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by Nina

If you've ever turned the TV off only to be met with tears, shouting, bargaining, or a full-blown meltdown, you're not alone. In fact, it's one of the most common frustrations I hear from parents. One minute your child is happily watching Bluey, building a world in Minecraft or finishing their favourite game. The next, they're crying because screen time is over, and you're left wondering: Why is this such a big deal?

You swore you’d stay calm this time. But then your child hit their sibling again. Or threw the Lego. Or screamed at you while you were already overstimulated, touched out and running on empty. Suddenly you were yelling before you even realised what was happening. And suddenly you were yelling before you even realised it was happening.

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “why don’t my kids listen to me?” - you are absolutely not alone. Most parents aren’t struggling because they’re bad parents. They’re struggling because they’re overwhelmed, exhausted, carrying the mental load of the household, and trying to hold everything together while raising emotionally healthy kids.

Ever feel like you’re reacting before you even realise what’s happening? Your child refuses to put their shoes on. Someone spills something. Your kids start fighting for what feels like the hundredth time that day. And suddenly, you’re yelling… again.

If you’ve been trying to figure out how to handle big emotions as a parent, you’re not alone. You’re not failing. You’re overwhelmed - and no one has shown you how to move through these big feelings. This post will help you understand why this happens - and give you simple, practical ways to handle big emotions without getting stuck in them.

Easy mindfulness for mums can feel impossible when your day is already full of noise, mess, and constant demands. I have some good news for you my friend! Mindfulness does not always equal meditation.

You know that feeling when you walk out of the room after yelling and think, That’s not how I wanted to handle that. Your chest feels tight. Your patience is gone. And the guilt starts creeping in.

Sibling rivalry is one of the most exhausting challenges in family life. And while it can feel like your kids are constantly trying to drive

Which part of your day makes you lose patience the most? .... "dinner, shower, and bedtime." If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone.

Many children, particularly those with generalised anxiety, struggle with situations where they feel out of control or uncertain about what’s going to happen. As a parent, it’s natural to want to comfort and calm them, but when their reaction is extreme—like screaming, resisting, or expressing anger - it can be hard to know what to do.

But if you're new to mindfulness, getting started can feel overwhelming. Where do you begin? How do you make time for it when life already feels so full? Let’s break it down into simple, actionable steps to help you start your mindfulness journey with ease.

Have you ever noticed how, when your child is upset, they don’t actually want a solution right away? They want to be heard. It’s one of those things that seems so obvious when you think about it, yet in the heat of the moment, it’s so easy to forget.

Parent guilt can surface in many forms. It frequently arises from societal expectations to be the 'perfect parent' or the elusiveness of ideal parenting showcased by others. Even those with the best intentions can feel like they are falling short.

By bringing mindfulness into our daily lives, we can establish a harmonious space where everyone feels safe, connected and supported. In this blog post I will share five practical tips and strategies to help you create a peaceful home environment that promotes mindfulness, enhances family relationships, and fosters a sense of well-being for the whole family.

This is my first summer holidays since becoming a Mindful Parenting Coach. Even though I know that the aim of mindful parenting is to be ‘imperfect,’ I sometimes feel the pressure that, because I teach this stuff, I have to be perfect at it all the time.