World Autism Awareness Day 2021 – Workplace: Challenges And Opportunities In A Post-Pandemic World
byThere were lots of tears when she first learnt that her three-year-old child, Ming, was autistic. It took some time to accept his condition,…
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.
Where Does Autism Fit in Stem Cell Therapy? Here’s All You Need to Know!
byTime for some real talk! Most parents may find it uneasy to face the possibility of their child having autism. If you have friends…
Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day With 21 Heart-Warming Videos
byKeeping up with lessons during the pandemic posed a challenge for most parents and children alike. Students from the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation (KDSF)…
The Mystery Of “Cri-Du-Chat” Syndrome and Things Parents Should Know!
byCri-Du-Chat means the cry of the cat in French. Have you heard of this syndrome? Cri-Du-Chat is a rare syndrome and a genetic disorder…
What Parents Need To Know About The New Hexavalent 6-In-1 Vaccine NIP
byThere are plenty of germs around us! They are present both in the environment and in our bodies. If a person is susceptible to harmful…
The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitising, and Disinfecting!
byGERMS…we worry about them all the time! They are lurking everywhere and we can’t shake them off! Clean freak or not, we need to…
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….
What Is A Tourette Syndrome And How Can It Affect Children?
byHave you ever seen anyone with a Tourette syndrome before? You would have been surprised if you see them for the first time. People…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 4: Children’s Skin Conditions And Health
byIt must be hard for parents with children that have any type of skin problem. Their daily activities are disrupted by these irritating triggers…
Your Kids Are Having Trouble While Peeing? Things You Should Know About UTI
byWell, do you know that Urinary Tract Infection or UTI is common to children? As many as 8 out of 100 girls and 2…
The Vaccine For COVID-19: How Effective Will It Be?
byIt is confirmed that the MCO is extended to February 18th. To-date, the Ministry of Health has reported that the total cases that have…
Common Medication Mistakes That Parents Make Which (Actually) Might Danger Our Children
byWhen our child gets sick, we tend to be the hero and ‘take over’ the doctor’s occupation. As a parent, we try to protect…
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…
6 Reasons Why Probiotics Can Have A Long-Lasting Impact On Your Child’s Growth
byHappy gut, happy body, happy child! Have you ever heard about gut health for your growing child before? If you have not, read on…
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…
When The Going Gets Tough, SOMPO MedicNow Gets The Tough Going
byWhen my husband and I were planning to start a family, we sat down one day and made three lists – current debts, must-haves, and…
Unexplained Death Of A Baby? What Parents Need To Know About Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
byHave you ever wondered that how can a baby who is so perfectly fine, suddenly passes away for no reason? This situation is being…
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…
Why Febrile Seizure or Febrile Fit in Children Is One of Every Parent’s Nightmares?
byMina’s* eldest son, Adrian, was about a year old when he had his first febrile fit. He had been nursing a fever when the…
Mental Health & Your Child: Know the Warning Signs & What Parents Can Do
byWhen it comes to discussions about mental health, most people would think that adults would be the ones who struggle most with issues like…
10 Things to Know About CryoCord
byDoes CryoCord ring a bell? Because we don’t want your alarm bells to ring as you’re being wheeled into the delivery room, you should…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 2: “Is There a Difference Between Common Cold & Flu?”
byHas your child ever been in an endless battle with a cold? Constant sneezing and coughing which will disrupt your little one’s daily activities?…
It’s Monsoon Season Again! What Is Your Preparation For The Flood?
byAside from year-end holiday and Christmas, in Malaysia particularly, from mid-November till December is infamous for its monsoon season – yes the rain is…
Vitamin D: You Will Be Shocked If You Know How Important It Is
byVitamins and minerals are essential for our body metabolism. They ensure that all processes in the body function well. The deficiency of one of…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 1: Are Vaccines Necessary For Your Children?
byGood news to you! Motherhood is back with our AskMeDoctor! series Season 2, with a new panel of experts to answer all your questions….
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….
“Urgh, get it off my face!” | The Proper Ways to Treat Your Pregnancy Acne
byAre you worried about your zits, Mummies? For expecting mothers, pregnancy acne is a skin rash, likely caused by changes in hormones. During pregnancy,…
Essential Oils: Why Parents Love It & How Do They Work?
bySince a few years ago, as we open our social media such as Facebook or Instagram, we would notice our friends may share posts…
“Mummy, I Can’t Poo!” Part II | When All Else Fails, Here Are The Things That You Should Do
byConstipation happens – in both adults and children. While in a previous article, we looked at its reasons, this time around, we thought of delving…
Virus is Here! 6 Ways to Keep Viruses Out of Your Bedroom
byMalaysia recently saw a resurgence of daily COVID-19 cases in a rapid manner, which were previously under control; prompting the reintroduction of CMCO in…
Gut Health – Probiotics, Prebiotics And Your Microbiome
byFoods rich in probiotics, and prebiotics keeps the microbiome, and the trillions of good bacteria within your digestive tract, healthy and happy. You Are…
6 Anti-inflammatory Ingredients That Are Easily Found In Our Kitchen
byAs a mother, we always worry about our children’s health. Especially during those unpredictable weather where it is raining, and hot climates hit simultaneously,…
Watch Out! Fear of a Better Option (F.O.B.O.) Is Making You Suffocating!
byF.O.B.O., or the Fear of A Better Option, comes when we struggle to choose just one from a variety of perfectly acceptable options. Working…
5 Great And Engaging Activities To Do With ADHD Children!
byADHD children do need extra attention, especially from parents. If previously, we shared on the words that may hurt your ADHD children, this time,…
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…
Words That You Say That May Hurt Your ADHD Children
byHave you ever encountered children or adults with ADHD? ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition where the person involved has troubles…
“I Have Breast Cancer, This is My Journey” – Ng Mei Theng, A Mother of 1
byOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With the country battling the third wave of Covid-19, it is timely to be reminded again of how…
Intermittent Fasting (IF): Scientific Proofs and Why You Should Try It?
byIntermittent fasting (IF) is also referred to as “therapeutic fasting”, a method which you limit or no food intake during a certain period of…
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…
Emergency? We’ve Got You Covered (Part 2) – Child Specialist Clinics in KL & Selangor
byTo aid you further, we have also compiled a list of child specialist clinics within the Klang Valley, should your little one need a…
Emergency? We’ve Got You Covered (Part 1): A Comprehensive List of Hospitals in Klang Valley
byAccidents happen, at the most unexpected time. To aid Mums and Dads out there, we have compiled a list of medical providers in the…
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) | Treatments & Prevention
byHand, foot and mouth disease or shortly known as HFMD is a disease that is caused by the Coxsackievirus and Enteroviruses. HFMD is highly…
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…
The Importance of Childhood Vaccinations During A Pandemic
byDuring this COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is looking for ways to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy. For us mummies, we certainly want to…
Oral Pain Struggle: Help! My Child Refuses To Eat Anything
byAt some point in their lives, babies and children will experience some types of soreness in their mouths. If you are a mother to…
Beware! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Cause a Long-term Complication to Your Health
byRecently, there has been news about a group of friends who were found unconscious in their car after being suspected of being poisoned by…
Couples Can Now Withdraw Their EPF For Fertility Treatments
byA baby is a dream come true for most married couples. However, if you have been trying for a long time and still have…
The Truth About Stem Cell Collection (And Its Many Myths)
by“Hey, didn’t you hear about…?” Yes, we heard it. In fact, we have to listen it countless of times. But the thing is, is…