Your Calm Parenting Path

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,...

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 e...

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 h...

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, a...

What happens when you know the 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 y...

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...

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 wh...

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',...

In this honest and supportive episode, Nina explores what it means to experience big, difficult emotions as a parent - and how to respond to them in ways that are kind, mindful, and empowering. Rather than pushing feelings down or getting overwhelmed by them, you’ll learn how to move through them using body-based and compassion-led tools like TIPI and RAIN. Because feeling frustrated or resentful...

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...

Self-compassion is often misunderstood - but in parenting, it’s one of the most powerful tools you can build. In this episode, we’ll explore what self-compassion really means, how it helps you shift from shame to growth, and why it’s not about letting yourself off the hook. Through honest reflections and real-life examples, you’ll learn how to bring mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness...

Parenting can feel overwhelming, messy, and at times isolating - but it doesn’t have to be.    In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path , host Nina Visic , mindful parenting coach and founder of Mindful Parenting Lifestyle, is joined by fellow coach Natalie Ventura , founder of See Me Circle.   Nina and Natalie first connected through Hunter Clarke-Fields’ Mindful Parenting Teacher Training, wh...

This episode offers a compassionate look at what’s really going on behind the scenes for busy mums.  Drawing on real-life stories and powerful quotes from other mothers, Nina breaks down the emotional weight of the parenting juggle and explores what truly helps when you’re overwhelmed.  If you’ve been feeling like it’s all too much - you’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong.   You’ll Learn...

What if you could finally let go of mum guilt?    In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path , Nina speaks with Dr Camille Guillerey, wellness and mindset coach for working mums, about the role of self-talk and how it shapes your experience of motherhood.    Together, they explore why guilt shows up, how it can spiral into shame, and the simple language shifts that can bring more kindness into yo...

In this deeply honest episode of Your Calm Parenting Path , we unpack the four challenges so many mums are silently struggling with: the invisible mental load, the constant pressure to regulate yourself, the unrealistic expectations to do it all, and the reality of still being the default parent - even when you have support.   You’re not failing. You’re just carrying too much. And you deserve spac...

When your child has learning differences, it can be hard to know how to help without making learning feel like more pressure.    In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path , I’m joined by educator and mum Emily Fogg, founder of Wise Owl Tuition, to explore the best ways to support children who learn differently - including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, autism, and other unique learning p...

If you’re tired of asking your kids to clean their room - only to end up in a power struggle, or worse, doing it yourself - this episode is for you.    I’ll walk you through how to figure out what you’re actually asking for (and why), a simple three-step mindful approach that works for all ages, and fun ways to make tidy-up time easier, especially for little ones.    We’ll also talk about how simp...

Your teen’s brain is under construction - literally. And what’s happening inside has everything to do with their mood swings, risk-taking, and emotional ups and downs.  In this conversation with teen coach Eugenia Gallo, we explore what’s really going on during the pre-teen and teen years and how parents can respond with support instead of control.   If you’ve ever wondered why your child seems li...

This is a deeply personal episode for me.   Earlier this year, one of my children got in trouble at school for being unkind to a classmate. I was surprised and I wasn’t quite sure what to say or do. I had that voice in my head whispering, “What did I do wrong?” and “How should I handle this?”   It took a pause - and a deep breath - for me to come back to my mindful parenting roots. The principles...

Why do some children find friendships so overwhelming? In this heartfelt episode, I chat with Kaz Parrott - Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Specialist and founder of Raising Connected Kids - about the challenges many kids face when navigating social situations. If your child has ever said, “No one wants to play with me,” this one’s for you. We explore the traits that can make friendships trickier f...

We all want our kids to feel heard - but truly listening, especially in the messy moments, is harder than it seems.  In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path , we pick up from Part 1 (Episode 12) and walk through four powerful steps for mindful, effective listening.  These are the skills that help your child feel seen , understood , and connected to you - without needing to fix or rescue them....

In this two-part series, we’re exploring one of the most important - but often overlooked - skills in parenting: truly listening . In Part 1, you’ll uncover the common communication roadblocks that get in the way of connection with your child.   When our kids come to us with big emotions, our first instinct is often to jump in with advice, solutions, or even corrections - but these well-meaning re...

Are you tired of feeling like it’s all on you?  This week on Your Calm Parenting Path , I chat with Eva Rado, creator of the re-WHYR Communication Framework, about how to stop doing it all and start building a shared sense of responsibility at home.  Whether you're a mum in business, a stay-at-home parent, or working full-time, this conversation will help you rethink the mental load and make...

What does play have to do with parenting?    More than you might think. In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path , we explore how both shared and independent play can nurture connection, build resilience, and support emotional regulation - for both you and your child.    Whether you're crawling through couch cushion castles or encouraging solo storytelling, play offers profound benefits fo...

In this heartfelt conversation, Emily Fogg - mum, educator, and founder of Wise Owl Tuition - shares her journey from feeling stuck in power struggles and tantrums to discovering more calm and connection through mindful parenting. We talk about her experience in the Mindful Parenting Coaching program, the changes she noticed in herself and her family, and how simple tools like the pause and playfu...