Discipline: How to Say ‘No’ to Your Children
by / 12070 readsFamily discipline is a central part of family life where it focuses on teaching children how to behave and about how their behaviours will…
Advice & Tips
7 Reasons Why Your Toddler is Throwing Tantrums and How to Handle It
by / 23042 readsYou don’t understand why it’s happening. He has had a nap, had his biscuits and Milo too and was quietly playing with his stack…
When Mum is Used as a Pacifier: How to Stop Your Child from Comfort Nursing
by / 20540 readsWhen breastfeeding is used ─ not as food ─ but as a pacifier to calm toddler tantrums or to soothe him to sleep, that…
Peel Shallots, Onions, Ginger, Turmeric faster than you can say ‘Save Time In The Kitchen’
by / 16451 readsAfter garlic comes the other basic ingredients you’d have to peel before they can be popped into the wok as your base ingredients for…
Food Hacks: 5 Secrets to Peeling Garlic, Includes Latest Viral Garlic Skinning Trick
by / 12315 readsThere’s no way around it. You have to peel that garlic before you can throw it in the wok. Otherwise that special aromatic flavour…
How To Prepare Your Daughter For Her First Period
by / 15457 readsGetting your first period can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. As a parent, there are a few things you can do…
5 Good Health Habits that Can Help in Preventing Flu
by / 14382 readsMaintaining proper hygiene habits is important, especially when it comes to your little one. Every day, we come into contact with all sorts of…
Managing Your Anger When You’re Mad at Your Child
by / 2691 readsEvery parent has gotten angry at their child. Life is full of endless sources of stress. From paying off loans, to appointments at work,…
Ways To Raise A Son Who Respects Women
by / 2495 readsThere have been more and more cases about sexual harassment or violence we hear about on the news lately. With the #MeToo movement, it…
Signs Of An Overprotective Parent
by / 2123 readsIt is understandable that parents are concerned about their children, which can only mean they love their children. However, too much of anything is…
The Importance Of Parental Involvement In Education
by / 10597 readsMost parents should already know by now the importance of parental involvement in their child’s education. Unfortunately, many parents are either unwilling or too…
Watch This Multi-Award Winning Autistic-Savant Pianist Play (Videos)
by / 25511 readsClarence Kang ─ Malaysia’s autistic-savant pianist ─ needs no introduction to the world of fame, glitter and prodigy. Written about and televised in almost…
The Importance Of Father-Daughter Relationship
by / 1850 readsThe father-daughter relationship is very important for a girl as it affects her in many ways. A father’s influence in his daughter’s life can…
How To Make Sure Your Kids Stay Awake In Class
by / 1079 readsHave you ever been so sleepy to the point that you could immediately fall straight to sleep if your eyelids just fall shut? This…
Breakthrough for Autism Awareness: M’sia Awakens To Those With ASD
by / 25596 readsAutism awareness in Malaysia has witnessed a breakthrough. On 26 March 2019, seven days before World Autism Awareness Day celebrated on April 2 every…
Waking The Kids Up For School
by / 2045 readsOne of the biggest struggles for most parents is waking the kids up for school. The children will always find it difficult to wake…
Should You Let Your Teen Date
by / 1556 readsMost Asian parents are against their teenagers getting into relationships and would prefer them focusing on their studies. Well, that is a very rational…
Why Some Fathers and Sons Don’t Get Along
by / 5140 readsFathers are often the ones who are strict with the sons while mothers are the nurturing ones who would be more understanding. This may…
‘I Did This Because I Wanted to Be Zapped’ How To Stop Kids From Engaging In Death-Defying Stunts
by / 1529 readsWe’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…
Don’t Hide, Help is at Hand with Early Intervention at Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation
by / 1569 readsEarly intervention is key when it comes to children with Down Syndrome as they are born with delayed cognitive and motor development. Providing such…
The Journey of Soraya: When Down Syndrome Inspires Lives and Perspectives
by / 2489 readsSoraya is a spunky little girl. And a busy one at that. At three and a half years old, her timetable is packed. Every…
Modern Parenting: Treat Your Kids Like Friends
by / 4834 readsModern parenting is very different from traditional or helicopter parenting. This method is where you treat your kids like friends while balancing between being…
What Parents Can Do To Bring Siblings Closer
by / 1754 readsSiblings fight and argue all the time, it is very normal and may occur on a daily basis. It gets very frustrating for parents…
Parents Shouldn’t Force Children To Be Vegetarian
by / 1508 readsParents who are vegetarian may think that this would be the best diet for their children as well. However, parents shouldn’t force children to…
Managing A Demanding Child
by / 1726 readsSome kids can be so bossy and entitled, I’m sure we’ve all come across children like this. Is your child also like this? If…
How To Make Your Stubborn Child Listen: Reverse Psychology
by / 2101 readsMaking your stubborn child listen to you might just be one of the most difficult things ever. Most parents are likely to go through…
Ways To Raise Independent Children
by / 2226 readsIt is understandable when parents get a little protective of their children. However, being overprotective may not be a good thing when your child…
Use These Unconventional Tips To Plan A Fuss-Free Party For Kids
by / 13098 readsI love parties! Just weeks ago, I went to a friend’s five-year-old daughter’s birthday party. It was beautiful. The whole party was Disney-themed and…
The Effectiveness Of Heavy Punishments
by / 7879 readsAsian parents are known to discipline children with punishments that may seem heavy to others. These punishments are not for nothing if they are…
How Technology Harms Early Childhood
by / 6265 readsParents these days take the easy way out to keep their child entertained without acknowledging the idea of how technology can harm early childhood. It…
What Children Should Know About Chinese New Year
by / 15094 readsMost of the younger generation these days are not aware of why we do what we do during the annual Chinese New Year. There…
It is Never Too Late to Teach our Children about Social Media
by / 3293 readsNowadays, there are three things that everyone couldn’t resist; smartphone, internet, and social media. Everyone needs everything on their fingertips. Little did we realize,…
How To Teach Your Kids Good Manners
by / 5729 readsManners are very important for every one of us. Manners is something we apply in our everyday lives, and it gives a good impression…
Becoming A Stepfamily? Here is Advice
by / 4256 readsA stepfamily is one that is formed by remarrying a divorced or widowed person where children are also involved. It can be complicated to…
Scared of Losing Your Child in a Mall? Try These Simple Tips
by / 6257 readsAs parents, losing your child in crowded places especially in a mall is a nightmare. But, what precaution do we take to avoid all…
6 Ways To Fight Single Parent Stress
by / 4661 readsSingle parent stress syndrome is a mental health challenge. The stress you are facing will affect your health and sour your mood, even in…
How To Stop Smoking During Pregnancy
by / 6542 readsTo 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….
What to Do If You Find Your Child Lying to You
by / 5184 readsWhy do children lie? Children lie because they want to get something they want or avoid consequences or even get out of something they…
8 Tips On How To Parent Your Preteen
by / 4693 readsPreteens are teens under the age of 13 and are between the age of 9 to 12. They are our bubbly and cuddly little…
Baby laundry detergent – Is it really necessary?
by / 32048 readsWhile preparing for the arrival of your baby, you will be washing tons of cute little baby clothes, sheets, towels and also blankets. It…
Want To Go The Extra Mile For Your Kids? Try These Ideas
by / 6347 readsGrowing up, it makes a lot of difference if you have loving and supportive parents. The world is a scary place, and if your…
Tips for Raising an Independent and Self-Reliant Child
by / 6505 readsAs parents, one if the most important goals is to raise an independent and self-reliant child. Of course, they still have to rely on…
5 Things You Should Say To Your Children Every Day
by / 4073 readsAs parents, we sometimes forget to express our appreciation for our children. Little did we know, that every word we say can make our…
5 Ways to Raising A Child With ADHD
by / 5022 readsAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children. It can extend to their teenage years, or…
3 Surprising Benefits of being Older Parents
by / 4345 readsWe often hear this almost everyday, people around you talk about why you have to get married at an early age, right? Even the…
5 Ridiculous Parenting Advice You Always Hear From Non-Parents
by / 5218 readsHave you ever realised that non-parents always love to give you parenting advice on how to manage your kids? Some of the advices are…
6 Advice & Tips For Stepparents
by / 5349 readsIt is known that not all marriages are first-timers. There are a quarter of marriages which will eventually form stepfamilies. Blending two different families…
Why do babies become calm when they are carried?
by / 4796 readsIt is like a usual thing to do to stop babies from crying; you have to lift them up. Have you ever wondered why…
4 Positive Ways to Discipline Your Child
by / 4340 readsAs a parent, in your eyes, your child may be a perfect little angel but sometimes, they can also be a little bit too…