Melody is a passionate advocate for empowering mothers through connection, faith and digital engagement. As the project leader for Mums At The Table, a vibrant community for mothers, Melody leads efforts to create meaningful content that helps mums navigate parenting while fostering deeper relationships with their children and local communities. With a background in media and communication, Melody uses her expertise to engage mothers in digital spaces, equipping them with practical tools for parenting and personal growth. She lives in Sydney with her husband and their primary-school-aged son.
In this episode, we unpack the raw reality of what happens when parents ignore their own warning signs and run on completely empty. Sometimes, our over-the-top reactions are rarely a...
We’ve all been there: Your child is trying to put on a shoe, climb a ladder or finish a puzzle, and the frustration starts to peak. It’s tempting (so tempting) to just reach in and d...
Many of us have somehow internalised this heavy belief that to be a "good" or "safe" parent, we have to respond immediately to every single demand from our children. But trying to be...
The feeding is done, the nappy is clean, they’ve been swaddled, rocked and shushed—and yet, the tears keep coming. Your heart starts racing, your head starts spinning with "What am I...
Ever felt like you’re failing because your child is upset and you can’t make it stop? We’ve all been there. We think that being a "good mum" means keeping our kids in a state of cons...
This is something every parent experiences but few openly discuss: Rupture. Those moments of temporary disconnection between us and our children. The sharp tone. The frustrated words...
Here's a rethink of the way we interpret our children’s behaviour: Instead of seeing outbursts, refusals or “attitude” as something to control, what if we viewed them as a clue, an e...
In this first episode of Mum to Mum with Doctor Tash, we talk about why connecting with your child matters more than simply correcting their behaviour. From tantrums to teen moods, w...