught in a grass fire. She suffered burns to 70% of her body - she had to learn to walk again and learn to live in a new reality. Now not only does she host her very own podcast, but she’s also the mum to…
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How Sean Szeps Teaches His Kids To Be Kind
How do you raise kind humans? On the show today, Leigh sits down with writer, podcaster and comedian Sean Szeps. He’s the father of five-year-old twins with his husband Josh. And he’s focussed on making sure they’re always putting empathy and kindness first. And of course, we’re joined by our...
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The Problem With Telling Your Kids To "Be Careful"
When it comes to parenting toddlers, there’s a lot of advice…everywhere. And sometimes, it can be hard to know where to turn when you want to make sure you’re raising good humans who can be kind, resilient, considerate, and creative. That’s where we come in. How To Build A Human is Mamamia’s new...
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Exactly What To Say When Your Toddler Says They're Bored
When it comes to parenting toddlers, there’s a lot of advice…everywhere. And sometimes, it can be hard to know where to turn when you want to make sure you’re raising good humans who can be kind, resilient, considerate, and creative. That’s where we come in. How To Build A Human is Mamamia’s new...
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Introducing How To Build A Human...
Having a toddler is one of the most exciting phases of being a parent. It’s also one of the most demanding. They need you all the time, they’re also learning and growing all the time. It’s why the wisdom and support of ‘the village’ is crucial in the pre-school years. That’s where How To Build A...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to How To Build A Universe, where stories build worlds! Join your little one on magical adventures that strengthen your connection through the power of play. While kids explore enchanted forests, underwater kingdoms and prehistoric lands with hosts Gen Muir and Thom Lion, parents discover the science behind why play matters.This podcast was made in partnership with LEGO®.
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