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Glitter HourGlitter HourShake It OffWe 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. 2024-04-0115 minGlitter HourGlitter HourWoof! We got a puppyWe 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...2024-02-2512 minGlitter HourGlitter HourPlan It!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. 2024-02-1815 minGlitter HourGlitter HourDiving into Water PoloMia 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. 2023-12-1012 minGlitter HourGlitter HourTinkering with AtlasMia 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!2023-12-0314 minGlitter HourGlitter HourInterview with my Professor - Bruno AlvesMia 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 a...2023-10-2222 minGlitter HourGlitter HourR U OK? DayAustralia 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! 2023-09-1711 minGlitter HourGlitter HourCoach MiaMia 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. 2023-08-2710 minGlitter HourGlitter HourDon't Give UpIt'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...2023-08-0613 minGlitter HourGlitter HourSweet DreamsMia 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!2023-06-1807 minGlitter HourGlitter HourControlling You ReactionMia 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. 2023-05-2111 minGlitter HourGlitter HourIs it possible for fast food to be healthy?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?2023-05-0713 minGlitter HourGlitter HourMumma Mia DayLife 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. 2023-02-1908 minGlitter HourGlitter HourFinding Your Reading GenreMia'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 yo...2023-01-2916 minGlitter HourGlitter HourTaking Strategy to New HeightsWe 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!2022-08-1416 minGlitter HourGlitter HourTime ManagementSo 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!2022-07-3111 minGlitter HourGlitter HourThe Amazement ParkI 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. 2022-06-1916 minGlitter HourGlitter HourLet's Play Mums & DadsMia 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. 2022-06-1217 minGlitter HourGlitter HourDon't Call Me Shy!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. 2022-05-2213 minGlitter HourGlitter HourEverything EnglandOur 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...2022-05-1507 minGlitter HourGlitter HourCalling All WitchesMia 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! 2022-05-0711 minGlitter HourGlitter HourMy Travelling GrandmaMia 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 :) 2022-05-0112 minGlitter HourGlitter HourForgive Me!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.2022-04-0310 minGlitter HourGlitter HourYou Win Some, You Lose SomeLife 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!2022-03-2710 minGlitter HourGlitter HourLevel UpBoth 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. 2022-03-1312 minGlitter HourGlitter HourWe Heart ScienceScience 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 s...2022-03-0613 minGlitter HourGlitter HourPlaying HostMia 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!2022-02-2707 minGlitter HourGlitter HourKicking Off Year 2 with RemyWe 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!2022-02-1310 minGlitter HourGlitter HourIn to the WildHolidays 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!2022-02-0612 minGlitter HourGlitter HourVisit to the FarmIt'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!2022-01-2319 minGlitter HourGlitter HourYear 1 in Review with LucyMia 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?2021-12-1214 minGlitter HourGlitter HourMind Your MannersManners 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. 2021-12-0510 minGlitter HourGlitter HourCOP26 and the Climate CrisisWe'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!2021-10-3114 minGlitter HourGlitter HourBringing Imaginary Play to LifeI 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. 2021-10-2411 minGlitter HourGlitter HourGetting a Fur BabyMia 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!2021-10-1712 minGlitter HourGlitter HourBack to SchoolAfter 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. 2021-10-1009 minGlitter HourGlitter HourCoping with ChangeMia 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. 2021-10-0410 minGlitter HourGlitter HourThe Art of Writing Thank You NotesMia 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!!2021-09-1211 minGlitter HourGlitter HourAre Devices Good?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. 2021-08-2213 minGlitter HourGlitter HourDiscovering Chapter BooksSomething 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!2021-08-1508 minGlitter HourGlitter HourFeeling BlueWe 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!2021-08-0808 minGlitter HourGlitter HourWeek 1 of the Tokyo OlympicsWe'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. 2021-08-0112 minGlitter HourGlitter HourPros & ConsDo 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. 2021-07-2415 minGlitter HourGlitter HourSurviving LockdownYou 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!2021-07-1816 minGlitter HourGlitter HourCelebrating DifferencesMia 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. 2021-06-2011 minGlitter HourGlitter HourPoppin' Ollies with Ted & GintyBack 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!2021-06-1307 minGlitter HourGlitter HourBraving the High SeasMia 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. 2021-06-0613 minGlitter HourGlitter HourAbrakadoodle Art ClassMia 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!2021-05-3014 minGlitter HourGlitter HourTinkering with MiaMia 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!2021-05-2316 minGlitter HourGlitter HourLooking back on the first 50 EpisodesMia 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!2021-05-1605 minGlitter HourGlitter HourStaying Fit with HannahWe 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!2021-05-0905 minGlitter HourGlitter HourPreparing for Public SpeakingIt'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!2021-05-0205 minGlitter HourGlitter HourPostcards from Hong KongMia 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!2021-04-2507 minGlitter HourGlitter HourPreparing to FlyMia 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!2021-04-1812 minGlitter HourGlitter HourSay SomethingThis 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. 2021-03-2808 minGlitter HourGlitter HourUnderstanding BJJ with Mikaela & MiaMia 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! 2021-03-2111 minGlitter HourGlitter HourUnderstanding EmotionsMia watched the movie Inside Out and wants to chat emotions and why you need a mix of all of them to stay balanced. 2021-03-1411 minGlitter HourGlitter HourGrowth MindsetWe'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!2021-03-0712 minGlitter HourGlitter HourSaving the PlanetMia 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!2021-02-2806 minGlitter HourGlitter HourArt TherapyMia 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!2021-02-2110 minGlitter HourGlitter HourWays to Show LoveWith 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!2021-02-1408 minGlitter HourGlitter HourBeing IndependentAs 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!2021-02-0709 minGlitter HourGlitter HourMaintaining FriendshipsHappy 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. 2021-01-3109 minGlitter HourGlitter HourWaiting PatientlyWith 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 yo...2020-12-1310 minGlitter HourGlitter HourGiving and Receiving GiftsIt'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. 2020-12-0608 minGlitter HourGlitter HourOwning Your WordsThis 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. 2020-11-2908 minGlitter HourGlitter HourFamily Traditions are ChangingIn 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. 2020-11-2206 minGlitter HourGlitter HourCampingMia 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!2020-11-1508 minGlitter HourGlitter HourBeing Patient with Younger SiblingsMia'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. 2020-11-0809 minGlitter HourGlitter HourMoving to a New HouseMia 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. 2020-11-0107 minGlitter HourGlitter HourStarting a PodcastJoin 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!2020-10-2511 minGlitter HourGlitter HourIndependence in the KitchenMia 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!2020-10-1808 minGlitter HourGlitter HourLearning an InstrumentBy 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!2020-10-1110 minGlitter HourGlitter HourSpend, Save & ShareMia 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. 2020-09-2708 minGlitter HourGlitter HourHow to Start a GardenMia 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!2020-09-2006 minGlitter HourGlitter HourMore on Second LanguagesMia 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. 2020-09-1307 minGlitter HourGlitter HourMust See Sights in SydneyMia 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!2020-09-0612 minGlitter HourGlitter HourTrying New ThingsMia 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.2020-08-3011 minGlitter HourGlitter HourGoing to the DentistMia 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!2020-08-2307 minGlitter HourGlitter HourLearning to ReadMia 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.2020-08-1606 minGlitter HourGlitter HourShowing GratitudeMia 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. 2020-08-0906 minGlitter HourGlitter HourSiblingsMia 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. 2020-08-0209 minGlitter HourGlitter HourSwimming LessonsMia 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. 2020-07-2609 minGlitter HourGlitter HourLost ParentWhat 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. 2020-07-1906 minGlitter HourGlitter HourMeditationKick start your meditation practice with Mia and learn 5 different breathing techniques to help you stay calm in moments of stress or frustration. 2020-07-1409 minGlitter HourGlitter HourNavigating Friend CirclesJoin 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. 2020-07-0507 minGlitter HourGlitter HourLearning a Second LanguageBe 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. 2020-06-2806 minGlitter HourGlitter HourBirthday PartiesCoronavirus 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.2020-06-2105 minGlitter HourGlitter Hour1st SleepoversDarcy 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!Head over to glitterhour.com to suggest a topic for Mia to cover on a future podcast. 2020-06-2005 minGlitter HourGlitter HourGet off those training wheels!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!2020-06-1806 minGlitter HourGlitter HourStaying ActiveMia 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. 2020-06-1807 minGlitter HourGlitter HourEarth Day 2020Mia celebrates Mother Earth and explains some specifics about the different coloured bins in New South Wales (and Victoria!). 2020-06-1707 minGlitter HourGlitter HourNightmaresNightmares can be scary for anyone. Mia gives some tips on how to tackle your nighttime fears and who you can talk to for help. 2020-06-1705 minGlitter HourGlitter HourStaying ConnectedAs 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. 2020-06-1603 minGlitter HourGlitter HourHandwashingMia walks you through the importance of handwashing and how to do it properly. 2020-06-1604 minGlitter HourGlitter HourCoronavirusWhat 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. 2020-06-1505 minGlitter HourGlitter HourPlants & VeggiesMia 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. 2020-06-1506 minGlitter HourGlitter HourGlitter Hour - IntroShe'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.2020-06-1303 minGlitter HourGlitter HourRubbish everywhere!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. 2020-06-1303 minGlitter HourGlitter HourHealthy NutritionMia loves healthy food because it helps her brain grow. Find out what she eats every day and she might give you some lunchbox ideas. 2020-06-1303 min