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Category: New Sibling Transition

Content for parents navigating the transition to a new baby with an older child at home — the core Shine Om content pillar.

Mum and daughter sharing a warm moment with flowers, healing the guilt of feeling like she's failing her firstborn and finding gratitude in survival mode — find support for the new sibling transition at www.shineom.com.au
New Sibling Transition, Podcast Companion

Finding Gratitude in Survival Mode: A 10-Minute Practice for Hard Seasons

October 30, 2026July 28, 2026 Rach Whytcross

Gratitude can feel impossible when you're in survival mode with a toddler and a newborn. Here's a realistic 10-minute practice that actually fits this season.

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Mum overwhelmed with her hands over her face while her child reacts in the background, feeling like she is failing her firsborn since the baby arrived yet finding gratitude in survival mode — find support for the new sibling transition at www.shineom.com.au
Mum Guilt & Identity, New Sibling Transition

I Feel Like I’m Failing My Firstborn Since the Baby Arrived

October 23, 2026July 28, 2026 Rach Whytcross

The guilt of feeling like you're failing your firstborn is common and painful. Here's a gentler way to think about repair instead of perfection.

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Big, uncomfortable feelings and resentment don't make you a bad mother. Why giving yourself permission to feel resentful as a mum is the healthier path. Find support during the sibling transition at www.shineom.com.au
Mum Guilt & Identity, New Sibling Transition, Podcast Companion

You’re Allowed to Feel Resentful, Touched Out and Still Be a Good Mum

October 16, 2026July 28, 2026 Rach Whytcross

Big, uncomfortable feelings don't make you a bad mother. Here's why giving yourself permission to feel touched out or resentful is actually the healthier path.

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Mum of two Feeling like you can't stand one more touch? Touched out is a real nervous system response, not a failure to love. Find support fopr your nervous system during the sibling transition at www.shineom.com.au
Nervous System Regulation, New Sibling Transition

Why Do I Feel So Touched Out as a Mum of Two?

October 9, 2026July 28, 2026 Rach Whytcross

Feeling like you can't stand one more person touching you? Touched out is a real nervous system response, not a failure to love your family enough.

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Exhausted and touched out, but still trying to stay calm? Visit www.shineom.com.au to find out What regulation actually looks like in this depleted season of havinbg a baby and a toddler.
Nervous System Regulation, New Sibling Transition, Podcast Companion

Running on No Sleep and Two Kids: How to Balance Nervous System Regulation

October 2, 2026July 28, 2026 Rach Whytcross

Exhausted and touched out, but still trying to stay calm for your kids? Here's what nervous system regulation actually looks like in the depleted new-sibling season.

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