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. 

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CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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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 Gen Muir shares with host Leigh Campbell some helpful tips and techniques to encourage better communication and listening in our kids.

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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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 in your child... and it all starts with preparation. 

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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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 and tricks on how to bring the magic back into your home. 

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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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 episode host Leigh Campbell chats with parenting expert Gen Muir to get all the tips and tricks to navigate your toddler through the emotional roller coaster that is being a preschooler.

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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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 nice ones, and find ways to help them be a good little friend themselves. 

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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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 pre-schoolers, building healthy boundaries and learning how to deeply connect with your little one to make quality time that much more special.  

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Assistant Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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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 topics you want to hear.

Season two drops this Friday. 

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell

Expert: Gen Muir

Producer: Liz Keen

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 founder of Connected Parenting. And today, I really want to pick her brains all about why connection is so important for everything we teach our kids…. 

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell 

Expert: Gen Muir 

Producer: Liz Keen

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Leah Porges

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

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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 of the financial media platform, SugarMamma.TV, author and mum of three Canna Campbell to discuss how to raise independent kids, and no, it's not as tricky as it sounds. 

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Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell 

Expert: Gen Muir 

Guest: Canna Campbell

Producer: Liz Keen

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au 

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.