Producing or Reducing Breast Milk with Chinese Medicine & Treatment
Many factors contribute to the lack of breast milk production. You may want to consult your lactation consultant to make sure that you are…
The Fun & Colourful Gymboree in Malaysia is Perfect For Your Kids’ Early Childhood Development
Keen on providing her toddler with regular opportunities to socialise, Teh Yen Hong signs up her 15-month old for play sessions at Gymboree Play…
How To Prepare Your Daughter For Her First Period
Getting your first period can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. As a parent, there are a few things you can do…
Ways To Raise A Son Who Respects Women
There have been more and more cases about sexual harassment or violence we hear about on the news lately. With the #MeToo movement, it…
Signs Of An Overprotective Parent
It is understandable that parents are concerned about their children, which can only mean they love their children. However, too much of anything is…
The Importance Of Parental Involvement In Education
Most parents should already know by now the importance of parental involvement in their child’s education. Unfortunately, many parents are either unwilling or too…
The Importance Of Father-Daughter Relationship
The father-daughter relationship is very important for a girl as it affects her in many ways. A father’s influence in his daughter’s life can…
What To Do When Babies Cry For No Reason
It can be very frustrating when trying to understand what your baby wants or needs when they don’t know how to speak yet. The…
How To Make Sure Your Kids Stay Awake In Class
Have you ever been so sleepy to the point that you could immediately fall straight to sleep if your eyelids just fall shut? This…
Waking The Kids Up For School
One of the biggest struggles for most parents is waking the kids up for school. The children will always find it difficult to wake…
Going Through Pregnancy With Diabetes
It’s not easy going through pregnancy, fully knowing that you’re diabetic even before you were pregnant. Lilly shares her story of how she went…
Should You Let Your Teen Date
Most Asian parents are against their teenagers getting into relationships and would prefer them focusing on their studies. Well, that is a very rational…
How Crying During Pregnancy Affects Baby
What most people already know is that whatever pregnant mothers consume as well as their activity levels and overall health condition contributes to affecting…
The Impacts of Radiation on Pregnancy
It is very important that pregnant women are aware of the risks and dangers of the radiation that they are and can be exposed…
Why Some Fathers and Sons Don’t Get Along
Fathers are often the ones who are strict with the sons while mothers are the nurturing ones who would be more understanding. This may…
Experiencing Both Natural Birth And C-Section Surgery
Some mothers have only experienced natural birth while some only Cesarean section. Michelle is a mother of two sons who have experienced both natural…
The Pros And Cons Of Living With In-Laws
As Asians, it is completely normal to move in with the parents-in-law after marriage. This is because, in our culture, the eldest sons are…
Why Mothers Are So Important To Us
We may not notice it but no matter how much we’ve grown, we will still be babies in our mother’s eyes. We also may…
Thyroid Problems and Pregnancy
Thyroid problems can not only affect you but also your baby. Because of that, it is extremely important to be tested before planning for…
Children Living With Divorced Parents
When two people decide to get a divorce, it seems like everything only revolves around both of them. Some parents tend to forget about…
What It’s Like Having Test Tube Babies
A test tube baby is a successful result of the in vitro fertilisation (IVF) technology. Test tube babies are becoming increasingly popular and common…
Risks Of Childhood Obesity
The statistics of Malaysians suffering from obesity has been increasing drastically over the years. According to Star2, Malaysia is now Asia’s fattest country with…
The Unrealistic Portrayal Of Childbirth On TV
Before experiencing childbirth, have you ever just watched a childbirth scene on TV and then begin fearing the process of giving birth? Well, you’re…
Caring For A Premature Baby
Did you know that caring for a premature baby may be a little more different than caring for a normal baby? A premature baby…
Fun Activities For The School Holidays: A Cruise Trip
The school holidays are approaching and you’re thinking of planning something different for the kids this time? Have you and your children experienced going…
Enjoy The School Holidays By Discovering The Ocean With Aquaria KLCC
Have your kids been to an oceanarium before? Though there are quite a few numbers of oceanariums in Malaysia, Aquaria KLCC provides a lot…
MyBalloonFiesta returns with a Special Balloon & Breakfast in Putrajaya
The school holidays are coming! Are you still having a headache in trying to plan the ideal holiday for your family? It gets pretty…
International Women’s Day Special – Being A Single Working Mum
International Women’s Day is a global day which celebrates the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women. In honour of this day, Ms…
Foster The Love Of Learning In Your Kids With Eye Level
We’ve all once been kids too, we all know how dreadful it can feel when we hear the words “study” or “learn”. To most…
Why Pregnant Women Have Cravings
Everyone has cravings once in a while but pregnant women seem to have it worse than anyone. It is already known that pregnancy causes…
Benefits Of Music Therapy for Pregnancy
Did you know that listening to music can be very beneficial for your pregnancy? It is very normal for new mothers to be anxious…
Breastfeeding Vs Formula Feeding
Deciding between breastfeeding and formula feeding your newborn baby is probably one of the biggest concerns of new mothers. Mothers want nothing but the…
What It’s Like Having Twins
Finding out that you’re having twins can be a little overwhelming but that only means double the bundle of joy! This would be perfect…
Why Non-Chinese Parents Prefer Chinese Schools
The lack of interest and trust in the national schools’ education system is becoming increasingly apparent over the years. More and more parents are…
The Good And Bad Of Marrying A Younger Man
In Asian culture, most women would prefer marrying a man older than them. It’s extremely rare to hear a woman say, “I dream of…
The Importance Of Sleep For New Mothers
Everyone knows how tiring being new mothers can be, with the baby constantly keeping you awake all night. However, not many people realise how…
Modern Parenting: Treat Your Kids Like Friends
Modern parenting is very different from traditional or helicopter parenting. This method is where you treat your kids like friends while balancing between being…
The Love-Hate Relationship Between Siblings
Have you ever hated your sibling so much, you wanted to kill them but love them so much, you can’t live without them? Most…
Tips To Maintain A Good Relationship After Having Children
The relationship between husband and wife may grow distant with the arrival of kids. Being happily married to her husband for 24 years now,…
What Parents Can Do To Bring Siblings Closer
Siblings fight and argue all the time, it is very normal and may occur on a daily basis. It gets very frustrating for parents…
The Issue Of Son Preference
Despite the rise of women independence in this modern day and age, there are still people preferring sons over daughters in Asia. It could…
Parents Shouldn’t Force Children To Be Vegetarian
Parents who are vegetarian may think that this would be the best diet for their children as well. However, parents shouldn’t force children to…
Managing A Demanding Child
Some kids can be so bossy and entitled, I’m sure we’ve all come across children like this. Is your child also like this? If…
How Age Gap Affects Sibling Relationships
You may not believe it but age difference can affect relationships between siblings. If you want to know how age gap affects sibling relationships,…
How To Make Your Stubborn Child Listen: Reverse Psychology
Making your stubborn child listen to you might just be one of the most difficult things ever. Most parents are likely to go through…
Ways To Raise Independent Children
It is understandable when parents get a little protective of their children. However, being overprotective may not be a good thing when your child…
The Importance Of Seeing A Doctor Upon Finding Out About Pregnancy
After the first birth, some mothers tend to gain more confidence and decide not to consult a gynaecologist immediately after finding out about their…
What It’s Like Suffering From Postnatal Depression
It is not uncommon for new mothers to suffer from postnatal depression. As having a baby means a permanent change in your life, it…
The Effectiveness Of Heavy Punishments
Asian parents are known to discipline children with punishments that may seem heavy to others. These punishments are not for nothing if they are…