Why ASEAN Needs the Sheconomy: Women Leaders Beyond Borders
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Everyone understands that parenting is not as easy as it seems. Being a parent is challenging. It is a process of promoting the physical, emotional, and social development of our children from the day they were born to a lifetime. Despite all the challenges and difficulties you have to endure, don’t ever regret being a parent. You will be happy when you see your children happy, grow up healthy, and successful. You will feel proud and happy as well! The sweetness of parenting goes a long way and it will stay for a lifetime. For the best parenting tips and stories, stay tuned at this page!
If Cleaning Feels Like a Workout, You Need to Read This
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Perfect Gifts for New Dads This Father’s Day
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The Secret Guardian in Your Belly: Why Gut Health Is the Key to Stronger Immunity
byWe often hear people say ‘take your vitamins’ or ‘get more rest’ when we talk about staying healthy. But there’s a part of your…
Childhood Abroad: Raising Kids Overseas
byFor many Malaysian parents, moving abroad is a leap of faith. It is not simply a day trip to the next town, but a…
Maintain Your Family’s Health with These Powerful Supplements
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Ageless Wellness: The Exercise Guide for Every Generation
byWe’ve been told that all exercise is good exercise. But what if there was more to it than that? What if there was a…
Mummies, Here’s the Secret Recipe for Fantastic Sex
bySexual intercourse is important for the success of any marriage. It’s more than just a way to reproduce. Great sex fosters better communication, trust…
Top 10 Movie Mums and Why We Love ‘Em
byThis Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the fierce, funny, and fabulous mums who’ve lit up our screens. From animated classics to heartfelt dramas, these iconic…
The Birds and The Bees: When Is the Right Time to Introduce the Topic of Sex?
byMany of us may have found out about sex much later in life – most likely during our tumultuous teen years. If not in…
A Clean Start: How Dad Can Help Make Mother’s Day Stress-Free
byMother’s Day is a special day to honour the motherly figure in our lives. It is a day to celebrate motherhood and appreciate the…
5 Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Kids
byNo two parents are equally alike; not in their mannerisms, experience and most definitely not in their parenting. But as unique as each parent…
Top 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for 2025
byMother’s Day is the second day of the year for you to truly treat the women who have brought life into the world. While…
Child Grief: How the Loss of a Parent Affects A Child
byDeath is an inevitable fact of life. But even though many adults understand this necessary but tragic truth, it doesn’t make it any easier…
Mummy Shares: How I Keep My Marriage Fun and Exciting
byAs a busy mother of three incredible kids, keeping my marriage fun and exciting is not an easy task. Daily life can be chaotic…
The Realities of Raising Kids in Shared Spaces
byI grew up as a bedroom child. Not in a sad, shut-off sort of way because it was just how things were. You went…
Self-Care or Self-Harm: Pampering Habits That May Be Dangerous
byA long-standing buzzword in the beauty and wellness industry, the term ‘self-care’ refers to those restorative activities designed to heal the body, mind and…
What Do the Bottle Cap Colours Mean? Choosing the Right Water for Your Family
byIf you’re a parent in Malaysia, chances are you’ve thought about your family’s water source more than once. Maybe you’re renting a water purifier….
Microwaves and Plastics: Here’s What You Need to Know
byThese days, some of us may feel that everything needs to be done quickly—and, if possible, with minimal effort—just to keep up with this…
How to Help Your Pre-Teen Deal with Acne
byAcne. We all remember it from our adolescence; the angry red pimples, the oily skin, the scars. Some of us may still be dealing…
Pre-Marriage Conversation: Are You and Your Partner Really Ready?
byWeddings in Malaysia are a big affair. From the glittering pelamin to the five-tiered cake, the matching family outfits to the meticulously planned door…
The True Cost of Parenting: How Global Tariffs Are Hitting Families Hard
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Comfy Diapers To Keep Your Little One Fresh and Happy All Day Long
byEvery baby deserves the best diaper money can buy. And these days, you can amazing nappies for your little one at a fraction of…
Baby Bathtime Essentials for Your Little One’s Daily Hygiene
byThere are so many baby shampoos and shower gels in the market these days. It can be hard to pinpoint exactly the ones that…
What Our Mums Taught Us About Turning a House into a Home
byIf you dig deep enough into your history, you’ll remember your many childhood homes, and just how much they meant to you growing up….
Here’s How You Can Protect Your Family’s Future
byIn a world full of uncertainties, us parents worry everyday about the fate of our loved ones. Whether that’s our children, our spouse or…
Malaysia’s Legacy Crisis: 85% Are Unprepared to Secure Their Family’s Future: Sun Life Malaysia Insurance Literacy Survey 2024/25
by85% of Malaysians face a looming legacy crisis without a financial legacy plan in place. This conclusion is highlighted in a Sun Life Malaysia’s…
Parenting Through the Ages: Bridging the Generation Gap in Your Family
byAre you living with your parents and raising your own children and don’t know how navigate through the generation gap? Or you’re planning to…
Simple Steps to Begin Teaching Your Child Personal Hygiene
byPersonal hygiene is critical for adults and children who want to stay clean and healthy. This includes almost everything we do in our daily…
Daddy Talks: How I Manage Balancing Roles in Marriage
byMarriage, with its daily chorus of joys, challenges, commitments, and compromises, is as colourful and varied as the people who make it. Weaving an…
Are Your Family, Kids and Pets Safe from Festive Fireworks? Learn Essential Safety Tips Now!
byThere’s something undeniably magical about fireworks lighting up the night sky during festive seasons. Whether it’s Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, or Deepavali, these…
What’s Behind Malaysia’s Declining Birth Rate and Why It Matters
byHey, mummies! Have you ever found yourself in peak stress between juggling work deadlines and making multiple lunches in record time while calming a…
The Dos and Don’ts of Hari Raya Shopping: A Parent’s Survival Guide
byRaya shopping is a yearly tradition, but let’s be honest – it’s not for the faint-hearted. Between the crowded malls, last-minute sales, and hungry,…
Ramadan in the Age of Social Media: Are We Overdoing It?
bySocial media has given Ramadan a serious glow-up. From bringing instant spiritual boosts to live-streamed tarawih prayers from iconic mosques like Masjid Negara Malaysia…
Parenting While You’re Unwell: What To Do When You Can’t Call In Sick
byThere’s a universal truth about parenting: you don’t get sick days. There’s no HR to approve your leave, no one to take over your…
Ramadan Essentials to Keep You Covered This Holy Month
byWith Ramadan just around the corner, it’s important to prepare all the essentials in honour of the holy month. From snacks and supplements to…
Are Young Children Ready for Digital Payments?
byI still remember the first time I held money in my tiny hands a crisp RM10 note that made me feel like the richest…
7 Things You Shouldn’t Do During Times of Inflation
byThere are a few things that you should avoid during times when prices of goods and services start to skyrocket. Even if you’re well-off,…
7 Secrets to Raising a Financial Whiz Kid
byMoney has always been a tough topic to talk about. It’s even harder to talk about it with your kids. However, it is important…
Is It Just a Daydream or Could It Be Epilepsy? Here’s All You Need to Know
byEpilepsy can be a terrifying condition to witness, and it can be even more terrifying to experience. While it is manageable with medication, epilepsy…
Daycare, Family, Friends or Just You: What Does Your Parenting Village Look Like?
byWhen we hear the phrase ‘it takes a village to raise a child’, some of our minds may often drift to nostalgic images of…
Endless Greens: Veggies You Can Regrow In Your Home
byVegetables are an indispensable part of our diet, even if some of us may not necessarily consume enough of them. Aside from trying to…
Parentification: How to Spot the Signs and Let Your Kids Be Kids
bySometimes duty, dreams and desire may take us away from our kids. They may then be left to fend for themselves in an unforgiving…
Quirky Cleaning Habits I Picked Up from My Mum
byWe inherit many things from our parents. Genes, heirlooms and of course, habits. Whether that’s how we eat, how we dress and yes, even…
Should You Get Your Kids An E-Wallet?
byThe world is increasingly going down the cashless route. Debit cards, bank transfers, Paypal, Bitcoin. And now e-wallets, which have recently become a popular…
Why Gentle Parenting May Not Be Working for You
byParents have been told how to raise their kids for decades, and from every possible source: family members, friends, books, magazines, tv shows, online…
Having a Baby in the Year of the Wood Snake? This Is for You!
by2025 marks the year of the snake, a time of wisdom, transformation and flexibility. And for many young parents, a time of new beginnings. …
DIY Snake Crafts to Do with Your Kids This Chinese New Year
byWith Chinese New Year so close, you may be looking fo some beautiful and inexpensive ways to decorate your house in the spirit of…
Snake Year Parenting Hacks: From Your Baobao’s Zodiac to Family Prosperity
byIt’s the moment you’ve been waiting for, parents! Your 2025 Chinese astrology forecasts. In the year of the Snake there is bound to be…