Parenting is hard enough—but what happens when you’re navigating a blended family? In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the realities of step-parenting, co-parenting across two homes, and raising teens and toddlers with love, boundaries, and conscious parenting tools.

Join host Donna Moala as she sits down with Kris Byrnes, a mindset coach, mom, and stepmom, to unpack:

✅ How to build strong, loving bonds with stepchildren

✅ The challenges (and joys!) of blended families

✅ Tools for managing big emotions in kids—and parents

✅ Why conscious parenting is key to breaking generational cycles

✅ Balancing discipline, sleep routines, and family harmony

✅ Protecting kids in the age of social media

If you’re a parent, stepparent, or caregiver looking for real talk, practical strategies, and heart-centered advice, this episode will leave you feeling supported, inspired, and less alone in the journey.

💬 Share in the comments: What’s your biggest challenge (or win!) as a parent or stepparent?

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Donna Moala
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On this week's episode, I wanted to dive into talking about toddlers.......

Picture this - It is bedtime in your house, and it feels like a full-blown circus. Does your toddler pull every trick in the book, from needing one more drink, to a last-minute wee, to suddenly discovering they are scared of the dark? Mumma, you are not alone.

In today’s episode, I am diving into why toddler sleep can feel so impossible, the top five challenges of raising toddlers, from tantrums to power struggles, picky eating, bedtime battles, and that never-ending parent guilt and shame and most importantly, how to bring more calm, connection, and rest back into your home.

If you are tired of the nightly meltdowns and ready for practical, loving strategies that actually work, this episode is for you.

Comment below or reach out in my DM's. 

If you aren't following me on insta head over to for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. https://www.instagram.com/theparentingcollective.au/ I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.

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Donna Moala
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On this week's episode,  I am excited to share with you Amber Dawson from @Mummysmoney.  As a mum of 4 (twins included) and a Certified Financial Planner, I believe every woman deserves a seat at the financial table, and the confidence to speak up once she’s there. I help women ditch the fear, confusion, and “I’ll deal with it later” mindset around money, and replace it with clarity, capability, and choice.

Through practical tools, plain-English education, and unwavering support, I guide women to take control of their finances so they can live fully, dream boldly, and pass on financial confidence to the next generation.

Reach out in her DM's to find out more.

If you aren't following me on insta head over to for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. https://www.instagram.com/theparentingcollective.au/ I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.

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Donna Moala
The Parenting Collective

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On this week's episode I am so excited to share with you the gorgeous Shari from @goldsoultherapy.

We had a real and authentic conversation about how her life has led her into this wellness space of healing others.   A solo mother of three and a seasoned entrepreneur, Shari's personal journey through motherhood, divorce and building successful businesses has shaped her compassionate and nurturing approach. She brings a wealth of experience to her practice, providing tailored support to those facing life transitions and seeking emotional clarity. Her focus is on creating a safe, judgement-free space where clients can explore their healing journey with trust and vulnerability.

Shari is a dedicated holistic wellness coach and healer, specializing in guiding towards profound personal transformation. With a wealth of qualifications, including NLP coaching, Reiki, Emotional Clearing, Kinesiology, Spiral Practitioner, Sound healing facilitator, and mindful yoga instructor. 

Her approach blends ancient wisdom with modern techniques, guiding you towards profound personal growth and emotional clarity. 

Reach out to Shari on any of her platforms to find out more.

If you aren't following me on insta head over to for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. https://www.instagram.com/theparentingcollective.au/ I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.

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Donna Moala
The Parenting Collective

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On this week's episode I am thrilled to have my very special guest Edwina from @edwinataylorwellbeing.

She is an amazing Holistic Fertility and IVF specialist located here in Perth.  She is also a Counsellor & Healer, Womb Massage therapist and she runs epic women's circles.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.  Let us know your thoughts.

If you aren't following me on insta head over to for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. https://www.instagram.com/theparentingcollective.au/ I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.

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Donna Moala
The Parenting Collective

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On today's episode, I am so excited to share with you the gorgeous. Sharné Lategan from @growandexpandwiths.  Sharne, was a top level lawyer for years but felt the pull to change her life DRAMATICALLY and become a Personal Growth and Energetics Coach who guides women to claim, create, and step into their highest, most fulfilled, and happiest lives and businesses. 

If you aren't following me on insta head over to for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. https://www.instagram.com/theparentingcollective.au/ I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.

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Donna Moala
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On this week's episode I am excited to share with you @shelleymckenzie_naturpath, Shelley has been in the health industry for over 15 years. She is a Mum of 3, Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath and cohost of The No BS Motherhood Podcast .

We have an awesome chat about Shelley's journey with Hashimoto's which is an autoimmune disease and how she has been able to live a normal life and how much good nutrition has played a huge part in that.

Her journey began when she was 24 years old and experienced a sudden health storm within her body. She was diagnosed with a condition called Hashimotos, an autoimmune disease. From here she made it her mission to learn about nutrition and how she could overcome and manage this diagnoses by using the ‘food is medicine’ principles.

She now pairs her degrees with her own personal health and motherhood experiences to help her clients live a happy, healthy and well balanced life.
 
Comment below with any questions. Or DM Shelley or myself for anything.

If you aren't following me on insta head over to for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. https://www.instagram.com/theparentingcollective.au/ I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.

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Donna Moala
The Parenting Collective

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This week on the podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Kim Kent @kimkent___, Perth-based money coach and founder of the Wealthy As F*ck program. Kim is known for helping women heal their relationship with money and shift from a scarcity mindset to one rooted in trust, confidence, and financial empowerment. 

She has such a grounded, empowering way of talking about money, and I knew I had to get her on to speak about something we don’t often think about: how the way we talk about money shapes our kids’ lifelong relationship with it.

Comment below with any questions. Or DM Kim or myself for anything.

If you aren't following me on insta head over to for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. https://www.instagram.com/theparentingcollective.au/ I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.

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Donna Moala
The Parenting Collective

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So excited to share with you for the 2nd time, Jess @jess_wilson_nutrition

She is an exceptional Nutrition coach and today we chatted about all things Pre & Post Pregnancy Nutrition, she offers a deeply personalized approach. As Every body is unique, and that’s a gift! 

She provides comprehensive lab testing and creates customized wellness plans to support everything from nutrition, gut health and hormone balance to stress management, performance, and more. 

If you aren't following me on insta head over to for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. https://www.instagram.com/theparentingcollective.au/ I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.

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Donna Moala
The Parenting Collective

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On this weeks episode I am trilled to have Áine @babyrefluxlady join me all the way from "sunny" England.

Áine Homer is a globally recognized holistic infant reflux expert, best known as The Baby Reflux Lady. With a background in engineering and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Áine shifted her career focus after navigating her own children's challenges with reflux, tongue tie, allergies, and food intolerances.

She now dedicates her expertise to helping parents worldwide resolve their babies' reflux by identifying and addressing its root causes. Áine's evidence-based, compassionate approach empowers parents to achieve lifelong health for their children. She also leads the way in professional training with The Diploma in Infant Reflux, equipping practitioners with the skills to transform families' lives through holistic care.

And relevant information…
website: https://www.thebabyrefluxlady.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babyrefluxlady

The free symptoms tracker is available on my website

If you aren't following me on insta head over to for all my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting. https://www.instagram.com/theparentingcollective.au/ I offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions, click here to BOOK your free 15 minute chat.

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Donna Moala
The Parenting Collective

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