Breakthrough for Autism Awareness: M’sia Awakens To Those With ASD
byAutism awareness in Malaysia has witnessed a breakthrough. On 26 March 2019, seven days before World Autism Awareness Day celebrated on April 2 every…
Wellness
Wellness is a comprehensive collection of information, guides, preventative procedures, illnesses, advice, tips and many more from the experts. Our little darlings’ immune system is not the same as us the adults. We know how important it is for every parent to take care of their children from day 1. Perhaps not everything but increasing (and improving), read articles from our Wellness if you have any concern regarding your children’s health. Take extra precaution and go extra miles when you prepare yourself before anything bad happen. Get the information you need only from Motherhood Story.
New police SOP introduced to handle persons with autism
byThere will be a new standard operating procedure (SOP) to handle persons with autism. The new SOP is following the case of Ahmad Ziqri…
The Impacts of Radiation on Pregnancy
byIt is very important that pregnant women are aware of the risks and dangers of the radiation that they are and can be exposed…
‘I Did This Because I Wanted to Be Zapped’ How To Stop Kids From Engaging In Death-Defying Stunts
byWe’re not talking about clueless kids who don’t know the danger of playing with fire or electricity. We are not talking about tiny tots…
Thyroid Problems and Pregnancy
byThyroid problems can not only affect you but also your baby. Because of that, it is extremely important to be tested before planning for…
Risks Of Childhood Obesity
byThe statistics of Malaysians suffering from obesity has been increasing drastically over the years. According to Star2, Malaysia is now Asia’s fattest country with…
Child Kidney Disease: Catch These Symptoms To Avert A Life Threatening Outcome
byThursday 14th March 2019 is World Kidney Day. It is perhaps the most appropriate time to talk about the growing prevalence of kidney disease…
The Journey of Soraya: When Down Syndrome Inspires Lives and Perspectives
bySoraya is a spunky little girl. And a busy one at that. At three and a half years old, her timetable is packed. Every…
1st Autism Friendly Shopping Centre Sunway Putra Mall launches ‘Autsome’
byFebruary 26, 2019 marks an important milestone for autism awareness in the country with the first autism-friendly shopping mall in Malaysia being launched. Sunway…
Exclusive: Living With Kidney Failure and Dialysis, Aniza Tells Her Story
byMeet Nur Aniza binti Kamari, a 50-year old end stage renal failure patient at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). Aniza has been on dialysis…
Dealing with Dengue: Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family
byWith the sudden wave of dengue cases sweeping the nation, parents should be cautious and check your house and surroundings areas for any stagnant…
What You Need to Know About Dengue: Cause, Symptoms, and Prevention
byWith Malaysia’s hot and humid tropical climate, most people here are no stranger to dengue and have heard of it at least once. However,…
Gluten and Dairy-Free Party Recipes for Kids: Orange and Garlic Chicken Drummets, Fruit Skewers
byHere are another two recipes contributed by Irene Lok, a Malaysian who lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand. Irene owns and runs NutriActionz Natural…
Gluten and Dairy-Free Party Recipes for Kids: Meat Balls with Carrots, Grilled Vegetable Skewers
byHere are two recipes contributed by Irene Lok, a Malaysian who lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand. Irene owns and runs NutriActionz Natural Health…
Be Aware of Kawasaki Disease, Your Child’s Heart May Depend On How Alert You Are
byAlison wasn’t that worried when her 21-month old daughter Andrea started having a low grade fever of around 38.5°C on January 9 last year. …
How to Prevent Autism during Pregnancy
byEven up until today, the causes of autism has not been clearly discovered. However, genes are believed to be one of the factors to…
Sunway Putra Mall Set to be the 1st Autism-Friendly Mall in Malaysia
byEveryone has their own opinion about what autism is, but few get close enough to really understand them. Good news to families with autistic members…
How To Stop Smoking During Pregnancy
byTo stop smoking is a tough thing to do. It’s just ain’t easy. But now that you’re pregnant, stopping has never been so important….
Rubber Duckies: Are Your Child’s Bath Toys Clean?
byRubber duckies are duck shaped toys, yellow in colour and have a flat base for it to float on water. And, it is also…
5 Awesome Things About Autism That You Didn’t Know
byThe challenges of an autism spectrum are easy to identify, clear and distinct. But, being autistic isn’t all about impossible challenges. In fact, autistic…
Can You Prevent Your Child from Developing Allergies?
byAllergic conditions can range from an allergy to certain foods, allergy to airborne substances, asthma to life-threatening allergic reactions. It is known that these…
5 Important Things Parents Must Know About Jaundice In Babies
byFor every newborn, healthcare providers will do several examinations and test to make sure your baby is healthy and well. One of the conditions…
Mothers, Is It Necessary to Remove Your Kids’ Tonsils?
byMothers, do you know what is tonsillitis? Yup, it’s that inflammation of the tonsils, IF you frequently suffer from a sore throat. It can…
Healthy Food Ideas For Your Toddler
byA varied, balanced diet of healthy food is key to helping your toddler thrive. By age two, your child should be eating three small…
Lessons To Be Learnt From Incident of Baby Swallowing Her Pacifier
byAn Australian mom recently recounted the misadventure that had happened to her 18-month-old daughter, Aurora. Stacey Willett, who lives in the state of Queensland,…
10 Home Safety Tips For New Parents
byEvery parent wants their children to grow up healthy and strong in the place where they deserve to feel safest: at home. The good…
15 Signs That Your Child Might Have Been Sexually Abused
byWith the news of children being sexually abused and even impregnated by adults, including fathers, brothers and even grandfathers, it’s time to once again…
Is Malaysia’s Hospital Care Good Enough?
byAs parents, nothing matters more than being able to see your child grow up healthy and well. However, for father Desmond Neo, that dream…
Why You Should Never Overlook Your Child’s Digestion
byA bowl of cut fruits? Checked. A sippy cup of milk? Checked. A carrot, spinach and chicken porridge? Checked. Parents would be proud that…
Picky Eaters: Reasons and Steps To Help Them
bySome parents are “lucky” to have kids that eat almost anything from when they were born until they are old enough to buy food…
Healthy Meals With The Ingredients You Can Find in Malaysia
byEating healthy can be considered as a hard task to fulfill because junk foods are much cheaper and old habits die-hard. But what if…
Dinner is Important for Every Family To Have
byIt’s common for parents to be too busy with works and to run some errands, but they have to remember that family is a…
3 Reasons Why Organic Baby Food Is Better
byHighlighted As a mother, we always make sure that our baby gets the best of everything we can give. Organic baby food is one…
Trendy, Yummy and Easy Baby Food Recipes
byGoing organic and hands-on for baby food is a trend these days, especially when the cost of making it yourself is so much lower…
Dealing with my child’s eczema (Avene)
byWhen my baby first developed patches of scaly skin, I mentioned it to his doctor and was assured that it was totally normal. “His…
Understanding Colic in Baby
byColic or abdominal pain or cramps are sudden attacks of gut irritation, bloatedness and discomfort. It may present as prolonged crying i.e. unsettled baby…
Chickenpox in Pregnancy
byIf you’ve never had chickenpox before, and you catch it during pregnancy, it can be dangerous for you and your baby. However, this is…
Superfoods for Babies: Avocado
byWe’ve all heard and read about superfoods. They are selected foods that are identified as packed with essential nutrients and have a wide range…
The importance of vaccinations.
byThe human body is indeed an amazing living machine which has the capability to heal itself and fend off diseases naturally. However, there are…
Protecting your baby’s skin barrier: Stop protease attacks and control eczema
byby Associate Professor Giam Yoke Chin, Sr. Consultant Dermatologist, National Skin Centre, Singapore. A topic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a skin disorder…
Dealing with diaper rash
byDiaper rash is marked by red, angry and vulnerable-looking skin in the diaper region – buttocks, thighs and genitals. A baby with diaper rash…
Dealing with common baby skin problems
byIntertrigo Intertrigo is a skin condition often found in chubby babies, particularly those who find it difficult to hold up their heads. This causes…
Common baby skin problems
byIf there is one inevitable thing about a baby’s skin, it’s bound to be rash-prone during the first year. Babies have the most sensitive…
In A Glance: Colic
byWhat is it? Highlighted Defined as inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy and well-cared-for baby, colic usually occurs for more than three hours a…
Common Cold In Babies? How To Deal With It?
byA common cold is a viral infection which affects your baby’s upper respiratory tract – the nose and throat. The first thing you would…
Fever in babies
byA fever usually indicates that your child’s little body is busy fighting an infection. Listed here are the symptoms to watch out for. Use…
Dealing with Flu in babies
byThe flu can be especially dangerous to young babies. It is caused by the influenza virus. Children under two years old who become infected…
What’s Your Flavour?
byIntroducing your baby to lots of different flavours will help prevent her from turning into a fussy eater. Not only does a varied diet…
Sweet Cravings – If you can’t beat them, outsmart them!
byWomen are known to crave all sorts of foods during pregnancy. While some fortunate few may be able to boast of cravings tomatoes, spinach,…