Family Meals Are Important: Here’s How to Start Having Them
Family meals are one of the few family occasions where everyone can sit down, have a nice conversation and enjoy each other’s company. In…
Choose Wholesome, Choose URAI
Mummies, are you looking to feed your child with meals that are tasty yet healthy? Well, look no further than URAI—guaranteed to satisfy even…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 9: Fever in Babies & Kids: When to Hit the Panic Button?
Fevers are common among children, but new parents can be extra anxious when it happens to their newborns. After all, babies are still small…
Dos and Don’ts for Your Little Swimmer
Swimming is a fun activity, for both adults and children. Most of your childhood memories probably involved water. Whether that’s an inflatable pool, the…
Best Children’s Books About Inclusivity and Gender Identity
Books teach us all about the world, its cultures and most of all, its people. We are surrounded by so many diverse communities and…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
We all know drugs are bad, even though a lot of adults are guilty of using them. But that doesn’t mean our kids shouldn’t…
Celebrating the Dad-Bod: Why We Should Stop Body Shaming Dads
We’ve all seen the eye-catching marketing slogans. “Lose those love handles”, “Get ripped now”, “From dad-bod to Greek God”. These clever and witty fitness…
7 Things Dads Do That Make Their Sons Better Fathers in the Future
The phrase “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” contains more truth than you realise. People often use this proverb humorously, or sometimes…
Honouring Adoptive Dads and the Struggles They Face
Adoption is a broad and complex subject. But we are all in agreement that it’s a powerful act of compassion and sacrifice. Even if…
7 Malaysian Films to Watch With Your Dad on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a day full of celebration: food, presents and perhaps even some karaoke afterwards. But what to do when the sun finally…
8 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming. And aside from your dad’s birthday, now is the time to celebrate the man who has raised and brought you…
8 Best Father’s Day Gifts 2022
It’s almost June 19 and you know what that means. It’s time to think of something cool to gift your dad because their special…
5 Myths About Fatherhood Debunked
Fatherhood. Even now a thousand thoughts may be running through your mind on what this word personally means to you. For some it can…
Honouring Father Figures and Why They Matter
Fathers are a treasured part of the family. They are the providers and protectors that keep the family safe and happy. But in recent…
Feminism and Fatherhood: Things Dads Do That Raise Girl Bosses
Men are naturally expected to be the masculine, dominant presence in a family. Fathers are the yang to a mother’s yin. But as we…
5 Misconceptions About Stay-at-Home Dads That Need to Go
As gender norms become more fluid, more and more families are starting to embrace the reversal of parental roles. More men are willing to…
How to Not Raise Racist Children
We’re all living in an increasingly progressive world where people from all walks of life are accepted and embraced. Or, at least that is…
10 Popular Quotes About Fatherhood
The words of wisdom of our history are sometimes so poignant and universal that they stand the test of time. These quotes, spoken by…
Unmissable & Fun Activities for Your Kids This School Break
The school holidays are back so it’s time to plan the best time for you and your kids. After months of work and school,…
Full Steam Ahead with Thomas and Friends at Sunway Putra Mall
The school holidays are back again and the time has come for some well-deserved fun for both you and your kids. And what better…
Perfect Posture: How to Stop Your Kids from Slouching
Maintaining a good posture is the key to lifelong confidence and positive body image. It also ensures that you don’t suffer from debilitating medical…
How to Train Your Kids to Ride a Bicycle
Learning to ride a bicycle is a rite of passage for many children. It’s almost as important as learning to walk or speak; it…
Sister Guardians: The Realities of Mothering Your Younger Siblings
Parents are the foundation of a family unit. They are responsible for protecting, nurturing and accepting their children. But sometimes, due to unforeseeable circumstances,…
5 Flowers to Gift Your Mum to Show You Care Besides Roses
Mother’s Month is not complete without chocolates, cards and, of course, flowers. Flowers are an inherently feminine aspect of Mother Earth. There is nothing…
10 Reasons Why Being a Pet Mum Is the Best
For most people, pets are fun little companions that they keep around to enliven moments of boredom. For others pets are your chosen family,…
Rainbow Mums: Honouring Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Loss
Babies that are born after a miscarriage are often called miracle babies or rainbow babies. These babies come after a period of sadness and…
Take Your Kids on A Prehistoric Adventure at Sunway Pyramid this June 2022
What would happen if the prehistoric and the modern worlds were to collide? What would happen if dinosaurs took over the planet? Can humanity…
8 Malaysian Films to Watch With Your Mum in Mother’s Month
Western movies are great, and so are other foreign ones. But we have many homegrown gems too. If your mum is a hardcore movie…
Recognising Adoptive Mothers: The Unsung Saviour of Unwanted Children
Adoptive mothers are the unsung heroes of our community. These are the compassionate, selfless women who have taken it upon themselves to take in,…
Prospective Mothers and the Struggles They May Experience
Some women are blessed with a healthy reproductive system; they can conceive at the first try if they wish. Others may not be so…
8 Motherly-Themed Disney Animations You Must Watch With Your Kids
Many of us can’t reminisce our childhood without invoking fond memories of watching our favourite Disney animated films. For children, they’re like catnip—an endless…
How to Honour Your Mum Every Day
Mothers are the heart and soul of a family. They carried you for nine months, endured hours of gruelling labour, and brought you into…
Celebrating the Unconventional Malaysian Mums
When we mention the word ‘mother’, most of us will immediately imagine a traditional maternal figure. Someone who has conceived, delivered and raised a…
Why Every Day Should Be Mother’s Day
A mother is irreplaceable. We only get one in this lifetime, but many of us tend to forget this. As we grow up, we…
Debunking Myths of the ‘Evil’ Stepmother
From Cinderella to Snow White, from The Parent Trap to Ella Enchanted, stepmums have been dealt a bad rep since the inception of filmmaking….
Ways to Embrace Mother’s Month as a Single Mum
The month of May is also known as Mother’s Month and is a time to celebrate all the mums of the world, in whatever…
Celebrating Mother Figures on Mother’s Day
Mothers are our caretakers, protectors, and educators. They birthed us, fed us, and raised us. Their sacrifice simply cannot be repaid. Some people might…
8 International Flicks to Watch With Your Mum on Mother’s Day
Movies are the bread and butter of human entertainment. They cure our boredom, soothe our sorrows, and even offer some well-needed wisdom every now…
Unconventional Gifts for Your Mum This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and you might be wondering what to buy for your mum. You can’t give her another card, and she’s…
Hari Raya: A Time to Instil Forgiveness in Your Child
We’ve spent the entire month of Ramadan fasting to honour the less fortunate and paid alms to help the poor. All these rituals willingly…
7 Tips to Hosting an Open House This Raya
With COVID restrictions loosening and booster shots administered, everything may be returning to some semblance of normalcy. And just in time for Hari Raya,…
How to Be There for a Mum Who Has Lost a Child
We will all have to grieve the loss of a loved one in our lifetime. Just as our loved ones will grieve us when…
DIY Oil Lamps to Illuminate Your Home This Hari Raya
Illumination is a key aspect of Raya celebrations in Malaysia. Family festivities and visitations can carry on well into the night. It’s always the…
How Eid Is Celebrated in Other Countries
The word ‘Eid’ is an Arabic term for festivity, celebration, happiness, and feast. For Muslims, the day marks the end of Ramadan and the…
10 Must-Have Delicacies You Should Buy From Ramadan Bazaars
Ramadan bazaars are a staple in Malaysian culture; for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. They offer delicacies and dishes that you can only get once…
Battling COVID-19 With a Baby on the Way
It is not unheard of for pregnant women to contract COVID-19, in fact it’s happened more than once in Malaysia. But Elpeni Ramli, lactation…
“Riuh Ria Raya” with Sunway Velocity Mall and Your Loved Ones
In celebration of Ramadan and Hari Raya, Sunway Velocity Mall is organising a “Riuh Ria Raya” campaign. From 8 April to 8 May, a…
How to Make the Most of Ramadan’s Precious Minutes
The month of Ramadan is a time of prayer and purification. A time for reflecting on the hardship and tribulations of the less fortunate….
Dates: Why This Sacred Fruit Is a Ramadan Must-Have
Dates (also known locally as kurma) are a quintessential Ramadan delicacy enjoyed by all Muslims around the world. It is almost unheard of to…