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(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.
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.
Motherhood is full of love, but it’s also full of triggers that can bring out parts of us we didn’t expect. In this episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent – The Shine Om Podcast, I sit down with mama of three and coach Natalie Olson, who opens up about the reality of “not always loving motherhood” and how that honesty can actually be healing. ✨ You’ll hear about rage, shame, repair, and how to meet it all with compassion. Learn more about my chat with Nat Olson here.
What if the magic of parenting isn’t in the milestones, but in the mundane? This post explores how romanticising everyday routines like packing lunchboxes and bath time can create powerful moments of presence, joy, and connection. A beautiful reframe for modern mothers.