Raising Children: Developing All-Rounders
In general, an all-rounder is a child who excels in academia, knows how to socialise, processes life skills, and works hard to build up…
6+ Amazing Olive Oil Hacks That Will Change Your Life!
Olive oil has established itself as a staple in many households for its unsurpassed health benefits, be it in cooking, drizzled over salads, or…
COVID-19: A Mental Impact & How to Overcome It
2020 will go down in history as a memorable year. While the medical community had always anticipated its possibility, its arrival inevitably caused chaos….
The Significance Of Food At The Reunion Dinner
The Reunion Dinner celebrated every Lunar eve, or the Chinese New Year is the most auspicious and important family gathering of the year. Family…
The Meaning Behind the Vibrant, Prosperous Colours of Chinese New Year
Chinese culture, dating back thousands of years is rich and intricate. Its history is varied, fascinating, and legendary from godlike Emperors to majestic dynasties….
“The Great Race” | A Story of How the Chinese Zodiac Was Formed
In Chinese culture, each year is named after an animal. In all, there are 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac and every 12 years,…
Emotional Abuse: The Signs To Watch Out For
Covid-19, with its lockdowns worldwide, has seen incidences of abuse rose exponentially. While women and children usually bear its brunt, men are not exempted….
Resolutions 101: How To Plan, Make & Keep Them
Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021! What a year it has been! At the dawning of the then New Year, never would we have imagined how…
“HO HO HO” Delicious Christmas Goodies to Look Forward To This Coming Season
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas The year has flown by, and what a year it has been! To ring in the…
Why Febrile Seizure or Febrile Fit in Children Is One of Every Parent’s Nightmares?
Mina’s* eldest son, Adrian, was about a year old when he had his first febrile fit. He had been nursing a fever when the…
Gardening for Tots: How Can I Get My Kids Involved and LOVE It?
Back in March, under the Movement Control Order, many turned to hobbies as a way to destress, pass time, or develop themselves. Among those…
Amazing Household Hacks: The Multipurpose of Baking Soda
While baking soda is commonly used in cookies, cakes, and bread, do not be fooled by its simple appearance. This humble, white powder is…
“Mummy, I Can’t Poo!” Part II | When All Else Fails, Here Are The Things That You Should Do
Constipation happens – in both adults and children. While in a previous article, we looked at its reasons, this time around, we thought of delving…
Maternity and Paternity Leave in Malaysia | What’s In Store For Parents Out There
The world is slowly, but surely moving into a demographic winter, with more golden seniors than new births. This phenomenon is not limited to…
Gut Health – Probiotics, Prebiotics And Your Microbiome
Foods rich in probiotics, and prebiotics keeps the microbiome, and the trillions of good bacteria within your digestive tract, healthy and happy. You Are…
Deepavali Delights To Enjoy This Festival Of Lights
Deepavali, or Diwali is celebrated the world over by Hindus, to mark the start of new beginnings, and the triumph of light over darkness. …
Flu Vaccine In The Time Of Covid – Your Questions Answered
The onset of the coming winter heralds the start of the flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. To counter that, the 2020 – 2021…
Emergency? We’ve Got You Covered (Part 2) – Child Specialist Clinics in KL & Selangor
To aid you further, we have also compiled a list of child specialist clinics within the Klang Valley, should your little one need a…
Emergency? We’ve Got You Covered (Part 1): A Comprehensive List of Hospitals in Klang Valley
Accidents happen, at the most unexpected time. To aid Mums and Dads out there, we have compiled a list of medical providers in the…
“Mummy, I Can’t Poo!” | Constipation – How To Tackle And Solve It
Constipation happens. Nobody is spared, from infants, right up to our golden seniors. It can strike without warning, although sometimes, it can be predicted….
Jaundice in A Baby | “Should I Worry?” A Complete Guide For New Parents
Neonatal Jaundice or jaundice in baby occurs in about 50% of newborns, all within the first week of life. Usually, with proper care, and…
Mums With Mums – Busting Breastfeeding Myths Together
It’s World Breastfeeding Week 2020, Mums! August 1–7, 2020 occasioned the celebration of the 28th World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). This week-long annual initiative started…
Into The Unknown World Of Mosquitoes || (Don’t Bring Your Kids Along!)
Sundown All Around EEEEEEEEE! Slap! Twack! Twock! Ahh….! These are common sounds heard throughout Malaysian homes from sundown. In spite of our best endeavours…
The Start of Something New. Here’s How You Can Profit from Your Passion and Hobbies
The silver lining to this unprecedented time is that we have, to a greater or lesser degree, more time on our hands, schedules and…
Zoo Negara Reopens and It is More Than Just for Kids!
The RMCO came into effect on June 10, 2020, and will run until August 31, 2020. If things maintain and improve (read manageable Covid-19…
Hypertension in Pregnancy – Is It A Cause For Concern?
Congratulations! You are going to have a baby! Harkening back to the day you learnt you were pregnant, you would have been filled with…
The Rising Rage of Bullying | How Parents Can Play Their Role to Prevent Bullying Among Children?
On February 21 this year, the world met little Quaden Bayles. The 9-year-old was mercilessly bullied because of his dwarfism. It was so bad…
Are Rambutans Safe To Eat When You Are Pregnant?
South-East Asia is the capital of exotic fruits. From durians to mangosteens (manggis), chempedak to the langsat, the rose apple (jambu merah) to the…
Fruits for Pregnant Women | How Good Mangoes Are for Pregnant Women?
Nothing exudes exotic like mangoes do. Think mangoes and images of sunny beaches, blue skies, and cerulean seas pop into the mind. Complete your…
Nurturing the Art of Hobbies – Why It Is Good to Have a Hobby?
The Cambridge Dictionary defines a hobby as an activity that someones does for pleasure when they are not working. All of us have hobbies…
Fruits for Pregnant Women | Here Are The 9 Fun Facts of Mangosteens
With the durian crowned King of the Fruits, the mangosteen, a firm favourite, is our Queen. Previously, we delved into the many benefits of…
The Joy of Giving Through Hobbies | Time to Help Each Other
As time of writing, worldwide infections of COVID-19 have surpassed 8.2 million. Over 440,000 have died. The world is hoping, and praying for an…
Gift Ideas For Dad On His Special Day & Beyond
It’s Daddy’s big day come June 21. With the pandemic still holding fast, our celebrations this year may have to be muted. Nevertheless, with…
Fruits During Pregnancy | Can Pregnant Women Eat Durian?
Picture this. It is late in the evening, dinner is done and you are sitting comfortably watching TV, feet up. Baby is kicking vigorously…
The New Normal – Takeaway Lessons Under The MCO
The world upended with the arrival of COVID-19. In its wake it brought death, destruction and economic collapse. How much has changed in such…
Living With Pets | The Benefits of Having, Managing & Shedding Your Fear of Them
The pet industry is a behemoth with no signs of slowing down. The usual staple of pets include cats, dogs, fish and hamsters, among…
Dear Aspiring Writers, C’mon Over And Join Us!
If you are reading this article, chances are, you are at story.motherhood.com.my. We bid you a hearty welcome! We trust you have enjoyed reading…
Fear of Insects – Advice and Tips on How to Understand and Cope For Moms And Kids
It is the end of a long and tiring day. You settle yourself down for a well-deserved break with a nice cup of hot…
White Noise For Your Baby – Aiding Soothing Sleep
Sleep is a treasure. Sleep is both a need and luxury we cannot live without, regardless of age. A good night’s sleep in addition…
Homebound | It’s Time to Have Fun At Home!
As the spectre of Covid-19 still holds fast onto the world with no signs of abatement, many parents may be wondering what to do…
Holidaying Off The Beaten Track
While our children were celebrating their March school holidays, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that Malaysia will be on a movement control…
COVID-19 Outbreak – What Parents Should Know?
Silently, As I Lay Sleeping As 2019 wound down, a new threat emerged on the horizon. The world was oblivious. Then, as the new…
The Happy Wanderer | The Complete Guide to Start Jungle Trails with Your Children
In a previous post, we explored some fun in the sun places right here in the Klang Valley with the many public parks surrounding…
Let’s Have Fun In The Sun with Our Children
I love to play. Give me the chance and it wins hands down, every time, all the time. Indoors, outdoors, or parks, you name…
When Should My Children Get Flu Vaccine?
The flu season is upon us yet again. I remember in my younger days (not that I am that old now), there used to…