Glitter Hour: Recent Episodes
Mia Clemencia Fernandez
Host Mia Clemencia Fernandez (9 years old) chats all things interesting about being young in the world. She tackles everything from the importance of taking care of the environment to how to get off your training wheels. A must-listen for every young child today.
We know this title will make you think this podcast is all about our girl, Taylor Swift (whom we LOVE) but this one is actually about how Mia has started to pull herself from a negative headspace into a positive one. Listen as Mia recounts what she feels when she perceives that she has made a mistake, how it impacts her mentally and what her physical reaction can be. Most importantly, hear what she's doing to work on this feeling of negativity and how she's actively "shaking it off" to remind herself that she doesn't have to be perfect.
This is a must listen for all the perfectionists out there!
We are recording this long awaited podcast because we finally got a puppy! We are 7 days in and just had to share everything we have learned so far about our new little girl, Maple. Having a puppy is HARD but so rewarding at the same time. Mia is picking up a lot of extra responsibilities and loving her snuggles with Maple (but maybe not the bite marks!). Mia's little brother, Mason, makes an appearance on the show at the end while he is hiding away in her bunk bed as we record... he's not sure about the puppy yet but that will be another podcast for another day!
Welcome to our first episode of 2024! As Mia's list of activites grew toward the end of last year and as her homework increased, we felt it was time to invest in a planner to help her prioritise. Listen as Mia talks through how she plans her day, what her planner looks like and what happens if her list of priorities changes. This is a "must listen" for busy kids who are looking to balance school work, activities, practice and family time every week.
Mia has been training and competing in the sport of Water Polo for 18 months now and watching her evolve her style and learn the rhythm of this incredible sport has been so fun to witness. Listen as she recounts her first day in the pool, talks about her experience in her first team sport and gives advice on how to get started with Water Polo.
A huge shout out to Drummoyne Water Polo Club for providing top notch coaches and giving Mia the right environment to thrive.
Mia invites her Tinkertank Instructor, Atlas, on the podcast today to talk about all things robotics, coding and so much more. Being a student at Tinkertank has greatly expanded Mia's world and it's incredible to hear Atlas' perspective on all the thinking and effort that goes into teaching and coaching the students so they can thrive at Tinkertank. This is a must listen if you're looking to download some apps to explore the wonderful world of robotics, animation, coding and 3D printing!
If you've got a big family decision to make or a new rule to set for your household, then it might be time to consider scheduling a family meeting. We have recently put this into practice as we have 2 big decisions to make that will impact all four of us. Mia took charge, set the agenda and coordinated both of our meetings. Listen to everything she considered to make it happen and consider putting this into practice in your household.
Mia had the pleasure of interviewing one of the most influential role models in her life, her Jiu Jitsu Professor, Bruno Alves. Her Professor is a highly decorated world champion and owner of Sydney Jiu Jitsu Academy. At only 4 years into her Jiu Jitsu career, Mia learns about Bruno's origin story that began 27 years ago, tough moments in his career and finds out the answer to the all important question: "who gives you stripes on your belt?".
Listen as a master in his field tells an inspiring story about his passion to deliver confidence to anyone at any age and to bring a family-centric approach to training in the art of Jiu Jitsu.
Mia tried a new activity over school holidays and wants to share her experience with you. She spent time at the RSPCA animal shelter with the bunnies, dogs and cats learning about animal welfare and creating toys for the animals to keep them busy and enriched. Listen to hear more about her day and to find out if she'd go again.
Australia has a national day of action called R U OK? Day and it's when we bring awareness to the importance of mental health and remind ourselves the steps to check in on our family & friends who we think might be struggling. Mia spent some time at school learning about R U OK? Day and the meaning behind the movement. You can ask anyone if they're okay on any day of the year but since mental health is so important, Mia wanted to help amplify the message!
Mia has expanded her Jiu Jitsu world to include coaching and she's loving it! Listen as Mia talks about the different mindset she needs to have when she walks onto the mat as a coach and some of the fun challenges she has with her younger athletes. She delivers some key advice at the end for anyone who might be teaching something to a younger sibling or friend.
It's never a warm and fuzzy feeling to be thinking about quitting or giving up. You think you'll feel better, and in the short term, you might but it's hard to know how you'll feel in the long run if you call it quits on something where you invested a lot of time and a lot of yourself. Mia has been struggling with her feelings around one of her activities and she made the decision to give it up. But through some deep conversations, with people who she trusts, Mia has found a way to have it all. If you're juggling a lot and not sure if you should call it quits on something, listen to Mia's advice and we hope you find the right balance for you!
Peer pressure is tough to stand up to at any age. Listen as Mia navigates a peer pressure situation and reflects on how she acted and more importantly, how she will act differently to change the situation next time. This is such an important topic as we each learn to guide our moral compass.
Mia invites her wonderful friend, Matilda, back to the show to talk about two big events that happened at school this week. In both events, the girls experienced unexpected conclusions. Listen as they unpack how things landed for each event and how their growth mindset is carrying them forward. It's always best to expect the unexpected conclusion!
Mia Girl has been struggling to fall asleep and we use this episode to talk it out. Mia discusses her current coping mechanism of occupying her brain at bedtime by designing water bottle prints, squishmallows, clothes and so much more! It's almost like her own form of meditation and we do believe that meditation is the key to relaxing her brain. If you're struggling to fall asleep, we hope this episode gives you some ideas to get to your sweet dreams a bit faster!
Mia is having a big year at school and there have been some times when she's been upset about a situation. In the podcast today, she reflects on some advice we've been discussing at home - you can't always control the situation but you can control your reaction to that situation. Mia's been applying this advice and wants to share her experience with you.
For a project at school, Mia had to pose a question and then conduct her own research to determine the answer. Since we talk so much about nutrition in our house, this question made complete sense! We pulled out my textbooks from university and Mia learned all about footnotes. Enjoy as Mia uncovers her answer to the question: is it possible for fast food to be healthy?
Mia found herself using one of our favourite phrases this week and thought it would be a good idea to share it with you. It's a way to bring yourself out of a state of jealousy and into a state of gratitude. Don't waste your energy being upset about what you don't have, be happy about what you do have!
Mia and her friend Matilda tried a new school holiday experience and absolutely loved it! They couldn't wait to share the experience they had with Kids Giving Back. They got to make and pack meals for the homeless, help kids in hospital prepare for Mother's Day and make breakfast boxes for a local school where some kids aren't able to eat a nutritious breakfast every day due to their life circumstances. The experience really opened the girls' eyes and gave them some perspective on how they can do more than just donate money to help others and give back. Listen to this podcast and feel your heart warm with the goodness as these girls give back!
Mia is excited to talk to you all about how important it is to foster your creativity. Without knowing it, she's been developing her creativity since a young age and is now starting to see just how important it really is to let your mind wander!
Mia is preparing to embark on her first ever round of standardised testing in her educational career. NAPLAN (Australia's standardised testing program) begins in year 3 and Mis is feeling the nerves!! Listen to hear how she's preparing for the 4 tests, her plan to finish on time and how she's handling her nerves. Her take home message gives a good perspective so listen & enjoy!
After a glorious beach meditation with "The Sit", Mia took time to think about a few different forms of kindness. She shares what each means to her and considers if one is more important to display than the others. Her key takeaway message is that you have to choose kindness every day. The more you choose it, the easier it will be for kindness to become a part of you and who you are.
Life is happening so fast and sometimes we need a reminder to slow down and focus on our most important relationships. Mia and I have started making time to have Mumma Mia days where we carve out the time so that the two of us can do something meaningful together and reconnect. We wanted to share this concept with you in the hopes that you pause and take the time to reconnect with the most important people around you.
Mia is a champ at long haul flights and wanted to share all of her tips and tricks for getting through airport security, the constant waiting in airports and managing the many hours of the flight. She has the best attitude about it and if you're flying anywhere soon, this episode is a "must listen" for you!
Mia's Grandma is the ultimate reader and lover of all book genres. Mia invites her Grandma on today to chat about how to find a genre of book that you like. It's important to try a few different types of genres - science fiction, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction (those are just a few!) to build your love of reading. You'll be running to the Library after this episode!
Mia speaks highly of a library in this episode - she's referring to Northland Library in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Please be patient with us on this episode as you'll hear Mia's little brother, Mason, in the background. Maybe it's time we gave him a microphone, too?
For our epic 100th episode, Mia invites her Uncle Jamie to tell us all about what it's like to be a bee keeper. Uncle Jamie has 4 apiaries and more than 40 hives. We learn all about swarming, multiple queens and how to spin honey! Bees are so important to our ecosystem so it's really important that we understand how they work and how great bee keepers like Uncle Jamie are helping to protect biodiversity by giving bees a great place to call home.
As we approach the holidays, Mia wanted to talk about some of her favourite family traditions. We are sharing ours and would love to hear about your traditions. Happy Holidays, everyone! See you again in 2023!
Mia is loved her health class and was really interested in her class discussion around emergencies. She immediately came home and said that she had to share this with her listeners because she knows how important it is. We're hoping this prompts some good conversations in your family as it's really important that all kids know what to do in an emergency situation. Listen up and stay safe!
In our house, we revisited a book this week titled "My Body! What I Say Goes!" by Jayneen Sanders and inside, the author introduces the concept of a safety network. Mia has had a visual safety network since she was 3 years old and is a huge advocate of every child having one. In this episode, we talk about what a safety network is, good people to have in your network and how to make a visual drawing to help you remember there are trusted adults available for you.
Mia explores her competitive edge as she analyses her swim carnival. We talk about the importance of having fun, the great feelings that come along with getting a first, second or third place ribbon and how to set goals.
Mia is preparing to step up around the house when her Mum goes overseas for a few weeks. She already does a lot to support the family routine but in this episode, she explores ways she can help even more!
Mia Girl is preparing for her first standardised test in term 1 of year 3 so we decided to introduce timed tests to her holiday homework schedule for practice and oh my goodness, it added quite the layer of pressure! On today's episode, we speak with our good friend, Hannah, who is about to complete her final testing in year 12 to graduate high school and we get tips and tricks from her on the complexities around timed testing. Does it ever get easier? Listen to find out!
There are so many tech-savvy kids these days! Mia just got her first laptop for school and was promptly instructed to build a presentation as part of a group. She goes through the steps she follows to build and deliver a solid presentation and touches on the value of working on a team. This is a great listen for any person of any age who needs to design and deliver presentations.
Mia goes deep this week as she talks about her personal journey to teach herself that her opinion of herself and how she looks matters more than what anyone else might think. This "internal validation" is a skill every young child should build and it is one that adults need to work on sometimes, too!
Mia had a brilliant time celebrating Book Week at school and she was keen to share all the activities they did with her listeners :) Listen up and start dreaming with your favourite book!
In our first ever remote interview podcast, Mia chats with her cousin, Calvin, where they talk about his newest talent - playing the piano. They talk about the importance of practice, his latest concert and about Calvin's plans for future instruments. Definitely a great listen if you're keen to get started with a great and very versatile instrument!
We had so many growth moments this weekend at our rock climbing experience and we want to share them with you! Highlight of the climb was when Mia braved a wall intended for adults - she attempted, assessed and reassessed but importantly, she got herself to the top and I couldn't be more proud. A great listen to be reminded of some key messages from previous podcasts with our wise 7 year old, Mia!
So much to do and so little time! You'd think a 7 year old would have more free time but with all of Mia's after school activities, she was finding it hard to get through her homework. While cutting back on activities is always an option, Mia wasn't keen on that so we employed a few strategies to help her manage her time a bit better and she's seen great success. Mia wanted to share her tools with you all in case they might help you too!
Fresh off a 3 week holiday to the beach were we got to be reunited with our family after more than 5 years apart, Mia wants to share all the feelings and events of her trip! Bottom line - if you have the opportunity to see your family, take it!
I bet you all guessed this was going to be the topic after our mention of going to an amusement park last week... Mia had a ball and wanted to relive the experience so this week, we will walk you through the "Amazement Park" (as she calls it). It was great to witness her confidence build as she tested each ride and formed an opinion of her level of comfort with risk taking.
Mia wanted to flip the podcast this week and interview her Mum on what it's like to be a mum. After playing so many games of Mums & Dads with her brother and her friends, Mia is convinced that being a Mum is the best job in the world. Listen to hear her deep questions and we unpack what it's like to be a mum.
Great topic this week submitted by Mia's friend, Frankie. Mia walks us through her thought process and preparation so she can find her voice when stepping into potentially uncomfortable situations. Mia doesn't like the term "shy" and she delivers her opinion in such a way that we can all learn from her wisdom.
Our very dear friend, Nadine, is visiting from England so we couldn't pass up the opportunity to interview her on the podcast to learn a bit about her homeland. Join Mia as she asks Nadine the hard hitting questions and it will come as no surprise that Mia is now looking at flights...
Mia is realllllllly into Harry Potter right now and she wants to chat to you about it. If you're new to Harry Potter, a lover of Fantastic Beasts or if you also share a life long obsession with all things magical, this episode is for you!
Mia is feeling so lucky that her Grandma has been able to fly to Sydney to visit her after nearly 3 years of being separated because of The Big C (Covid!!). Mia interviews her Grandma on this episode and finds out what it's like to be a Grandma and if it's really as fun as it seems :)
Knowing when to say sorry and finding the right words can be tough. Mia walks us through her thought process when she knows she needs to say sorry and ask for forgiveness. She also talks about her role in our family to teach her little brother this skill as well. Saying sorry doesn't have to be painful - we hope you get a few pearls of advice out of this episode.
Life is full of wins and loses. It's really important to know how to win gracefully but also to lose gracefully. Mia she's her mindset when it comes to winning and how she finds her choice of language in these situations to be critical. At the end of the day, she just wants to have fun!
Both Mia and Mason have been on the confidence roller coaster this week with Mia moving up a level in jiu jitsu and Mason having his first class. Listen as Mia describes how she stayed calm and coped with the challenge of change.
Science is a big part of our household life - we are learning about the periodic table and we try to be curious about our world and environment. As a result, we love doing experiments at home to learn how things work or why things happen so Mia wanted to share 3 of her favourite experiments with you! All 3 are easy to do and we are fairly certain you'll have the equipment / ingredients at home or that you can easily purchase them.
Please note that we recommend trying all 3 with your parents and not alone. Each experiment has something, i.e. hair spray, food colouring or vinegar, involved so it's best to do these experiments with adult supervision.
Write in to us at glitterhour.com and tell us how you went and also, share any good experiments with us! We're always game to try a new one :)
Mia frequently hosts her friends for play dates and sleepovers. Before her friends arrive, we always have a quick reminder chat about what it means to be a host. Mia thought it would be a good topic to cover with her listeners since play dates and sleepovers are so common among her peers. We hope this episode helps you mentally prepare for playing the role of the Host!
Since we haven't been on a plane for years, we decided to catch up today with our close family friends who have just returned from a European adventure! Listen as 5 year old legend, Ophelia, and her rockstar mum, Kate, describe their travels through Spain, Italy & Finland (where they met the REAL Santa and went sled riding with huskies!). For anyone with travel fever, this episode will whisk you across the oceans and into a winter wonderland sprinkled with a bit of sunny Spain!
We are just over 2 weeks into a new school year and Mia discusses the details with her friend, Remy. They cover what makes them excited and what makes them nervous while giving out some serious advice for any other Year 2 student who might be feeling the jitters about the hard subjects (hint: Math is important!). These two will have you laughing you way through the start of the year!
Holidays feel like they were so long ago...Mia recaps the three holiday destinations we chose and what we liked about them. Check out www.in2thewild.co to see what's out there! If camping in a tent isn't your thing (it's certainly not mine - I'm terrified of spiders!) then this could be for you. Listen and get in to the wild with Mia!
It's school holidays for Mia and she been really busy. One experience she loved was a visit to a city farm just outside Sydney. Listen as she fends off the goats, milks a cow and rounds up the sheep. By the end, you'll be ready to get out of your house and onto the tractor!
Mia is joined today by a fellow Year 1 student, Lucy F. The girls recount the good, the bad and the ugly from Year 1. Lots was learned and absorbed into their brains. What we hear loud and clear is that they had one of the best teachers on this planet and the girls feel very blessed. Listen to find out....are they ready for Year 2?
Manners are important at any age and it is critical to develop manners at an early age so it becomes second nature. Mia talks through a wedding she attended recently and we talk about the importance of manners, whether at a big event or in every day life.
We've been having lots of climate change chats in our household with COP26 starting this weekend. Mia was keen to bring good ideas to her listeners to help make small and meaningful changes in our efforts to combat climate change. We'd love to hear from you on glitterhour.com if you have any more suggestions on what we can do to make tomorrow's world better than today!
I hear it constantly - imaginary play is so important for our little ones and a vital skill for their development but as someone who is terrible at it myself, I've called in the experts to help me! Today, I interview Mia and Jemima, two brilliant girls with the wildest imaginations. Listen for tips to expand your mind and to bring awareness to how you can support others to develop this critical skill.
Mia is desperate for a puppy and I'm not sold on the idea just yet so we brought in the experts! Meet Sadie & Immy - two gorgeous girls with a lot of experience in relation to puppies an dogs. We chat about their puppy journey and the challenges they've encountered along the way. This is a must listen if you're thinking about adding a fur baby to your family!
After 4 months away from the classroom, kids in New South Wales are finally returning to the classroom. Mia is a mix of emotions about being back in school and her soon-to-be very busy schedule of after school activities. Listen as she talks us through her feelings and how she plans to handle it all.
Mia Girl has a lot of change happening in her life right now. Both her best friend and her cousin are moving to other countries. Listen as she talks through her emotions and processes the news, moves through her feelings and comes out brighter on the other side.
Mia is back on the mic for another week of podcasting. Having just had the most amazing birthday, she is now deep in writing her thank you notes. Mia will walk you through her process for staying organised, offer tips for her favourite template card and she talks about the amazing feeling of showing gratitude. Sharpen your pencils!!
Mia's iPad is critical to her success in the virtual classroom during this lockdown but the messages and calls from friends can be distracting. Mia decided to do a pros and cons list to determine if devices were good and she's got a strong case to keep her iPad within reach! Mia offers some good tips to balance out learning and friend time. Join her this week as we set some new boundaries and attempt to keep her focused during school hours.
Something changed for Mia over July school holidays - she started reading chapter books all by herself and she reckons it has changed her world. While it feels like it happened over night, Mia explains how she pieces sentences together to read and she loves how the stories "take her away"... tune in and get lost in a good book with Mia!
We are in (what feels like) an endless lockdown in Sydney and Mia was feeling very lonely this week. We talked a lot about our feelings and how it's okay to be feeling a little blue. We hope this episode reaches everyone who is going through a tough time with this lockdown. We're here for you - you are not alone!
We've got serious Olympic fever over here! We have been glued to the TV watching these amazing athletes do their thing! Listen as Mia recaps on the week just past and the sporting events that sparked her fancy.
Do you have a tough decision to make? Mia learned all about pros and cons this week in school so she decided to apply it to a question she has been getting every day since the Sydney COVID lockdown began. Listen up and learn how to systemize your decision making.
You knew we had to do an episode on lockdown... Sydney is in strict lockdown right now and Mia can't even have a single friend over to our house. Listen as she fills you in on how she is surviving home schooling, being bored and staying happy. We hope these ideas help you get through this, too!
We are back from winter school holidays and wanted to do a deep dive on ideas to implement Occupational Therapy into everyone's lives. If you've got a little brother or sister who is starting school soon (or maybe you are!) follow some of our ideas to build up strength in little hands so everyone can hold a pencil properly and be ready to hit the books when the bell rings!
A special thank you to those who wrote in to show support for our last episode on celebrating differences in everyone. We all know it takes a village to raise a child and we're so pleased that you all are in our village!
Mia covers a deep topic today as she discusses the importance of recognising and celebrating differences in others. Mia has a lot of experience with this and her little brother, Mason, is her greatest teacher. Take home message - treat everyone with love and respect because that it how you want to be treated.
Back by popular demand - Ted & Ginty join Mia today to talk about their favourite sport. Skateboarding! They walk us through their journey from scooters to the skateparks. If anyone is feeling brave enough to make the jump from scooter to board, this is a must listen episode!
Mia went on an exciting Whale Watching trip and brought back some interesting facts to share with you! Tune in to hear about her experience and the good news about the Southern Hemisphere Humpback Whale population.
Mia delves into the details of her weekly Art Class. She tells us about the structure of class, what she's learned and how to bring the joy of art into your home. Be sure to complete her Artist Challenge and submit your artwork to ww.glitterhour.com - we can't wait to see your creativity!
Mia deep dives into her weekly session at TinkerTank where she is doing some serious hands-on learning for robotics, 3D printing, animation and coding. Mia explains each area of her education in detail and you'll be desperate to make your own animated movie or to 3D print a flip phone after listening to her passion for tinkering!
Mia hit a milestone! She's recorded 50 episodes of Glitter Hour. Thank you to all her listeners who have supported her, sent in content suggestions and sent her emails of praise! It has been quite an experience for young Mia. We talk today about her podcast, what she loves about it and what she's learned. Definitely tune in!
We all know it's important to stay fit but what does that really mean? Mia interviews her god-cousin Hannah, who is a rockstar soccer player. Hannah talks about what soccer does for her, physically and socially, and she covers the importance of nutrition and a good night's sleep. Tune in and get motivated to get fit and stay fit!
It's no secret that Mia loves the microphone but she always loves to get another perspective. On this episode, Mia's God-Cousin, Sarah, speaks about her experience with public speaking and how she calms her nerves before a big presentation. A must listen for any kid who is prepping for that speaking event at school!
Mia welcomes a new guest, Jemima, to the show. Jemima just moved to Australia from Hong Kong and she unpacks the differences between the two countries when it comes to school, food and where to play. It's always good to understand and learn about the cultures of others. We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we did!
Mia welcomes Francesca back onto the podcast to talk about flying preparations, activities to do on the plane and the girls chitter chatter about where they've been and where they're going next. With more flights resuming, this is a must listen so you're ready for your next flight!
This is just the tip of the iceberg but we're going to start talking about what you can do if you see someone being hurt or bullied. It takes a lot of courage to SAY SOMETHING! Mia chats about some situations she's found herself in and what strategies she uses to get to higher ground.
Mia has been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 7 months now and she's hooked. Her BJJ bestie, Mikaela (who happens to be an incredibly talented yellow belt!), joins her today and the girls talk about their experiences and their love of the sport. If you're considering martial arts - listen to this podcast and we guarantee you'll want to join!
Mia watched the movie Inside Out and wants to chat emotions and why you need a mix of all of them to stay balanced.
We've been talking a lot about having a Growth Mindset lately because Mia has been trying some new things and they turned out to be more difficult than she anticipated. By switching from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, Mia has learned to embrace the challenge and to enjoy the journey. We hope this episode helps you grow too!
Mia is chatting about pollution this week and giving you ideas on how to reduce our reliance on fuel, water and electricity. She offers some alternatives to driving and some easy solutions to make small changes in your home. Everyone can help and be a superhero!
Mia has been enjoying many forms of art and would like to share some ideas with you in the hopes that you are considering art as a hobby. Join Mia as she offers ideas on new forms of art and maybe you can experience the calming effect of Art Therapy, too!
With Valentine's Day upon us, Mia has decided to talk about some ways that she likes to show love. Sometimes she uses words but other times she gives gifts or helps others. Listen and be inspired to share more love with the world!
As the girls grow up, they are getting more and more independent. Mia and Ginty chat about the things they can now do without any help and they talk about how they got to this level of independence. As a special treat, we welcome a special, skateboard riding guest to kick off the show today!
Happy 2021! As a new school year begins for Australian students, Mia welcomes Ginty on the show to discuss the importance of maintaining friendships. Some kids might be changing schools or perhaps one of their best friends is moving to a new school. Listen as the girls give tips on how to maintain friendships and why it's important to keep those bonds.
With so many exciting things on the calendar - holidays, summer break, end of 2020... it's been hard to be patient while Mia waits for these things to happen. She's been learning about waiting and preparing in school so she wanted to finish out the 2020 podcast schedule with this topic.
We'll be taking a break from podcasting over the summer holidays as we have a lot planned and won't always be home on the weekends. We'll be back in your podcast feed in February when Mia is in Year One!!
Have a lovely holiday celebrating with your family and cheers to a healthy, COVID-free 2021!
It's the giving season and Mia wants to chat about the joy of giving gifts, proper etiquette for receiving gifts and some tips on how to give meaningful gifts that don't break the piggy bank.
This week's episode was an emotional one for Mia as she had to build the courage to talk to you all about a mistake she made last week. She had to own her words, save an important friendship and she learned some valuable life lessons along the way.
In a year where COVID-19 is the #1 news story every day, we are finding our family traditions are shifting and changing. Listen as Mia reflects on some of the changes we've made and how she's staying positive.
Mia just returned from a camping trip today and wants to tell you all about it. What should you pack? What food is easy to cook? How do you fall asleep in a new place? Get your pen and paper out and start planning your next camping trip!
Mia's little brother, Mason, is testing our patience! Listen as Mia gives advice on what she does to deal with her brother's epic tantrums and how she keeps us all calm.
Mia invites her friend Frankie on to the show to talk about her plans as she prepares to move to a new house. This is a "must listen" for any kid who is moving house, starting at a new school and feeling all the emotions that come along with that.
Join Mia as she recounts the events that lead to us creating Glitter Hour. We go through some key steps you need to consider if you're thinking of starting one too. If you do start a podcast, please write to us and tell us all about it!
Mia welcomes Cheski back on the show so the girls can discuss snacks they like to make and how they are working toward independence in the kitchen. Get ready for some delicious and easy-to-prepare snacks for all the 6-year-olds out there!
By watching her father practice on his bass guitar day after day, Mia has developed a deep love of music. Listen as she shares her journey to her first Ukulele and gives tips on how to remember to practice, practice, practice!
Mia talks about how she earns money by contributing to our household and then we go into the details of what she does with that money using her Spend, Save and Share jars.
Mia welcomes gardening expert Darcy back onto the show to help educate us on how to start a garden. The girls cover the basic needs of plants, the best veggies to grow and how a garden can help the environment. Listen all the way to the end for a cameo appearance by Darcy's little sister, Lola!
Mia has a new resource to share with you to help you master a second language. She also talks through "coding" as a language and gives some insight into what she's doing in school to learn this important skill.
Mia is anxiously awaiting the time when COVID-19 is a distant memory and her Grandma can fly to Sydney to visit her again. In preparation, Mia's compiled a list of her favourite "must see" spots in Sydney. We hope you'll connect with us on glitterhour.com to share your favourite spots in Sydney or in your hometown, too!
Mia has been trying a lot of new things lately and we started to notice a pattern - nervous at first but when she sticks with it, she loves it! We hope this episode encourages you to try something new.
Mia absolutely loves going to the dentist and she wants to tell you why. Tune in to find out about Mia's latest dentist appointment, what happens in a typical appointment, and most importantly, that going to the dentist does not mean pain!
Mia invites a new guest, Ava, onto the podcast to discuss the importance of learning to read. It all starts with the alphabet! If you're getting ready to start kindy next year, you don't want to miss this episode.
Mia has been talking a lot about gratitude lately and she wanted to share some ways that she works on being present and grateful each day.
Mia welcomes Matilda back to talk about what it's like to be a sibling. Mia is a big sister and Matilda is a little sister - each role comes with challenges! Listen as the girls chat about their experiences and give advice to other kids who are siblings too.
Mia welcomes Francesca back to the podcast as the girls talk about the importance of swimming lessons and they talk about their experiences when they first started lessons. Listen as the girls give their recommendations on floaties and chat all things pool and ocean swimming.
What do you do if you lose your parent in the shops or at a fair? Listen as Mia and Coco provide insight and some great suggestions on how to stay calm and find your parent if you get separated while out and about.
Kick start your meditation practice with Mia and learn 5 different breathing techniques to help you stay calm in moments of stress or frustration.
Join Mia and her friend Matilda as they chat about making new friends in Kindergarten, how to be inclusive and listen as they give some great tips on games to play whether playing alone or in a group of friends.
Be inspired to learn a second language as Mia and her guest, Charlotte, discuss the long-term benefits and give a few tips on how to get started.
Coronavirus restrictions are lifting and the birthday invitations are starting to roll in! Mia chats how parties have changed since coronavirus and she runs through her "must-have" elements to make the perfect party.
Darcy is Mia's guest on today's podcast and the two are talking first sleepovers as it is actually Darcy's first sleepover at our house! It can be hard sleeping in a new bed and in a new place BUT there are so many fun reasons to have a sleepover - listen as the girls discuss!
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Mia loves to stay active and wants her fellow kids to stay healthy and fit, too! Listen as she gives tips on how to get your heart pumping.
Mia is joined by her lovely friend, Francesca, as they talk tips and tricks to getting off your training wheels. A must-listen for any kid who is ready to get on 2 wheels!
Nightmares can be scary for anyone. Mia gives some tips on how to tackle your nighttime fears and who you can talk to for help.
Mia celebrates Mother Earth and explains some specifics about the different coloured bins in New South Wales (and Victoria!).
As we learn to practice social distancing, staying connected is more important than ever. Listen as Mia talks about what she's doing to stay connected to her friends.
Mia talks about the importance of plants and veggies, encourages everyone to try to grow something and she covers the role that bees play in pollination.
What is this new virus and what does it mean to us? Mia covers this topic as we are bombarded by the media with all things COVID-19.
Everywhere you look, you see rubbish on the streets. It makes Mia sad because we only have 1 earth. She has an idea to offer on how we can all clean up Mother Earth.
Mia loves healthy food because it helps her brain grow. Find out what she eats every day and she might give you some lunchbox ideas.
She's 5 years old and has big plans to change the world. Introducing Mia! She wants to help other kids her age with common challenges they face (think: nightmares and 1st sleepovers) and is using this podcast as a megaphone to the world.