Shedding Light on Mental Health in Malaysia: Expectation Vs Reality
There has been a recent surge of interest in mental health in Malaysia over the past decade. You won’t have to search that far…
“Cancer is Just a Word”: Activist Naliza Fahro-Rozi Shares Her Survival Story
Breast cancer kills thousands of Malaysian women every year, and the numbers are rising fast. Spreading awareness is becoming more important in this day…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022 Winners
The Motherhood Choice Awards have returned for another year, giving all mums the opportunity to vote and advocate for their favourite parenting and childcare…
This or That: Educational Toys Vs Educational TV Programmes
You’ve heard the saying that “a child’s brain is like a sponge”, absorbing everything it can in the early years of life. This “absorbent…
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Divine Destinations: 5 Holy Places You Can Pray at This Deepavali 2022
The Hindu Festival of Lights is an annual religious event observed by Hindus all over the world. It commemorates the triumph of Lord Krishna…
Make a Difference: These 8 Children’s Charities Are Waiting for Your Help
As much as we like to believe that every child is loved, fed, clothed and cared for, that is unfortunately not the case. Not…
“Mummy, I Can’t Read!”: What to Do If You Suspect Your Child Has Dyslexia
No one wants to hear that their child is disabled. Yet probably one condition that flies under the radar more often than we’d like…
Ladies, Keep Alert on These Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer to Watch Out for
No one wants to have the “cancer talk”. It’s tragic, depressing and hopeless. But it’s a talk that we must have regardless. When it…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Babylove Takes Home Two Awards
Being a baby is hard, what with all that growing up they have to do. A process that requires a lot of eating and…
Don’t Let This One Habit Stop You from Enjoying Motherhood, Mums
We all have that little voice in our heads. The one that constantly criticises us for small mistakes, the one that laughs at our…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Ayam Brand™ Wins Best Santan
If there’s one quintessential ingredient in almost all Malaysian cooking, it’s coconut milk. We use it in rendang and curry, in beverages like Cendol,…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Ayam Brand™ Wins Best Canned Food
Canning has always been one of the best ways of preserving food. It’s hygienic and retains the most nutrients. And when it comes to…
Mums, Here’s What You Can Look Forward to for Budget 2023
The recent Budget 2023 announcement by the Malaysian government has revealed some exciting new benefits for families, children and of course, mums. As we…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Manulife Precious Gift Wins Best Child Coverage Plan
Child insurance is one of those things that mothers have to think about even before the baby comes. However, not all insurance policies cover…
Ziploc® Hacks to Make Life Easier
Ziploc® bags have been around for decades, as early as 1968. It has since boomed in popularity as a multi-purpose storage container. A convenient…
5 Free Websites for Parents to Find Remote Jobs
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are after remote jobs. Many may feel that working full-time at the office just doesn’t…
6 Foods to Improve Your Child’s Eyesight
Nutrition plays a big role in your child’s overall wellbeing. When it comes to vision and eye health, food can be the first line…
Mums, Could You Be Depressed? Here are the Warning Signs
The ongoing misconception about depression is that it’s just feeling “a little sad”. But for those who actual struggle with this disorder, dealing with…
Effects of Inflation on Your Kids’ Mental Health
Childhood is a time of innocence, adventure and joy. It’s a moment in a person’s life where they truly get to experience the joys…
Motherhood Choice Awards: Bio-Oil® Wins Best Stretch Mark Care
Motherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
7 Ways to Manage Your Stress for Better Physical and Mental Health
Stress is a part of life, and, according to scientists, essential for the survival and success of a species. Millions of lifeforms have evolved…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: VITAGEN Wins Best Cultured Milk Drink
Cultured drinks are not just another health trend. They’ve been around a long time because they have wonderful health benefits. Aside from yoghurt and…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: CARRIE Junior Wins Best Kids Head to Toe
CARRIE Junior, a pioneer in kids’ bath products, has bagged the Motherhood Choice Awards 2022 in the Best Kids Head to Toe category. This…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Baby CARRIE Takes Home Three Awards
Baby CARRIE has won the hearts of Malaysian mothers in the Motherhood Choice Awards 2022 by bagging a total of three awards in the…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Byond28 Confinement Care Wins Best Confinement Centre
Motherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Sunway Pyramid Wins Best Shopping Mall
When it comes to weekend family activities, a trip to the shopping mall easily falls in the top 5 things to do. One shopping…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: U.n.i. Klinik Cheras Wins Best Child, General Healthcare, and Wellness Service
It’s important for families to have a trusted healthcare provider, especially for the children. Paediatric medicine must not only be effective but caring, gentle…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Tanamera Wins Best Postnatal Care Set
Childbirth is a harrowing experience. New mums need all the rest, pampering and self-care in order to fully recover, both physically and mentally. That’s…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: CryoCord Wins Best Stem Cell Bank
Motherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
Motherhood Choice Awards: Anmum™ ESSENTIAL Wins Best Growing Up Milk
Children require optimal nutrition to grow strong, smart and healthy. Whole foods are always the best source of nutrition. But it’s always a good…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Anmum™ Materna Wins Best No Added Sugars Maternal Milk
Prenatal nutrition is such an important factor when it comes to the foetal growth and development. There could be chances where pregnant mothers do…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Tommee Tippee Wins Best Feeding Bottle
Motherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Bubs® Wins Best Goat’s Milk
Motherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: BZU BZU Wins Best Baby Sensitive Skin Care
Motherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Clearblue Wins Best Pregnancy Test Kit
Motherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
Breast Cancer Welfare Association: Giving Hope in Darkest Times
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting Malaysian women. 1 in 19 women in the country are at risk of developing…
Baby Vaccination 101: COVID-19 Vaccine
This illness needs no introduction. COVID-19 is a relatively new infectious disease first discovered in 2019 in Wuhan, China. It was the cause of…
Baby Vaccination 101: JE (Japanese Encephalitis) Vaccine
According to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease endemic to Sarawak. So, if your baby isn’t born in Sarawak,…
Baby Vaccination 101: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Vaccine
We recently talked about the measles vaccine. But in Malaysia it is commonly incorporated as a 3-in-1 vaccine meant to protect newborns not only…
Baby Vaccination 101: Measles Vaccine
Measles is a highly contagious disease that is easily transmissible from person to person via droplets and close contact. It is important for newborns…
Baby Vaccination 101: Pneumococcal Vaccine
According to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, pneumococcal vaccines are one of the compulsory vaccines for Malaysian children. It protects against various strains of…
Baby Vaccination 101: Polio Vaccine
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the polio vaccine prevents the spread of the poliomyelitis disease, which is known to be life-threatening to…
Should Kids Be Allowed to Drink Coffee?
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks on the planet; outranking soda, juice and tea in many parts of the world. It is…
Baby Vaccination 101: DTaP Vaccine
The DTaP vaccine is one of the many compulsory vaccines for Malaysian children. It prevents the spread of three dangerous and life-threatening diseases: Diphtheria,…
Baby Vaccination 101: HiB Vaccine
The HiB vaccine is one of the mandatory vaccines for all Malaysian children. According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it prevents…
Healing Cancer with Food: Is it Possible? Here’s the Truth.
Cancer. A word that sends chills up the spine. Something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. And yet, the numbers don’t lie. More…
Cervical Cancer: Gynaecologist Shares Insights on This Silent Killer
For those unfamiliar with the disease, cervical cancer is one of the five most common gynaecological cancers that affect women. There needs to be…
Daddy Talks: What Do Men Really Think About Earning Less Than Their Partners
The gender pay gap has always been a bit of a touchy subject. We have been led to believe that women earn significantly less…
Baby Vaccination 101: Hepatitis B Vaccine
The hepatitis B vaccine is another vaccine that you will find on your newborn’s immunisation requirement. Here’s what you need to know about this…