What To Do When Your Toddler "Hates You"
Have you ever looked at a toddler and thought…why on Earth are you doing that?!Well, you’re not alone. In this bonus episode, we hear from Matty J and Fiona Falkiner to find out what it is their toddler is doing that they just don’t seem to understand. From post-daycare meltdowns to parental prefe…
From Media To Friends, How To Manage Your Child's External Influences
There's a big wide world out there, and everyday is an opportunity for our kids to learn and grow... but what happens when external influences come into the mix. From pre-school friends, to TV ads and family members, our kids manage a lot of external influences every single day. So this episode…
There’s A Developmental Reason Little Kids Lie
Did you know kids start lying as young as three years old. Sometimes when our little ones tell tall tales it’s cute… but when does it err into the side of being a problem? This episode we dive into the real reason why little kids lie, what it means and how we can encourage the truth. GET IN TOU…
How To Get Your Kids To Listen (Yes, Listen)
Do you ever find yourself talking to your kids, but it seems like they're in their own little world? Why is it so hard to get your child to actually listen? It turns out one of the biggest reasons we're getting tuned out is our approach as parents... go figure! So this episode parenting expert G…
Different Ways To Help Your Kids Find Their Confidence
As parents, our goal is to help our pre-schoolers become the best versions of themselves… but how can we nurture their confidence so they're not afraid to pursue big adventures and challenges? This episode, parenting expert Gen Muir shares with host Leigh Campbell all the ways to build confidence …
Is Your Child A Rooster Or A Lamb?
There's nothing better than when you can hear all your children getting along, but let's be honest how often does that actually happen? This episode parenting expert Gen Muir takes host Leigh Campbell through all the ways to help ease sibling rivalry and tension in the home, and shares her tips an…
Get In The Hole: How To Get Your Tiny Humans Through Big Feelings
Have you ever wondered why such little humans have such big feelings? Peel a banana wrong, press the lift button or refuse to buy another unicorn toy and boom... a tantrum errupts. You’re probably wondering is there a way to help your little one with their big feelings? Simple answer: yes! This…
How To Help Your Child Make Good Friends
Do you remember meeting your first ever friend? For so many of us it’s a cousin or sibling, or even the next door neighbour. But with so much learning and growing to do, how do toddlers even make friends? This episode we help you find ways to steer your kids towards good friends, away from not so …
You Only Need To 'Perfectly' Parent 30% Of The Time
Did you know, you only need to get it right with your kids 30% of the time? We're back for season two of How To Build A Human, where host Leigh Campbell speaks with resident parenting expert Gen Muir to help create a operating guide for your child. This episode is all about building resilient p…
Season Two Is Here...
We know when it comes to raising kids there is no instruction manual, so grab a notebook and get ready for How To Build A Human season two! Over the next eight weeks, host Leigh Campbell will be joined by parenting expert Gen Muir to create your guidebook for raising kids, talking about the topics…