Blogs by Nina

Tess’s story reminds us that calm boundaries do work - even when kids push hard. This isn’t a polished expert take - it’s one mum showing up with love, courage, and the skills she’s learned along the way. It’s a raw and real example of parenting under pressure - and a beautiful reminder that connection often comes after a boundary is held kindly but firmly.

School holidays can bring pressure to entertain, perform, and keep everything tidy. This conversation offers a softer, more sustainable path: embracing creativity over perfection, focusing on the process rather than the product, and setting up craft in a way that feels realistic and contained for the whole family.

As the school holidays approach, many parents find themselves stretched thin - trying to be a present, patient parent and keep up with work or business demands. This episode is your gentle reminder that balance doesn’t mean doing everything at once.   This conversation shines a light on those unseen struggles and offers hope through mindfulness - not as another task to master, but as a way of being kinder to yourself. It’s a reminder that your worth isn’t measured by prod

The invisible weights of motherhood can be exhausting - especially when they include emotional labour, sensory overload, and the pressure to “get it right.” Too often, parents carry this weight in silence, believing exhaustion is just part of the job.   This conversation shines a light on those unseen struggles and offers hope through mindfulness - not as another task to master, but as a way of being kinder to yourself. It’s a reminder that your worth isn’t measured by prod

The hours after school can make or break the whole day. When we enter them stressed or reactive, kids pick up on it - and tensions rise. But with mindful pauses, compassionate communication, and some flexible routines, the afternoon transition can become a chance to reconnect instead of clash. This episode offers a realistic, heart-centred look at what families really need between pickup and dinner - and how small shifts can create big calm.

We hear a lot about how to parent better, but not enough about why it’s so hard in the first place. This episode speaks directly to that truth. If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just get it together?” - this conversation will help you understand that you’re not the problem. The parenting juggle is real, and you deserve support, not self-blame.

Even the most mindful parents feel unsure sometimes. When your child gets in trouble, it can trigger shame, guilt, or panic. But these moments are powerful opportunities to lean into your values, model accountability, and strengthen your relationship with your child. This episode shows you how.

Parenting is hard, especially when you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and like nothing you try is working.   Emily’s story is proof that you don’t have to do it perfectly - you just need small, consistent shifts.   This episode is a reminder that change is possible, even when life feels chaotic.   If you’ve been wondering if mindful parenting is worth it, Emily’s journey will give you hope, encouragement, and practical ideas you can try today.

Parenting a child with ADHD can feel relentless - like no matter what you try, it’s never enough.   But understanding your own emotional patterns is the key to breaking out of reactive cycles and creating a calmer home.   This episode offers hope, understanding, and practical strategies for any parent feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to support their child.

And today? We’re talking about mornings. Because let’s be honest - mornings with kids can feel like a marathon before the day has even started. The rushing, the resistance, the last-minute water bottle hunt… oh my god it’s exhausting! But what if we could approach mornings differently? What if we could bring in more calm, connection, and cooperation - without having to nag, bribe, or lose our patience?

Because pausing isn’t just about stopping ourselves from yelling—it’s about shifting our entire perspective on parenting. And to do that, we’re going to explore three key mindfulness concepts....

Ever found yourself yelling even though you promised you wouldn’t? You’re not alone - and this episode might just be the shift you need.

In this first episode of Your Calm Parenting Path, I’m sharing my personal story of parenting burnout, the breaking point that changed everything, and how a simple mindfulness practice helped me start showing up with more patience, presence, and connection.

Welcome to Your Calm Parenting Path—guiding you toward a more peaceful, connected, and confident approach to parenting.

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.