Support for families navigating the new sibling transition
What happens when you realise you’ve been productive… but disconnected from your true intention? In this deeply honest and reflective episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, Rach shares her raw quarter one reflection after setting the intention at the beginning of 2026 to become “the most loved and nourished version” of herself. If you’ve drifted away from your intention this year, this episode is your reminder that it’s okay to redirect.
The Family Gratitude Journal was designed to support family wellbeing in real life — not through perfection, but through ten simple minutes a day. In this post, Rachel shares the story behind the journal and why a gentle, repeatable gratitude practice can help shift the emotional climate of your home over time.
Explore the energetic themes of 2026, including the Year of the Fire Horse, astrology, nervous system support and how to move with intention instead of urgency.
(Mindful Routines for Young Kids That Actually Work) If you’re parenting young children, you already know: calm doesn’t just “happen.” It’s the 4 pm unravel.The bedtime resistance.The overstimulation.The sibling tension. And often, it’s not misbehaviour — it’s nervous system overload. In this episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, I share five… Continue reading 5 Ways to Build Calm Into Your Family’s Day Using Colouring
Putting a baby to sleep while your toddler is still home can feel like the ultimate parenting juggle. In this honest and practical episode, Rach shares lived experience and nervous-system-friendly strategies for settling a baby while supporting a bouncy, high-energy toddler. From realistic quiet time ideas to co-regulation tools and structured screen use, this episode reframes bedtime from chaos to connection. If you're navigating two young children and feeling stretched thin, this conversation offers grounding reassurance and practical steps you can adapt to your family.