Do you find yourself thinking;
“This too shall pass.. I will just wait the meltdowns out a little longer…”
“I want to set up a conscious and gentle parenting care plan so that we can lay out the much needed foundations for our toddler.”
“I am feeling SO triggered lately and I really don’t know why?”
As parents, you will be given the tools to cultivate a favourable environment for your children to thrive. This uniquely developed workshop will provide you with the perfect mix of gentle parenting techniques & an evidence based approach with proven methods. Through conscious & intuitive parenting these essential foundations are laid down for you as parents to learn and grow so that you & your children can build upon it further.
Welcome! I am Nikki Smith, a Registered Nurse and a Maternal Child and Family Nurse. I am passionate about supporting families on their unique parenting journey!
I am so pleased that you are here, you have come to the right place because the good new is, all of the evidence based research into gentle and conscious parenting your toddler has been done for you!
I have developed the ‘Tuning into your Toddler’ workshop using evidence based research, and proven methods as well as holistic tools with a heart centered approach.
I also incorporate my own personal experience of being a mama of three beautiful but VERY different daughters into the workshop too.
I feel it’s important to create a community approach based on being authentic, after all, we are ALL imperfect people doing the best that we can with the knowledge that we have, BUT we can also, always learn more.
This workshop is your opportunity to:
- Feel better prepared emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually for your conscious parenting journey into toddler-hood.
- Learn how to consciously & gently raise your toddler with tools to parent with as partners together whilst journeying with your tumultuous toddler.
- Reinforce your partner relationship & gain vital tools in how to better parent consciously together.
- Gain tools for healing past childhood wounds. Unresolved pain in the form of triggers and challenges can come up during our parenting journey, this can affect ourselves and our children. This workshop is an opportunity and a safe space to embark on healing these aspects of self.
- Practical advice and gentle parenting tools to help you gain confidence as parents to face the many changes and challenges that your new & unique parenting journey will bring you with a toddler in tow.
As parents, you will also be given tools to handle the upcoming stages of emotional development as well as a much broader understanding of your child’s developing brain.
Parents will strengthen their intuition & gain confidence in their own unique parenting style.
Together we will refine tools with a conscious and gentle parenting approach, we will get creative with gentle discipline as well as healthy boundaries.
This beautifully developed workshop will ultimately help you as your child’s parents, to form those majestic & essential connections with your toddler.
Every child deserves respect, empathy & loving understanding.
Siobhan Foster
Calming and motivating! I feel calmer in not putting so much pressure on myself to be the ‘perfect parent,’ but to be more present and in tune with my toddler. A conversation regarding the type of parent I want to be (or what my children see me as) has really stuck with me. When I find myself in a stressful situation now with my toddler, I ask myself “what type of… Read more “Siobhan Foster”
Siobhan Foster
Tiana Pritchard-Richards
We loved coming to the workshop and learning all of the different components of parenting! I am so happy to walk away feeling like a more mindful and calm parent. These workshops have really given us the tools to parent gently and on the same page as a couple. The workshop has allowed me to connect with like minded people. So many of the topics that were covered resonated… Read more “Tiana Pritchard-Richards”
Tiana Pritchard-Richards
Vicky Dickson
I feel more confident to keep on working on my parenting and helping my kids with their emotions. It has also helped me to keep myself calm. I have gained a greater awareness of how I choose to deal with tantrums and big emotions. I am much more calm and empathetic.
Vicky Dickson
LR Knost; Editor of the Holistic Parenting Magazine & Gentle Parent Author
Nikki Smith is one of my favourite peaceful parenting resources. She offers prenatal workshops to help you off on the right track and parenting classes to support you on the journey.
LR Knost
Trish Bowditch
Nikki is very calm, loving and welcoming. She was very encouraging and understanding throughout the workshop. The information is very easy to understand and connect with and seems easy to implement. I am looking forward to using the tools with my kids and being a more peaceful parent 🙂 Thank you
Trish Bowditch
Jessica Hadley
I feel so much more confident in being able to practice gentle parenting and better equipped to take on toddler challenges without losing it! A great safe space to discuss parenting issues. Nikki was really informative, relatable & easy to talk to 🙂
Jessica Hadley
Jenna Logan
I feel that I really needed to be a part of a community talking about parenting. It’s a great, relaxed and safe environment to share. Nikki is a breath of fresh air with a wealth of knowledge and a big heart!
Jenna Logan
Kylie Virtu
I loved all of our discussions and handouts each week to go home and reflect. I felt good. A lot of tips to go home with and start implementing with my own children. I felt like I was on the right track to parenting, I was implementing a lot of the things discussed but it gave me more information to then deepen this at home.
Kylie Virtu
Brooke van der vyer
I feel like I have a number of strategies and tools that I can implement at home. It was also so nice to meet and speak to other parents that may be having the same or similar challenges, knowing I am not alone! I found these workshops extremely valuable for me and my family. It was a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you felt comfortable to share your challenges… Read more “Brooke van der vyer”
Brooke Van Der Vyer
Gemma Ralph
I feel calmer and more informed. I realise I am not the only one thinking, feeling and going through this in motherhood/parenthood! A welcoming and informative workshop. A truly beautiful group of people to share experiences and thoughts with.
Gemma Ralph
Maja Novakovic
This workshop was SO informative but not overloaded- it’s refreshing! Each week I started to implement some or maybe one of the strategies discussed with my toddler. We now don’t rush things like getting in the car. Sometimes I would have just sat with him whilst he played and now I play for a good 10-20 minute period of time where I’m INTO his game! I am SO impressed… Read more “Maja Novakovic”
Maja Novakovic
Lisa McDonald
I feel more prepared. More relaxed and more informed.
Lisa McDonald
Isaac Daly
I feel like I understand my sons behavior’s and emotions better, and I now go into a situation with a different perspective. I loved connecting with different parent’s and finding out the things that I am going through, that I am not alone.
Isaac Daly
The 'Tuning into your Toddler' workshop will help you to embody your personal journey as parents, as you gather up a vast amount of varied tools and develop a newfound confidence with a conscious, and intuitive approach.
- Do you feel like you blinked and your 'baby' is now a feisty, playful, intense 'toddler?'
- Do you feel like you're disconnected from this next stage?
- Unsure of the next developmental stage and where to go from here?
- Are you interested in positive parenting and parenting with respect?
- Do you seek clarity and gentle tools to support you when you are being triggered by your toddler?
At the 'Tuning into your Toddler' workshop, we discuss healthy boundaries for your toddler, tantrums and how to better deal with them 'in the moment,' proven gentle discipline techniques, and tools to help you parent your toddler respectfully.
We will talk about emotional intelligence and connection, as well as self-compassion and mindfulness techniques for you both as parents but also techniques to teach your little ones.

Tara Samuelson Photography
What to expect at the Tuning into your Toddler workshop?
This workshop is for you if you are a family wanting to know more about:
- 'Ages and Stages' from two years old to four.
- Emotional Intelligence and how to connect with your toddler by showing them empathy and respectful listening.
- Owning YOUR reactions and why it is an essential and respectful way to communicate with your toddler.
- Tantrums and how to better help your toddlers through their BIG feelings.
- Reparenting yourself so that you can heal from your childhood wounds.
- Triggers from your toddler and how you can manage them gently and consciously.
- Gentle discipline.
- Practicing self-compassion and mindfulness.
What is included:
- Guidance, and my personal support to help you gain the confidence needed for your unique parenting journey. This workshop will provide you both with education and tools that are invaluable as you embark upon your next transition.
- A hard copy of the 'Tuning into your Toddler' eBook/workbook.
- Printed handouts correlating to each varied module that is discussed.
- Light lunch provided.
At the end of this unique series, you will have gained tools to cultivate an optimal environment for your growing family to thrive instead of feeling like you're just 'surviving!'
The 'Tuning into your Toddler' workshop focuses on your unique family and will help to strengthen the connection that you already share, as well as create a more conscious and gentle approach to being parents to a rambunctious ever evolving toddler!
This workshop is intended and developed for you and your family as you embark upon your own unique parenting journey.
Prices and packages are as follows:
- Are you on the Central Coast of NSW?
Gather your girlfriends and 'let's do lunch!'
Nikki can come to you to facilitate a group workshop within your home!
- Group workshops for a minimum of three people, workshop runs over a six hour period - $280 per person, requiring a $50 non refundable deposit upon confirmation.
** Weekly payment plans are available!! Please get in touch with Nikki to discuss at [email protected]
- Private & Tailored workshops facilitated in the privacy of your own home- $380 per couple or per person, requiring a $50 non refundable deposit upon confirmation.
** Weekly payment plans are available!! Please get in touch with Nikki to discuss at [email protected]
In facilitating a conscious parenting approach you are already setting the foundations for a simplistic, joyful, loving and connected journey together as a family.
I can't wait to meet you!
Isaac Daly
I feel like I understand my sons behavior’s and emotions better, and I now go into a situation with a different perspective. I loved connecting with different parent’s and finding out the things that I am going through, that I am not alone.
Isaac Daly
Maja Novakovic
This workshop was SO informative but not overloaded- it’s refreshing! Each week I started to implement some or maybe one of the strategies discussed with my toddler. We now don’t rush things like getting in the car. Sometimes I would have just sat with him whilst he played and now I play for a good 10-20 minute period of time where I’m INTO his game! I am SO impressed… Read more “Maja Novakovic”
Maja Novakovic
Jenna Logan
I feel that I really needed to be a part of a community talking about parenting. It’s a great, relaxed and safe environment to share. Nikki is a breath of fresh air with a wealth of knowledge and a big heart!
Jenna Logan
Vicky Dickson
I feel more confident to keep on working on my parenting and helping my kids with their emotions. It has also helped me to keep myself calm. I have gained a greater awareness of how I choose to deal with tantrums and big emotions. I am much more calm and empathetic.
Vicky Dickson
Lisa McDonald
I feel more prepared. More relaxed and more informed.
Lisa McDonald
LR Knost; Editor of the Holistic Parenting Magazine & Gentle Parent Author
Nikki Smith is one of my favourite peaceful parenting resources. She offers prenatal workshops to help you off on the right track and parenting classes to support you on the journey.
LR Knost
Tiana Pritchard-Richards
We loved coming to the workshop and learning all of the different components of parenting! I am so happy to walk away feeling like a more mindful and calm parent. These workshops have really given us the tools to parent gently and on the same page as a couple. The workshop has allowed me to connect with like minded people. So many of the topics that were covered resonated… Read more “Tiana Pritchard-Richards”
Tiana Pritchard-Richards
Jessica Hadley
I feel so much more confident in being able to practice gentle parenting and better equipped to take on toddler challenges without losing it! A great safe space to discuss parenting issues. Nikki was really informative, relatable & easy to talk to 🙂
Jessica Hadley
Gemma Ralph
I feel calmer and more informed. I realise I am not the only one thinking, feeling and going through this in motherhood/parenthood! A welcoming and informative workshop. A truly beautiful group of people to share experiences and thoughts with.
Gemma Ralph
Brooke van der vyer
I feel like I have a number of strategies and tools that I can implement at home. It was also so nice to meet and speak to other parents that may be having the same or similar challenges, knowing I am not alone! I found these workshops extremely valuable for me and my family. It was a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you felt comfortable to share your challenges… Read more “Brooke van der vyer”
Brooke Van Der Vyer
Trish Bowditch
Nikki is very calm, loving and welcoming. She was very encouraging and understanding throughout the workshop. The information is very easy to understand and connect with and seems easy to implement. I am looking forward to using the tools with my kids and being a more peaceful parent 🙂 Thank you
Trish Bowditch
Kylie Virtu
I loved all of our discussions and handouts each week to go home and reflect. I felt good. A lot of tips to go home with and start implementing with my own children. I felt like I was on the right track to parenting, I was implementing a lot of the things discussed but it gave me more information to then deepen this at home.
Kylie Virtu
Siobhan Foster
Calming and motivating! I feel calmer in not putting so much pressure on myself to be the ‘perfect parent,’ but to be more present and in tune with my toddler. A conversation regarding the type of parent I want to be (or what my children see me as) has really stuck with me. When I find myself in a stressful situation now with my toddler, I ask myself “what type of… Read more “Siobhan Foster”
Siobhan Foster
Expression of Interest?
If you are interested in the 'Tuning into Your Toddler Workshop'. Please send me a message from the form below. I am thrilled to be offering this unique workshop to the beautiful families here on the Central Coast and surrounds-
I look forward to hearing from you!