Your Calm Parenting Path

You lost your temper… again. And now the guilt is sitting heavy in your chest. If you’ve ever walked away after yelling at your child and thought, that’s not how I wanted to handle that, this episode is for you.

Today we’re talking about what really matters after yelling, why perfect parenting isn’t the goal, and how learning to repair after yelling can actually build stronger connection with your child.

You’ll Learn

• Why kids...

Conflict is an inevitable part of family life. Whether it’s a bedtime battle, a sibling fight, or a disagreement with your child, these moments can leave everyone feeling frustrated and disconnected.

But what if one simple question could shift the entire energy of those moments?

In this episode, Nina is joined by conscious relationship coach, speaker and bestselling author Annmarie Chereso to explore how parents can move from reactiv...

Ever had a reaction to your child that felt bigger than the moment?

In this episode, we explore what’s really happening underneath your parenting triggers - and why it’s often not about the shoes, the whining, or the sibling fight at all.

You’ll Learn

• What a parenting trigger actually is (and what’s happening in your brain)
• The three common roots of parenting triggers
•  Why awareness - not perfection - is the first step toward c...

Ever find yourself comparing your motherhood journey to someone else’s?

In this episode, I’m joined by Pam and Zana from the Careers and Cartwheels podcast - and honestly, this conversation felt like a breath of fresh air. 

Their honesty, humour and deep respect for each other’s different parenting paths made this such a lovely, grounding chat.

Pam navigates a busy career and a blended family of five kids. Zana homeschools her three b...

In this episode, Nina shares something vulnerable and real: she’s noticed she hasn’t been as calm as she was mid last year. Over the school holidays, her mindfulness practice slowly slipped, and she felt the impact - more frustration, more reactivity, and less patience. Nina shares what’s been happening behind the scenes, and what she’s gently putting back in place to help her come back to calm.

You’ll Learn

• How calm can fade t...

Co-parenting after separation is often presented as the ideal – but what if it feels impossible? In this episode, Nina is joined by Emma Cannon, mum of three and founder of Higher Swing, to explore an alternative approach: parallel parenting. 

Together, they unpack why co-parenting doesn’t always work, how parallel parenting after separation can reduce conflict, and how parents can create calmer, safer homes that support children’s ...

Six weeks of school holidays can feel like a lot - especially when the routines and structures that usually hold everyone steady disappear.

In this reflection episode of Your Calm Parenting Path, Nina shares honestly from the middle of the long school holidays - not from the other side of them. 

This isn’t about getting it all right or creating perfect holiday memories. 

It’s about what genuinely helped us get through, what didn’t wor...

Christmas can feel like a pressure cooker of expectations, logistics and emotions. In this episode, Nina gently invites you to let go of perfect Christmas ideals and let go of perfect Christmas checklists, so you can focus on presence, connection and a calmer nervous system instead.

You'll Learn

• Why the invisible load of Christmas feels so intense.
• How different families “do” Christmas and make peace with your version.
• Ways t...

In this special episode, Nina chats with Tess, a mum-of-two and long-time listener, who shares how she used the calm boundary script from Episode 8 in a moment when her daughter was yelling at her. 

It’s a real story about emotional boundaries, staying steady under pressure, and what happens when you choose connection over control - even when it’s hard.

You’ll Learn:

• How to use calm boundaries when kids are rude, yelling or disho...

In this soothing conversation with Melissa from Melissa Made with Love, we explore how self-care doesn’t have to be another task on your overflowing to-do list. Instead, it can live inside the tiny, everyday rituals you’re already doing - washing your hands, having a shower, putting on moisturiser, or unwinding before bed.

Melissa shares how mindful skincare became her sanctuary during motherhood, and how small, intentional moments ...

In Part 3 of our Calm Summer Series, Nina sits down with Jess Gannaway, mum of two and founder of The Colour Club Studios in Belmont, WA. 

Together they explore how arts and crafts can help kids build autonomy, agency, and confidence, and how parents can gently lean into creativity over perfection - even if they don’t see themselves as “crafty”.

You’ll Learn:

• Why creativity supports children’s emotional wellbeing
• How arts and craf...

In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path, Nina gently unpacks why school holidays can feel both beautiful and overwhelming - and shares three simple shifts to help you feel more grounded as summer begins. 

If you’re craving less chaos and more ease, Calm Summer Series Part 2: Making Holidays Feel Easier will give you practical, compassionate support.

You'll Learn

• What makes the school holidays so mentally and emotionally ...

Welcome to Part 1 of the Calm Summer Series - a three-part journey to help you feel calmer, lighter, and more prepared for the school holidays.

In Part 1, Nina is joined by digital business coach Sarah Thomson, founder of Online Social Butterfly, to explore how parents can juggle work and family during the holidays without losing their calm.

Together, they share honest stories, practical tips, and gentle reminders that calm and conne...

What happens when you knowthe mindful parenting strategies - but you’re simply too tired to use them? This episode is for the days when your tank is empty. 

We explore what parental burnout really looks like, how to recognise it, and how to gently support yourself when mindfulness feels out of reach.

This follow-up to Episode 27 with Michelle Marks offers three low-effort ways to reconnect with your child, even in your most depleted ...

When the house fills with shouting, accusations, and cries of “It’s mine!”, it can feel like you’re trapped in the middle of your children’s chaos. In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path, Nina explores how to respond mindfully when sibling fights erupt - without taking sides, losing your cool, or spending every afternoon playing referee. You’ll discover simple, effective ways to guide your kids toward cooperation, empathy, and...

Parenting can be heavy - especially when you’re navigating burnout, neurodivergence, or the constant mental load of holding everything together.

In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path, Nina sits down with Michelle Marks, a neurodivergent parent raising neurodivergent children, to talk about the unseen emotional toll of motherhood and how mindfulness can help you reconnect with calm, even when life feels overwhelming.

Together, t...

In today’s episode, Nina is joined by Nicola McAlister - child development consultant, trainer, and founder of The Regulated Child UK. With over 30 years' experience in education and foster care, Nicola shares how to move from reactive parenting to responsive, attuned support using her simple 5-step self-regulation model.

They dive into practical ways to reframe 'bad behaviour', reduce stress for both you and your ch...

Big feelings like anger, frustration and resentment are part of parenting - but what do you do with them? In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path, we’re exploring how to navigate your own emotional storms without stuffing them down or spiralling out.

We’ll talk about why it’s okay to feel what you feel, what happens when those feelings get stuck, and what it really means to move through the tough stuff with gentleness and mindfu...

Packing a zero waste lunchbox can feel overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to be. In this inspiring conversation, Nina chats with Julia Clifton, owner of 4MyEarth, about practical ways to simplify family routines, cut down on plastic, and create healthier, more sustainable lunchboxes without the stress.

You’ll Learn:

• The biggest challenges parents face with zero waste lunchboxes
• Simple swaps that reduce single-use plastic and save...