Dr. Natasha Ching

Parenting through the guilt

Have you ever lost your cool with your child—then instantly felt crushed by guilt? Wondered, did I just ruin everything? You’re not alone. And you haven’t messed it all up. In this powerful and hope-filled interview with Melody Tan from Mums at the Table, Doctor Tash unpacks the idea of rupture and repair: the emotional disconnection that can happen when we yell, shut down or withdraw . . . and how we can intentionally reconnect with our kids in ways that actually strengthen the relationship.

Taming Parenting Triggers and Being Compassionate with Ourselves

What if the key to calmer parenting wasn’t about controlling our child’s behaviour but understanding our own? In this heartfelt interview from the Happily Family Conference 2025, Doctor Tash shares real-life stories, insights, and practical tools for emotionally grounded, connected parenting. You’ll hear: Why parenting starts with your internal state How to repair after conflict and model self-compassion The difference between guilt and shame, and why it matters What “good enough” parenting actually looks like Strategies for emotional regulation, even when solo parenting feels overwhelming Rooted in both professional expertise and lived experience, Doctor Tash’s approach is honest, warm, and deeply empowering. You don’t need to be perfect… just present, human, and willing to repair.

Connection before correction #1

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, we explore what’s really going on beneath the surface and how small moments of empathy can change everything. Based on Article: Connection before correction: Why Kids Need Relationship First

Behaviour is communication #2

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 emotional message waiting to be understood? Based on the Article: What’s Underneath the Meltdown: Rethinking Behaviour as Communication

Rupture and repair #3

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. The reaction that came out before we could stop it. Based on the Article: When We Get It Wrong: The Power of Repair in Parenting

The power of being with #4

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 constant happiness. But what if we have it backwards? Based on the Article: You Don’t Have to Fix It: Just Be With Them