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Your Calm Parenting Path17. Mess Stress: Why Won’t Your Kids Tidy Up?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 simplifying your child’s space can lower stress and make keeping things tidy much more manageabl...2025-08-1216 minYour Calm Parenting Path16. What’s Really Going On in Your Teen’s Brain?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 like a totally different person as they enter adolescence, or how to stay connected without stepping on their independence, this one is for you.2025-08-0521 minYour Calm Parenting Path15. Parenting Path in Action: When the School CallsThis 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 I’ve shared with so many others suddenly became my own compass ag...2025-07-2912 minYour Calm Parenting Path14. Is Friendship Harder for Some Kids? With Kaz ParrottWhy 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 for some children, the common mistakes we make when trying to help, and the skills that help kids connect with others - without changing who they are. Ready t...2025-07-2230 minYour Calm Parenting Path13. Are You Really Listening To Your Child? Part 2: How to Be a Better ListenerWe 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. If you’re ready to transform the way you respond in everyday parenting moments, this one’s for you.2025-07-1512 minYour Calm Parenting Path12. Are You Really Listening? Part 1: Why Kids Stop TalkingIn 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 responses can shut the conversation down. This episode will help you become more aware of those moments, so you can start...2025-07-0814 minYour Calm Parenting Path11. Tired of Doing It All? What Needs to Change? With Eva RadoAre 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 meaningful change.We talk about why traditional gender roles still sneak into modern households, even when both parents work, and how Eva’s four-step framew...2025-07-0129 minYour Calm Parenting Path10. What Does Play Have to Do with Parenting?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 for every age and stage. Don’t miss the free Mindful Moments Look and Find printable - your invitation to spark mindful playtime at home or outdoors. 2025-06-2410 minYour Calm Parenting Path9. Can Mindful Parenting Really Make a Difference?Ever wondered if mindful parenting can really make a difference in the chaos of everyday life? In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Fogg—mum, educator, and founder of Wise Owl Tuition—as she shares her honest story of navigating tantrums, power struggles, and parenting challenges, all while balancing a growing family and a busy work life. You’ll hear how she transformed her approach, the surprising mindset shifts that helped, and why small, simple tools can create a big impact in family life. If you’ve ever felt lik...2025-06-1719 minYour Calm Parenting Path8. What’s the Secret to Calm, Clear Boundaries?Ever feel like setting boundaries with your kids turns into a shouting match or leaves you wracked with guilt? In this episode, we’ll explore how to set calm, clear boundaries that actually help your child feel safe and secure - without the yelling, the threats, or the endless power struggles. Boundaries don’t have to feel like punishment. In fact, when we hold them with confidence and kindness, we teach our kids that they’re safe, supported, and deeply loved - even when we say no. You’ll h...2025-06-1011 minYour Calm Parenting Path7. Parenting ADHD Kids With Susan HughesParenting a child with ADHD can feel like an emotional rollercoaster - one minute you’re calm, the next you’re triggered, and you’re left wondering how to keep it together. In this episode, I’m joined by accredited ADHD parent coach Susan Hughes, who shares her personal story of parenting a child with ADHD, the turning point that changed everything for her, and how she learned to regulate her emotions so she could support her child with more understanding and connection. Together, we explore the real challenges of parenting...2025-06-0325 minYour Calm Parenting Path6: Parenting Path in Action: Six Steps for a Happier Morning RoutineEver feel like mornings are a never-ending battle of nagging, rushing, and meltdowns? This episode is a little different - it’s what I call a Parenting Path in Action episode.That means I take you step by step through a common parenting challenge and share practical, mindful strategies you can try right away. Today, we’re tackling mornings - the chaos, the resistance, the rushing - and turning them into opportunities for connection, cooperation, and calm. I’ll gu...2025-05-2710 minYour Calm Parenting Path5. Can Connection Really Help Your Kids Listen Better?Ever feel like you’re constantly repeating yourself, nagging, or stuck in a power struggle with your child? What if the secret to better behaviour isn’t being stricter, or louder - but being more connected? In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path, I’m diving into why kids listen better when they feel safe and seen, and how small moments of connection can lead to big changes in cooperation. We’ll explore the role of attachment and nervous syste...2025-05-2012 minYour Calm Parenting Path4. How Do You Handle Big Emotions Without Losing It?If your child’s emotions feel like a storm - and yours aren't far behind - you’re not alone. In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path, I’m sharing how to navigate emotional meltdowns (both theirs and yours) with more patience and less yelling. You’ll learn why emotional regulation is so tricky, how to co-regulate with your child, and one simple strategy that makes a big difference in the heat of the moment.🧡 Tune in and take away practical tools you can use right away. 🧡 For links and resources mentioned in this episode...2025-05-1309 minYour Calm Parenting Path3. Is This the Most Underrated Parenting Tool?You’ve tried staying calm. You’ve tried deep breathing. But what if the real secret to becoming a more mindful, connected parent is something even simpler - and more powerful?In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path, we explore the underrated habit that can truly transform how you show up with your kids: the power of the pause.Learn how to shift from reactive to responsive, and how three key mindfulness principles - Beginner’s Mind, Impermanence, and Patience - can help you navigate even the most challenging parenting moment...2025-05-1010 minYour Calm Parenting Path2. Can Mindfulness Really Stop the Yelling?Can Mindfulness Really Stop the Yelling?You promised yourself you’d stay calm... but then the chaos hit, and before you knew it - you were yelling again. Sound familiar?In this episode of Your Calm Parenting Path, we explore why we yell even when we don’t want to, why it doesn’t work, and how mindfulness can actually help us stop.If you’ve been feeling stuck in the yelling cycle, this one’s for you.🧡 Ready to feel calmer and more connected as a parent? Don’t forget to che...2025-05-1010 minYour Calm Parenting Path1. Welcome to Your Calm Parenting PathEver felt like you're stuck in a loop of yelling, guilt, and exhaustion? 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.Whether you’re in survival mode or simply looking for a calmer way to parent, this episode is for you.👉 Want to take the first step toward calmer parenting? Your free 5-Day Mindfulness Challenge is waiting for you — check the show n...2025-05-1013 min
Your Calm Parenting PathWelcome to Your Calm Parenting PathWelcome to Your Calm Parenting Path - the parenting podcast that helps you go from overwhelmed and reactive to calm, confident, and connected with your kids.In this short trailer episode, I’ll introduce you to what this podcast is all about and how it can support you through the ups and downs of parenthood. If you’re tired of power struggles, losing your patience, or just feeling like you’re doing it all wrong—you’re in the right place.Each week, you’ll get practical tips, mindset shifts, and compassionate support to help you:Get...2025-03-2801 min
Beautiful SubconsciousHow Practicing Mindfulness Can Make You A Better Role Model For Your Kids with Nina VisicThey say patience is a virtue, but it’s not something that’s guaranteed - especially if you’re a parent. When your patience has been worn thin, it’s only a matter of time before it snaps, creating a repetitive cycle of guilt and shame over those little explosions about the small things (does it really matter if they don’t want to wear shoes today?). Here to teach us to act, rather than react, is Nina Visic. Nina is a certified Mindful Parenting coach and has also extended her knowledge to become a qualified Head and Heart mindfulnes...2024-09-2227 min
Wild + (finally fcking) Free: Real, Raw Stories of the Disruptors, Rebels + RevolutionariesSelf Kindness and Kid Kindness: A Gentler Approach with Nina VisicWelcome to "Wild + (Finally Fking) Free": Self Kindness and Kid Kindness: a Gentler Approach with NINA VISIC** A certified Mindful Parenting Coach/Head and Heart Mindfulness Instructor, Nina Vesic joins us.Nina is the proud mother of three loud and rambunctious boys. After the birth of her third son, Nina had a lightbulb moment realizing she couldn't continue as a "shouty parent."This epiphany propelled her into a mindfulness journey almost four years ago, transforming her from stressed and overwhelmed to cool, calm, and deeply connected with her children.2024-03-1858 min
The Social CircusEP93 - Mindful Parenting Expert Nina Visic Shares Wisdom on Balancing Business and FamilyIn this episode of the Social Circus, Sarah Thomson welcomes Nina Visic from Mindful Parenting Lifestyle. Nina shares her personal journey as a busy mom who discovered how mindful parenting techniques can make a big difference in family life. The conversation is all about how parents can handle the challenges of raising kids while juggling work, offering lots of helpful tips for listeners in similar situations.
Nina talks about how she went from feeling overwhelmed by parenthood to embracing and teaching mindful parenting principles. These techniques help bring calmness, better communication, and stronger family bonds. The episode...2024-02-2724 min
Sacred Birthing & Beyond12. Feeling stressed & exhausted as a Mother? Here’s how to feel calm & connected - with Nina VisicFeeling stressed and exhausted in mothering is common. You are certainly not alone. In this episode we have an insightful conversation with Mindful Parenting Coach; Nina Visic.
Nina is a mum of three very loud boys and early on her parenting journey, she was feeling stressed out, overwhelmed and quick to anger. As she began learning about mindful parenting and mindfulness, she began to feel more calm, cool and connected with her children.
In this episode we explore:
- Nina's experience of her mothering journey
- The common challenges that mothers experience
- Society's conditioning with suppression of feelings
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The Empowered PathInvincible - Nina Visic, Mindful ParentingMeet Nina and learn about her personal challenges, her life and now her amazing business around Mkndful parenting and what the means to her. Amazing lady, I couldn't help but admire her tenacity and gentle drive.2023-06-0533 min