How To Build A Universe

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 environment all around you, to feel like you're really there - as you journey with the other dinosaurs to the "Dino Dance Off" for a big release...

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 The Cloud Village to get home in time for dinner. But only if they can get past Moon Mischief.

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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 rainforest as they learn about sharing and working as a team to rescue the Magical Banana Bonanza Tree, which grows bananas of all colours and fl...

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 Anglerfish and Cora the Clam for the the "Sea Symphony" Parade! 

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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 mission to find the magical Sparkleberry Tree.

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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.

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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 preferences, toddlers have a unique way of expressing themselves that can sometimes be challenging to comprehend.

So this episode, parenting ...

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, parenting expert Gen Muir shares with us some ways to keep your little one safe from negative influences and encourage them towards more...

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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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 kid...

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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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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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 emot...

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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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 spec...

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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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 tea...

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,...

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?

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Host: Leigh Campbell 

Expert: Gen Muir 

Guest: Nazeem Hussain

Producer: Liz Keen

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