Would You Allow Your Employer to Vaccinate You? You Might Not Have a Choice!
byMums and dads, would you agree to be vaccinated by your employer? Well, like it or not, 70 per cent of Malaysian businesses will…
COVID-19
In light of the of the COVID-19 pandemic, Motherhood brings you a special category to feature informational articles such as online grocery stores and services where you can just shop online, fun activities to do at home with your little one, and how to ‘survive’ with your spouse and the entire family throughout this Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
One thing to keep in mind – Malaysians, please #StayAtHomeStaySafe. Please adhere to all rules and regulations, and advises from the government to. To the frontliners, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your sacrifices – your are truly the superheroes of COVID-19. To others, be patient and stay at home. Together, we can do this!
Should You Send Your Kids To School (If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms)?
byWhile we can’t ascertain the exact origin of this message, it has been making its rounds to parents and teachers everywhere, all weekend. The…
Reopening Schools With Reported COVID-19 Cases? Yea Or Nay
byParents should not solely let the school or authorities decide whether or not their children should return to the classroom after COVID-19 cases have…
UNICEF Representative To Malaysia Dr Rashed Mustafa Sarwar Talks To Motherhood.com.my About Pressing Issues On World Health Day Today
byEXCLUSIVE Question: COVID-19 has hit all countries hard, but its impact has been harshest on those communities which were already vulnerable, what can leaders…
COVID-19: A Mental Impact & How to Overcome It
by2020 will go down in history as a memorable year. While the medical community had always anticipated its possibility, its arrival inevitably caused chaos….
Emotional Abuse: The Signs To Watch Out For
byCovid-19, with its lockdowns worldwide, has seen incidences of abuse rose exponentially. While women and children usually bear its brunt, men are not exempted….
3 Important Updates That You Need To Know About The Schooling Year of 2021
byThe year of 2020 slipped through our fingers with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe. What we have not expected is…
Schoolchildren Can Now Read Digital Textbooks (Even Without the Access to the Internet!)
bySince it is officially MCO (again) from 13 January – 26 January 2021, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has taken a step towards electronic…
5 Families Share Parenting Lessons they Learnt from the Pandemic of 2020
byWith 2020 almost in the rearview mirror and a vaccine in clear sight ahead, what lessons can we say we have learnt as parents…
Birthday Party Themes You Can Plan for Your Kids During CMCO
byBirthdays are a must celebrated event and despite the pandemic that has been unstable lately, you must not ignore your loved one’s birthday parties….
Flu Vaccine In The Time Of Covid – Your Questions Answered
byThe onset of the coming winter heralds the start of the flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. To counter that, the 2020 – 2021…
How to Teach Children to Stay Positive During the Pandemic Lockdown? | Facing The 3rd Wave
byMy five-year-old daughter was very upset when I told her that we are going for the second lockdown in a few days time. She’s…
Giving Birth in the New Norm | 5 Important Things Malaysian Mums-to-Be Should Know
byThe hit of COVID-19 has changed our routine. With the increasing number of cases these days, it just shows that we cannot let our…
COVID-19 Impact: Here is How You Can Still Face The Job Loss Like A Hero
byCOVID-19 is never a joke. Many employees are laid off as a snowball from this pandemic. To cope with a job loss is hard,…
The Essential Necessities (That You Really Need!) When You Are Travelling These Days
byThough interstate travelling is not banned anymore, citizens are required to practice the new norms whenever they are, especially in crowded places. To travel…
Stay Safe In Comfort And Style With These Fabric Face Masks From Sunway Putra Mall
byAre you thinking of going to shopping malls safely in style and comfort? If yes, Sunway Putra Mall has got your back! On 21st…
COVID 19: 5 Risky Places That Parents Should Not Bring Their Children During The Pandemic
byThinking about safe places to bring your children during this (ongoing) pandemic? As we all are aware, we are still battling the deadly COVID-19…
COVID-19 Outbreak: The Psychological Effects & How to Make Your Kids Understand?
byThe outbreak of COVID-19 has a huge impact on any of us. To some parents, it is quite difficult to make kids understand COVID-19…
Go Back To School After MCO Safely With Our Important Tips
byParents are definitely being put in a dilemma with the school reopens this coming 15th. While the ministry is offering an option – should…
Schools to Reopen, But You Can Opt to Keep Your Kids at Home
byAs announced by the Education Senior Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin, schools nationwide are set to reopen for both primary and secondary students…
7 Types of Parents Post-MCO & The Parenting Tips That You Should Know
byBeing a parent has always been a challenge. After more than three months, how has the MCO been treating you? How has it changed…
The Joy of Giving Through Hobbies | Time to Help Each Other
byAs time of writing, worldwide infections of COVID-19 have surpassed 8.2 million. Over 440,000 have died. The world is hoping, and praying for an…
How to Help Our Kids Cope with a New Normal Life Post MCO?
byThis is something that has been on my mind for weeks. We know for a fact that for as long as there is no…
CONFIRMED | Pre-Schools & Kindergartens in Malaysia Allowed to Reopen Starting 1st July 2020
byGood news to all parents, yesterday, Senior Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the Education Ministry had allowed pre-school facilities and kindergartens…
Kawasaki-like Disease Linked to COVID-19 | What Parents Should Know
byHold up! Let us not be too happy and over-excited during this RMCO since the pandemic is still dominating the headlines in every country….
The New Normal – Takeaway Lessons Under The MCO
byThe world upended with the arrival of COVID-19. In its wake it brought death, destruction and economic collapse. How much has changed in such…
Locked In A New Norm: A Mother’s Take On Keeping It Real
by“I can’t do this anymore!” I lamented to my husband by MCO week #4. The novelty of wearing an interchangeable supermom/teacher cape has worn…
#responsMALAYSIA: A Special Project to Help Single Mothers during COVID-19
byIn times of turbulence, we can see people coming together to help those in need. That’s right. Being on the front line means braving…
Charity Begins at Home | Increase Your Good Deeds via These Online Donation Websites this Ramadan
byIn this month of Ramadan, everyone is taking the opportunity to do good deeds. One of the main highlights of doing good deeds is…
Expert Shares Tips on post COVID-19 Family Financial Stability & Loan Moratoriums
byWith Malaysia loosening its Movement Control Order (MCO), thoughts are now turning to making a financial comeback post Covid-19. It has been weeks of…
COVID-19, MCO, a New Birth, 2 Young Children: How 1 Couple Made it all Work under 1 Roof
byOne could say Lim Ming Yang was lucky. She delivered two weeks before the start of the Movement Control Order (MCO) and little Avery…
Proper Expert Grocery Shopping Tips During COVID-19
byWhile everyone feels some relief with the slight decrease in new COVID-19 cases in Malaysia and an increase in recovery, let us keep on…
Born in a Pandemic & a Lockdown: Kobe’s Dad Tells How He Became an Accidental Confinement Daddy
byKobe Neoh was born in the afternoon of 31st March 2020, right in the middle of Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO) when the country…
AskMeDoctor! Episode 1- Protecting Yourself & Your Baby During COVID-19 Pandemic
byCOVID-19 is affecting the way we live our lives. Mothers out there may be asking themselves regarding the impacts on their pregnancy during this…
Have to Work From Home due to MCO? Here is Something You Can Look Forward To
byFrom Day 1 of Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia, many of us have been working from home (WFH). While this can be good…
A List of 60+ Useful E-Learning Websites For Kids & Students During MCO
byNow that the Movement Control Order (MCO) has been extended until 14th of April, I bet everyone is getting restless. The announcement due to…
HELP! What to Do if My Child is Sick during this Pandemic?
byMommies, I hope you and your family are in a good condition especially during this global pandemic. I understand that everyone is restless and…
10 Basic Ingredients to Survive Movement Control Order (the Malaysian Way)
byAs everyone is well-informed, the Movement Control Order (MCO) has been extended until 14th of April. As much as we miss doing our daily…
Weathering COVID-19: Surviving The Lockdown With Spouse & Kids
byDo you remember the life you lived before Movement Control Order (MCO) was announced not too long ago? I used to have my alarm…
25+ Useful Online Groceries & Services for Malaysians During Movement Control Order (MCO)
byWith the uprising number of positive COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had implemented the movement control order (MCO) starting…
#StayAtHome And Enjoy These Activities With Your Kids (And The Entire Family)
bySeems like our March school holiday is turning into ‘holidays’ for almost everyone in Malaysia due to the restrictions of movements. Any travelling activities…
Probiotic, The Good Bacteria Prevents These Illnesses from Baby to Adults
byPicture this. You’re sitting at the playground watching your kids play and then, something unusual catches your eye. A sudden realization hits you. Come…
Homebound | It’s Time to Have Fun At Home!
byAs the spectre of Covid-19 still holds fast onto the world with no signs of abatement, many parents may be wondering what to do…
Holidaying Off The Beaten Track
byWhile our children were celebrating their March school holidays, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that Malaysia will be on a movement control…
COVID-19 Outbreak – What Parents Should Know?
bySilently, As I Lay Sleeping As 2019 wound down, a new threat emerged on the horizon. The world was oblivious. Then, as the new…
No Screens Allowed: Fun & Creative Playtime with Your Toddlers
byQuick question: Do you think you enjoyed a better childhood than your toddler or vice versa? While our childhood may be deprived of the…
How Far will it Spread? When will it End? Coronavirus Experts Answer 9 of Your Most Pressing Questions
byIt seems hard to believe that as little as two months ago, just as the world was celebrating year end, a deadly coronavirus would…
Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak: 10 Important Precautionary Steps to Protect Your Child and The Entire Family
byFrom Influenza A to the new Wuhan Coronavirus, Malaysia has been on a roll with viruses. The recent Wuhan virus has been dominating all…