Glitter Hour

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 wo...

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!