Your Calm Parenting Path
Welcome to Your Calm Parenting Path—guiding you toward a more peaceful, connected, and confident approach to parenting.
Motherhood wasn’t supposed to feel this hard. If you’re tired of yelling, overwhelmed by the mental load, and wondering why you can’t just enjoy time with your kids like other mums seem to, you’re not alone. You love your children fiercely, but somewhere between school drop-offs, tantrums, and endless to-do lists, you’ve lost a piece of yourself.
I’m Nina, a mindful parenting coach and mum who gets it. I’ve been where you are—stuck, frustrated, and exhausted by constant feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm.
This podcast is for mums like you—women who want to parent with more patience, less stress, and a whole lot more joy. It’s about making small shifts that create a big impact, helping you build the parenting life you’ve always wanted.
In short, practical episodes, you'll discover actionable tips for calmer parenting, expert insights from those who work with children, real stories from parents who've made meaningful changes, and inspiration to reconnect with yourself while showing up as the mum you want to be.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by daily struggles or simply looking for a more mindful approach, each episode offers practical tools and insights to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more connected with your children.
** Launching 11th May **
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Your Calm Parenting Path
33. Can skincare be your daily self-care ritual? with Melissa Howell
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 can calm your nervous system, settle your energy, and help you reconnect with yourself — especially when life feels chaotic.
You’ll Learn:
- How skincare can become a grounding, mindful ritual rather than a chore
- Ways to slow down and create micro-moments of self-care in a busy day
- Practical tips for weaving self-care into the things you already do
- The surprising benefits of slowing your everyday movements
- Why slow, mindful rituals support emotional regulation in kids
- Gentle ways to stay connected to yourself when life feels frantic
Why This Episode Matters
So many mums feel like self-care is out of reach. There’s no time, no headspace, and no childcare to “escape” for an hour. This episode flips that idea on its head.
Melissa reminds us that self-care isn’t about adding more - it’s about doing what we already do, slower, softer, and with more presence.
If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or touched out, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.
One Small Shift
This week, try slowing down just one thing you already do - washing your hands. Take a breath. Feel the water. Notice the sensations. Ten seconds. That’s it. See how it softens your pace for the rest of the day.
Take the Next Step
If today’s episode sparked something in you, explore more of Melissa’s beautiful work - from natural skincare to soulful rituals you can bring into your home (links below).
Links and Resources
- Check out Melissa's website
- Get your Free DIY Skincare eBook
- Grab the Embrace Self-Care eBook
- Follow Melissa Made with Love on Instagram
- Watch how Melissa makes her beautiful products here.
- Recommended episode of Your Calm Parenting Path
Let’s Connect
- Follow Nina on Instagram
- Website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au
- Email: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au
About the Hosts
Nina Visic
Nina is a mindful parenting who helps mums move from overwhelmed and reactive to calm, confident, and connected. Through practical tools, mindful habits, and compassionate guidance, Nina supports parents to create a calmer family life - one small shift at a time.
Melissa Howell
Melissa is the creator of Melissa Made with Love, crafting natural skincare infused with intention, Reiki energy, and mindful calm. Through her products, workshops, and self-care offerings, she helps women slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find small, nourishing moments in their everyday lives.