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.
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5 Ways to Build Calm Into Your Family’s Day Using Colouring
(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
Authentic Motherhood & Nervous System Care with Coach Natalie Olson
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.
Finding Joy After Trauma or Hard Seasons: Why It’s Safe to Feel Again
Joy doesn’t always roar back—it often tiptoes in softly after trauma, burnout, or grief. In this Shine Om Podcast episode, Rachel explores how emotional honesty, nervous system healing, and simple micro-moments can help mothers reconnect with joy after hard seasons.
Unlocking Calm: Yoga Poses for Kids and the Magic of Calming Jars
Experience serenity with Shine Om's fusion of kids yoga and Calming Jars. Watch stress dissolve as glitter settles, introducing mindfulness. Join our classes at Shine Om Kids Yoga for a magical journey where your child discovers balance, joy, and the soothing power of Calming Jars and yoga poses.