Melody Tan

Melody Tan 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.

The myth of the “zen mum”

6 min read

Ever feel like you should be “past this” already? Let’s get real about why triggers happen and how we can heal with more grace.

Winners of the 2026 birth photography awards

5 min read

Capturing such raw and emotional moments by the right photographer can create memories that last a lifetime. Here are this year’s winners.

The unexpected robot stress-reliever

8 min read

I never expected a robot vacuum to be my biggest stress-reliever, but it has been a total game-changer for my sanity.

I traded my underwires and heels for joy

5 min read

Discover how comfort is finally trumping vanity for this mum, thanks to this new “must-have” for busy, active parents.

Things to do in the holidays this autumn (2026 edition)

8 min read

Looking for school holiday activities to do with the kids? We give your our best picks of things to do in the holidays.

Calendar page featuring January with coloured tabs at the top

School holidays 2026: Term dates, public holidays and school holidays for your calendar

7 min read

Whether it’s to plan vacation care, a family holiday or when to get those school uniforms ready, we have the dates you need for your calendar.

What the social media ban means for you

2 min read

Children under the age of 16 will be blocked from using social media from 10 December 2025. Here’s what you can do as a parent.

School holiday activities

School holiday activities: Tips for parents to keep sane

6 min read

Here are some of the best school holiday activities parents can do to keep the kids entertained this school holidays.

I’m a parent and I’m embracing 6-7. Here’s why

7 min read

The 6-7 phenomenon is taking over the world, frustrating and bewildering anyone born before the year 2010. Yet, there may be a silver lining.

What KPop Demon Hunters taught me about parenting

7 min read

Parenting lessons can come from the strangest places. Here’s what this surprising source taught me about raising kids.

Parenting without the guilt

6 min read

Find freedom from guilt by learning how to balance rules with grace, and create a parenting approach that truly fits your family.

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