Why It’s Important to Teach Our Kids to Respect All Festivities
byLiving in a multi-ethnic country like Malaysia means the communities around us are made up of people from various backgrounds and cultures. Your next-door…
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Mummy Shares: How I Parent My Non-Rabbit Children as a Rabbit Mum
byAs parents, we may often wonder how best to raise our children and what kind of adults they will turn out to be. After…
Money-Drawing Feng Shui Secrets for the Year of the Water Rabbit. Ong Lai!
byHappy Chinese New Year! There is no better time to harness the auspicious energy of the new year to increase abundance and prosperity in…
Are You Expecting a Rabbit Child? Here’s the Secret to Raising One
byAs popular as Western astrology may be, Chinese astrology is equally as important to many Malaysians. Every year, bookstore aisles are filled with titles…
Boost Your Feng Shui Luck with Indoor Plants This Year of the Rabbit
byFeng Shui is the art of balancing natural life energy or chi within a home for prosperity, health, luck and love. Most practices include…
8 Chinese New Year Decorations for a Prosperous New Year
byLooking for the best Chinese New Year decorations ideas? Chinese New Year is just around the corner and as a Chinese person, I celebrate…
Are You Expecting? Avoid These Chinese New Year Foods and Beverages
byThe Chinese New Year is a time for reunions, celebration and of course, good food. A holiday is not complete without a table full…
CNY Spring Clean Your Home with These Cleaning Services in Klang Valley
byChinese New Year is here once more and between preparing for your reunion dinner, shopping for new clothes and house decorations, who has time…
Hop Into the Year of the Rabbit with These Bunny-Themed DIY Deco
byChinese New Year is nothing without its signature home decorations. From flowers and ornaments to wreaths and ang pows, each element has its own…
Bo Lui? Prosper This CNY and Save Money with These Hot Tips
byEveryone overspends a bit when the holidays come. Whether that’s on food, decorations or gifts. But for important, large-scale celebrations like Chinese New Year,…
Wisdom for Wealth: What the Year of the Rabbit Has in Store for Your Money
byWe’ve given you a general 2023 forecast based on your Chinese zodiac animal. But this time around, you’ll be getting the complete low-down on…
Everything Parents Need to Know in the Year of the Water Rabbit
byAnother year had passed and the cycle begins anew. This January 22nd marks a new beginning in the Chinese Calendar, bringing us new challenges…
6 Awesome Chinese New Year Photo-Ops and Temples to Visit with Your Family This CNY
byGet ready for an exciting adventure as we celebrate Chinese New Year this weekend! Firstly, we understand travelling with kids can be challenging at…
Don’t Stress, Mummy! Here Are 8 Kid-Friendly Restaurants for Your CNY Reunion Dinner
byOne of the highlights of celebrating Chinese New Year is the family coming together for their reunion dinner every CNY eve. It has an…
CNY Rabbit-Themed Recipes You Simply Must Try TU-gether with Your Kids
byEvery year, millions of people congregate with loved ones and family members for CNY reunion dinners. Dozens of delectable dishes are enjoyed from steamed…
Hop Into a Prosperous Chinese New Year with Sunway Pyramid
byGong Xi! Gong Xi! It’s time to say farewell to the Year of the Water Tiger as we welcome in our Water Rabbit on…
Top New Year’s Resolutions You Can Make as a Parent
byOh no, it’s that time of the year again. Everywhere you look is an ad for a new weight loss program. That one relative…
How to Prepare for the New Year
byAnother year has passed and it’s time to make plans for the future! While not necessarily associated with making those dreaded resolutions, there’s a…
Important Christmas Values You Should Cultivate in Your Home
byCharles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one of those quintessential Christmas movies that you can never escape during this time of the year. The…
Holiday Horrors: Why Kids May Misbehave More During The Holidays and What You Can Do
byNothing kills the holiday mood faster than a screaming, crying child. But what exactly is it about holidays and celebrations that make kids go…
Fun Christmas Activities to Make Your Festive Season Even Merrier
by♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪♫ Fa la la la la, la la la la ♫♪ ‘Tis the season to be…
Perfect Christmas Gifts to Get Your Loved Ones This Season of Giving
by‘Tis the season to be jolly! Well, almost. Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to get your Secret Santa hat on,…
A Magical Christmas Comes Early this Year with Sunway Pyramid
by‘Tis the season to be jolly! Immerse yourself in a Wander Wonder Christmas at Sunway Pyramid, LG2 Blue Concourse from 18 November 2022 all…
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Divine Destinations: 5 Holy Places You Can Pray at This Deepavali 2022
byThe Hindu Festival of Lights is an annual religious event observed by Hindus all over the world. It commemorates the triumph of Lord Krishna…
Here’s How Insta-Parents Styled Their Tots for National Pride
byThe holidays are a great time for family bonding. Whether it’s going out for picnics, shopping, meals or even to celebrate special events. One…
Show Your Pride and Win a Prize in the Motherhood National Day Video Contest
byIn conjunction with Malaysia’s 65th Independence Day, Motherhood is giving away 65 attractive prizes to our lucky winners! Simply join our video contest and…
What Your Child Can Learn About Eid al-Adha
byEid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’ and commonly referred to as Hari Raya Haji in Malaysia, is one of the more…
15 Hari Raya Haji Greetings to Send to Your Loved Ones
byHari Raya Haji, also known as “Eid al-Adha”, “Aidiladha” or “Hari Raya Qurban/Korban” is one of the biggest celebrations observed by Muslims around the…
10 Popular Quotes About Fatherhood
byThe words of wisdom of our history are sometimes so poignant and universal that they stand the test of time. These quotes, spoken by…
5 Flowers to Gift Your Mum to Show You Care Besides Roses
byMother’s Month is not complete without chocolates, cards and, of course, flowers. Flowers are an inherently feminine aspect of Mother Earth. There is nothing…
To the Teacher Who Inspired Me to Become One
byI know it has become a cliché to ask if there is a teacher who influenced you to be who you are. However, I…
Ways to Embrace Mother’s Month as a Single Mum
byThe month of May is also known as Mother’s Month and is a time to celebrate all the mums of the world, in whatever…
An Exclusive with Kaka Azraff on Parenting and Hari Raya
byShortly before Hari Raya and Mother’s Day, Kaka Azraff took some time off her busy schedule to chat exclusively with Motherhood.com.my. The popular singer…
Unconventional Gifts for Your Mum This Mother’s Day
byMother’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
byWe’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
byWith COVID restrictions loosening and booster shots administered, everything may be returning to some semblance of normalcy. And just in time for Hari Raya,…
DIY Oil Lamps to Illuminate Your Home This Hari Raya
byIllumination 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
byThe word ‘Eid’ is an Arabic term for festivity, celebration, happiness, and feast. For Muslims, the day marks the end of Ramadan and the…
Mummy Shares: Why I’m Letting My Kids Start Fasting from a Young Age
byWow, I can’t believe that we are already almost to the end of Ramadan! Isn’t it amazing how quickly time passes? It seemed like…
10 Must-Have Delicacies You Should Buy From Ramadan Bazaars
byRamadan bazaars are a staple in Malaysian culture; for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. They offer delicacies and dishes that you can only get once…
How To Get Your Kids Excited for Tarawih
byPreparing young children for Ramadan entails a variety of daily practises. It’s not only about enthralling them with activities so that they can learn more…
“Riuh Ria Raya” with Sunway Velocity Mall and Your Loved Ones
byIn celebration of Ramadan and Hari Raya, Sunway Velocity Mall is organising a “Riuh Ria Raya” campaign. From 8 April to 8 May, a…
Should You Fast While Breastfeeding? Lactation Consultant Provides the Answers
byIf you are breastfeeding, should you fast during the upcoming month of Ramadan? This is a question on many mums’ minds and there really…
Mummy Shares: My Experience Preparing My Kids to Fast During Ramadan
byAlthough Muslim children are expected to begin sawm (i.e., fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, the third pillar of Islam) when they reach…
How to Make the Most of Ramadan’s Precious Minutes
byThe 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
byDates (also known locally as kurma) are a quintessential Ramadan delicacy enjoyed by all Muslims around the world. It is almost unheard of to…
8 Trusted Ramadan Activities to Enjoy with Your Children
byRamadan begins tomorrow! While you’re busy preparing for that first day and the month ahead, don’t forget to get your little ones ready as…
2 Prosperity Vege Recipes This Chinese New Year
byChinese New Year is just around the corner. It is a time for family gatherings and feasting. It is believed, abstaining from eating meat…
2 Abundance Fish Recipes for Chinese New Year
byIn Chinese, the Mandarin word for ‘fish’ (yu) is a homonym for ‘surplus’. Hence, fish symbolises abundance. Therefore, fish must be served during a…