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. …
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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!
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…
Daddy Talks: Why Do Men Go Bald and What Can You Do About It?
byOur hair is called our ‘crowning glory’ for a reason. It defines our youth, health, beauty and oftentimes, even our identity. To live without…
2025 Parenting Resolutions: Simple Steps to Be a Better Parent This Year
byHappy New Year, mummies and daddies! This year, parents in Malaysia are keeping it real with their resolutions. Scrolling through TikTok, laughing at IG…
Think Twice Before Sharing That Photo: How Malaysian Parents Are Protecting Their Kids Online
byThe topic of ‘sharenting’ isn’t new. It’s been debated countless times before. Yet, in today’s hyper connected digital age, its importance has only grown, making…
Home Organising 101: Maintaining Order with Storage Solutions
byThe art of home organisation involves two ultimate goals: maximising space and minimising clutter. The end result is a peaceful, welcoming home where everything…
How You Can Prepare for Future Inflation
byAs parents, we may often worry about how rising prices will affect our family’s wellbeing and happiness. Money, after all, makes the world go…
The Hidden Danger: How to Spot Red Flags in Trusted Adults Around Your Children
byYou know those moments when your little one is running around in endless circles, giggling away, and your heart feels like it could burst…
6 Things Parents Secretly Sacrifice for Their Kids
byParenthood and sacrifice go hand-in-hand. There’s simply no way around it. Even if you’re wealthy and can afford all the best maids, private chefs,…
Harness the Healing Power of Colours
byThe human eye only perceives about 0.0035% of the electromagnetic spectrum; that’s only about a fraction of visible light. There are colours out there…
The Art of Simple Celebrations: Real Parent Tips for Memorable Moments
byIn today’s world of Instagram-perfect vacations, it’s easy for parents to feel the pressure to go big during the holidays. But the truth is,…
Weekend Side Works You Can Do With Your Kids
byWe always tell our kids to save money and to spend wisely. But what if there are more money lessons to be taught, ones…
Managing Sarcopenia: The Hidden Risk in Ageing
byAs we add more candles to our birthday cakes, our bodies start throwing us some curveballs. Hello, hormonal changes and that ‘older and wiser’…
Why Therapy May Be Good for Parents
byThere has recently been a positive change in society’s mentality towards mental health. More and more people are beginning to appreciate the benefits of…
Late-Night Bathroom Trips Disrupting Your Sleep? Here’s How To Treat It
byYou’ve tucked the kids in the for bedtime, said good night to your spouse and dozed off. A few hours later, you’re interrupted from…
Financial Sinkholes That Are Secretly Draining Your Bank Account
byWe all want the financial freedom to buy, do and go wherever we want. But that may not always be the case. There are…
How to Support Your Children’s Health and Wellbeing During Exam Seasons
byFrom the moment our little ones wobble into their first steps, we’re on a mission to give them the brightest future possible. We memorise…
The Hidden Victims: Ensuring Safety and Support for Children of Domestic Abuse
byThink about the countless moments our children turn to us, the scraped knees needing a kiss, the late-night monsters calmed by a cuddle, the…
Protecting Our Little Ones During Malaysia’s Flood Season
byFlooding in Malaysia is a recurring challenge that disrupts lives, displaces families, and puts our children at unique risks. For many parents, navigating these…
Cold Showers Vs Hot Showers: Which One Is Better?
byWe take showers every day. Some of us like it luke warm, others like it scalding. But have you ever met anyone who enjoys…
Daddy Talks:Â What Is Going on Inside Our Heads?
byIt’s neither a secret nor speculation at this point how men and women are ‘wired differently’. Science has proven it. But while there is…
Optimal Weight to Gain for a Healthy Pregnancy
byNew mummies, congratulations on your pregnancy! I’m sure you must be full of emotions—happy, anxious, worry; the list just goes on. You’re probably also…
How to Talk to Your Teen About Sex and Pregnancy: What Parents MUST Know!
byParenting may often feel like a series of thematic worries, each phase bringing its own unique set of concerns. With newborns, we worry over…
How to Promote Professional Wellness in Your Career
byBeing parents in this day and age is not what it used to be. There is significantly more pressure to hustle, to grind and…
How to Care for Eczema-Prone Skin in Children
byChildhood eczema can be debilitating, uncomfortable, and sometimes even downright painful, for both parent and child. The condition causes itchy, leathery skin that can…
7 Ways to Avoid Miscommunication In the Family
byDisagreements, conflict and quarrelling happens in every family. That is just what naturally happens when you live with other people in such close quarters….
How Hybrid Work Is Redefining Parenting Dynamics in Malaysia
byIt’s a sunny morning, and you’re seated at your little workspace nook with a laptop, a lukewarm cup of coffee, and suddenly you noticed…
The Importance of Cultural Sensitivity: How to Raise a Global Thinker
byHumans have evolved on various continents over thousands of years in various tribes, communities and civilisations. We have formed cities and nations, and created…
Why Is My Child So Secretive?
byWe all have skeletons in our closets. Misdemeanors, white lies, sins of the past. There are so many things that we keep to ourselves…
How to Work from Home with Pets
byPets give us emotional support, company and often times are crucial for maintaining our physical and mental health. However, they can be a bit…
How to Help Your Kids with Motion Sickness
byEveryone gets motion sickness. Whether you’re riding in a car, taking a train, or, yes, even walking down the street. We all know the…
A Parent’s Worst Nightmare: What the Bukit Mertajam Tragedy Teaches Us About Road Safety for Families
byFrom one parent to another, nothing prepares you for the gut wrenching news of a child’s life lost so tragically. The recent Bukit Mertajam…
Dangers in Everyday Spaces: How Parents Can Keep Children Safe
byParents, let’s be honest, parenting is managing everything and anything all at once. You’re juggling homework, snack time, emotional meltdowns, and, oh yes, keeping…
Understanding the Overwhelmed, Overstretched Mummies: Are We Really Angry, or Just Overstimulated?
byHey, mummies. Let’s be real, we’ve all had those moments where we feel like we’re about to snap. The kids are arguing over who…
Are We Turning Our Kids Into ‘Trophy Children’?
byI couldn’t help but wonder: when did parenting become less about nurture and more about, well, merchandising? Here in Malaysia, with Vivy Yusof’s luxury…
When and How New Parents Should Ask For Help
byEveryone struggles with asking for help, even if you’re not a new parent with a new baby. But unlike most people, new parents require…
How to Instil a Healthy Attitude About Exercise in Your Kids
byLet’s be honest, some children don’t really care about exercise. Sure, they jump and run around during playtime, but that’s all for fun. Sports…
8 Phrases to Avoid When Kids Have Anxiety
byAnxiety is experienced by everyone, man, woman and even child. It creeps in on us during highly stressful life events, especially when we least…
Transforming the Beginning of Life: Malaysian Parents’ Views on Robotic Birth and Parenting
byAs the world enters a new age of technological advancement, even the most intimate parts of human life, like childbirth and parenting, are now…
Artificial Intelligence: Is Your Child Friends with a Robot?
byWhat if you could have your very own friend that you can carry around in your pocket? This is no ordinary friend, of course….
VR Vs Real Life: How Online Gaming Can Affect Your Child’s Development
byMummies, you’ve probably seen this sight: your kid, on the computer or smartphone, playing online games at any given time. Online gaming has become…
Mummy Shares: How I Balance Working from Home and Motherhood
byI couldn’t help but wonder, when did life start feeling like a never ending puzzle? Back when it was just Layth, I had this…
Why You Should Get Your Child into Journaling
byWe all grew up watching The Princess Diaries, Bridget Jones and Harriet the Spy. Well, most of us. Younger parents may not remember these…
Budget 2025: How Families, Mothers, and Children Benefit
byThe Budget 2025 reflects the government’s continued commitment to providing robust support for the Malaysian citizens. This includes families, particularly focusing on mothers, children,…
Motherhood.com.my’s October Pay Day Special Brings You 7 Days of Unmissable Deals
byMotherhood.com.my’s October Pay Day Special is just around the corner, mums and dads! From 25th October 2024 to 31st October 2024, get the most…
The Lost Art of Doing Less: Embracing Minimalist Parenting
byEver since Marie Kondo’s Spark Joy boomed in popularity back in 2016, almost everyone has tried their hand at being a ‘minimalist’. From winnowing…
Grab Your Must-Have Parenting Needs at Motherhood.com.my’s Pink October Sale!
byCelebrate Pink October with unbeatable discounts on Motherhood.com.my! From now till 20 October 2024, you can experience incredible savings on maternity, baby and household…
7 Benefits of Allowing Children to Make Their Own Decisions
byWe can’t escape the fact that as parents, we believe we know what’s best for our children. As a result, allowing our young children…