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.
Category: Breathe, Laugh, Parent- The Shine Om Podcast
Navigating the Energies of 2026 with Intention, Presence and Coherence
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.
How Do I Get My Baby to Sleep When My Toddler Is Home?
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.
Setting Intentions for the Year Ahead as a Mother
A gentle guide to setting intentions for the new year as a mother—focused on healing, nervous system support, and becoming the most nourished version of yourself.
Calming Toddler Bedtime Emotions When a New Sibling Arrives
Bedtime can become chaotic when a new sibling arrives. In this blog, we explore why toddlers unravel at night and how to bring connection, calm emotions with connection-based tools, co-regulation strategies, and gentle, nervous-system-supportive routines. In this episode, we explore gentle scripts, practical tools, and nervous-system-aware parenting support.