Picking the Perfect Pet: Best 5 Starter Pets for Families
Rainbow fish was one of my starter pets when I was 5 years old. I can still remember so vividly how my siblings and…
5 Ways You Can Adopt Positive Parenting Without Spoiling Your Children
Positive parenting – does it sound plausible in your household? Before saying ‘No’ to it at your first glance, what you truly need is…
How To Teach Kids To Be Thoughtful and Considerate
You must learn to be thoughtful and considerate towards others. This is what my mother has been reinforcing ever since I was a little…
Stay-at-Home Effects During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Help us by staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Go out only when necessary. Always wash or sanitise your hands. These principles, lockdowns…
5 Educational Shows on Netflix For Your Stay-at-home Kids
Do you notice any educational shows available on Netflix? Not only for you, but for your children who are currently staying at home for…
Top 5 Reasons Why Malaysian Mums Think That English Is Important For Children
Have you ever thought of why English is important for children? Why have you been playing nursery rhymes for your babies and toddlers, as…
Attractive Shapes & Colours Are What Your Children Need To Get Enough Nutrition
It is mealtime! And in a perfect world, your child eats what is being put out on the table and that is that. Ah,…
You Aren’t Helping Your Children In Their Homework If You Adopt These 5 Parenting Styles
Have you ever thought about your parenting styles? How do you deal with your little children when they cry or throw tantrums? How about guiding…
Easy (Well, Almost) Ways To Embrace Your Postpartum Body
Here’s one of the most troublesome concerns for all pregnant women after delivery: How can I bounce back from my postpartum body after delivery?…
Why Being In The Present With Your Children Is Better Than Giving Them Presents
It hurt me whenever I heard from my pupils: My mum and dad are always on their phone. My parents were not listening to…
Memories About Teo Chew Chai Kueh – Sharing From A Granddaughter’s Point Of View
This is my grandmother. She is now 79-years-old. Since young, here’s what I remember most about her – she would always make us scrumptious meals…
Vow To Work On Your Weaknesses Today (Especially For Procrastinators)
Do you ever wish you had 48 hours in a day? Procrastination happens no matter how much time we have, if we do not…
4 Seemingly Innocent Behaviours That Could Harm Your Baby
Doesn’t your heart melt when you see pictures and videos of cute little babies? Their tiny feet, cute smile and chubby cheeks make it hard…
Obese Toddlers Might Be Cute, but You Need to Watch Out for Their Health! Here’s Why
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see an obese toddler? Do you think they are adorable and cute? Or…
Are You Guilty Of Being An Instamum? The Checklist Does Not Lie
Read on if you are a mother and you have social media accounts. How do you usually keep the special moments you spend with…
Have You Gone From High Flyer To Air Fryer? Simple Steps To Get Your Mojo Back
Have you been struggling to get your mojo back recently? Do you ever reminisce about the good old days, where you were so energetic…
“My Child is So Slow!” Let’s Try These Alternatives For Children Who Take Their Time In Getting Ready
Whether it is leaving from home to school or leaving the beds to get ready for their online lessons, our children just seem to…
Online Playschool for Toddlers: Yes or No?
If it is hard for 4-6 years old children to learn online, wouldn’t it be more challenging for 2-3 years old toddlers? This was…
Teaching Children On How to Make Friends At School
What’s the craziest thing you had ever tried with your friends during your schooling years? I remembered getting friends to join me on a…
5 Signs That You Shouldn’t Ignore In Your Toxic Relationship
The following story relates me to the term: toxic relationship. My mother has a friend who calls her from time to time to talk…
International Women’s Day: Raise A Family That Respects Women
A simple question to kickstart your day – When is the International Women’s Day? You are right! International Women’s Day falls on 8th March…
It’s Time to Tell Our Teens The Truth About Credit Cards
What comes to your mind when you heard about credit cards? My past school experiences had led me to have a very negative impression…
A Complete Family Plan of Workout and Detox Post Chinese New Year
This is how I feel each time after a Chinese New Year feast: That’s enough! I need to take a break from food. Whether…
Discover Your Partner’s Love Languages For Your Intimate Relationship
Have you ever thought about how do we feel loved in a relationship? Or how do we make our partner feel appreciated? For many…
3 Ways to Practise At Least 50% Healthy Eating During Chinese New Year
Whenever you mention about healthy eating during Chinese New Year, here’s what you will hear from your family members or relatives, Aiya, once a…
4 Ways to Prepare Your Year One Children for Primary Schooling
Here comes the year of 2021 and our 6-year-old kids have now graduated from their pre-schooling years. So, what’s their next learning stage then?…
3 Important Updates That You Need To Know About The Schooling Year of 2021
The year of 2020 slipped through our fingers with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe. What we have not expected is…
8 Essential Skills That Our Children Are Losing Right Now
When was your last time holding and looking at a map? When was your last time reading a recipe from a recipe book? We…
4 Ways on How You Can Teach Your Children About Household Chores
How do you feel when you foresee a pile of household chores on your way back from work? Do you feel exhausted, frustrated and…
The KonMari Method Of Tidying Up With Your Children To Kick Start Your New Year!
As working parents, what is that one frustration that we constantly suffer at home? It is undeniably the unorganised and messy household items and…
Our Children Need To Know That They Aren’t Going To Survive By Saving Only
I believe most of us have heard of the saying, ‘A penny saved is a penny earned.’ However, is it true that we can…
5 Exciting Games That Are Perfect For Your Family Bonding Night
Here’s how I used to spend my family nights during my childhood: After dinner, my dad would play Chinese chess with my siblings while…
4 Meaningful & Family-Friendly End-Of-The-Year Activities to Wrap Up Your Year
So, here’s a question: What is that one word that pops up in your mind when you think of 2020? COVID-19? Movement Control Order…
Celebrating World Children’s Day – 4 Reasons Why Our Children Are Lucky to Be Born in Malaysia
Children’s Day is certainly one of the happiest days for children at school. Our children will get to play interesting games and enjoy a…
Green Cleaning Hacks with A Lemon and Toothpaste
Guess what, lemons are not just fruits and toothpaste is not just for cleaning our teeth. In today’s article, we are going to explore…
Watch Out! Fear of a Better Option (F.O.B.O.) Is Making You Suffocating!
F.O.B.O., or the Fear of A Better Option, comes when we struggle to choose just one from a variety of perfectly acceptable options. Working…
Remember These 8 Kitchen Hacks To Save Your Best Recipe
Let’s face it! We don’t know what we do not know. As parents, we always prepare the best for our children, needless to say…
World Food Day – These Unsung Food Heroes Worth Our Respect!
Food is one of the necessities in our lives. However, do we truly appreciate our food that we have on our dining table? In…
What Every Parent Must Know About Perfectionism
This is what describes perfectionism in a perfect way, This is not good enough! You might think that perfectionism is a must for our…
If You Are Struggling from Stress, Read These Practical Solutions to Survive a Stressful Life
If we are given a choice, most of us would choose to have a stress-free life. However, it turns out that we need a…
4 English Enrichment Programmes in Malaysia | To Kickstart Your Children’s Early Language Journey
Malay, Chinese, English, Tamil – you name it, and most of the Malaysians can speak in at least these two languages. Besides our first…
Find Happiness In the Mid-Autumn Festival Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic
What comes to your mind when you think of the mid-autumn festival? Whether it is a mooncake, a lantern or even the moon, it…
4 Mathematics Enrichment Programmes For Your Children’s Logical Brain Development
Have you ever considered about alternatives for your children’s after school classes? If so, we must first think about the reasons why we send…
Make Your Naysayers Awkward with Positive Thinking
If I tell you that we are not born with positive thinking, you would most likely deny it. However, it applies to most of…
Confidence VS Control: What If Our Children Can Speak Their Minds?
“Mum, I am feeling tired and stressed. Can I stop some of my extra classes?” “No, you can’t.” “Why, mum?” “Don’t ask so much!…
Dear Mothers, If You Are Struggling From Breastfeeding Now, Read This.
As mothers, we always want to give the best to our babies. Guess what, breastfeeding is the best natural gift you can give your…
4 Things You Think Wrongly About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can either be a wonderful experience or a nightmare to a first-time mother. Picture this. As you are near to your labour and…
No More Phones! The Importance of Dining Table Mannerism for Your Children
Particularly in Asian culture, dining table mannerism plays an important role in our daily lives. Therefore, being born in a Chinese family in Malaysia,…
No More Begging To Short Attention Span Kids | Here’s How You Can Help to Improve It
If you are reading this article in the middle of your work, it simply indicates that you are distracted. We, similarly to our children,…