What Parents Can Do To Bring Siblings Closer
by / 694 readsSiblings fight and argue all the time, it is very normal and may occur on a daily basis. It gets very frustrating for parents…
Advice & Tips
Parents Shouldn’t Force Children To Be Vegetarian
by / 481 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 / 674 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 / 1006 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 / 1172 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 / 11979 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 / 6650 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 / 5039 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 / 10202 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 / 1021 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 / 3551 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 / 2186 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 / 4137 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 / 2271 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 / 3396 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….
Read This If You Find Your Child Lying to You
by / 3062 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 / 2601 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 / 29464 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 / 4067 readsGrowing up, it makes a lot of difference if you have loving and supportive parents. The world is a scary place, and if your…
Thinking of Raising an Independent Child? Here Are Some Tips For You!
by / 4273 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 / 1781 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 / 2844 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 / 2119 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 / 3066 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 / 3105 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 / 2600 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 / 2364 readsIn your eyes, your child is funny and all good but sometimes, they can be a little bit too mischevious. Just a moment unsupervised,…
Family first: 10 Best Indoor Playgrounds For Toddlers In KL
by / 4029 readsThinking of where to bring your little ones to on this upcoming holiday? Before we get deeper into this article, do you still remember…
5 Thoughts of Sharing Your Baby’s Photos on Social Media
by / 2221 readsBefore you knew you were pregnant, you were sharing everything from your food to your manicure. Every single moment of your life, you updated…
Top 5 Threats Every Parent Makes To Scare Their Kid
by / 2616 readsGrowing up we hear common phrases our mothers use on us when we act out. You know that moment when your children are going…
5 ways to teach your child gratitude and being grateful
by / 1792 readsGratitude. We’ve heard Oprah Winfrey advocating gratitude and speaks of the wonders. But teaching someone gratitude, especially your child is not easy at all….
5 ways to speak constructively to your kids
by / 2294 readsAs mothers, our words are powerful. Our words can build our children up, teach them about love, judgement and tolerance. However, sometimes our words…
Enough Of Saying No To Your Kids, They’re Not Your Pets
by / 3161 readsHave you ever counted the number of times you’ve said “no” to your child? When they whine for a cookie before dinner, when they…
5 Reasons To Send Your Daughter To An All-Girls School
by / 3161 readsThe Straits Times once published a forum claiming that same-sex schools did not prepare kids for life. But those who were once in an…
3 Ways to Solve Sibling Jealousy
by / 3453 readsAs much as we try to make our kids feel equally loved, we have been accused of favouritism at least once or twice. All the…
5 Things Parents Should Do to Raise a More Confident Kid
by / 3276 readsConfidence is a crucial thing to have in life whether you are a kid or a grown up. Why? Without confidence you will end…
Shaken Baby Syndrome Can Lead to Permanent Brain Damage
by / 3380 readsShaken baby syndrome is a form of severe brain injury that happened when you shake a baby vigorously and forcefully. It is also known…
How Do I Know If My Child Is Keeping Up With Their Peers?
by / 2007 readsAs they grow older, your child will go to kindergarten and receive formal education in schools. During this period, your child constructs their perception…
Sex Education #9: My child is watching porn ?!
by / 3820 readsThe consumption of pornography (or porn) is forbidden to young people under the age of eighteen. Yet, many teenagers, alone or with friends, watch…
Sex Education #8: Catcalling – How to teach your son to respect women
by / 5183 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. What is catcalling? Catcalling is defined as rude sexual remarks made by men to women. It happens…
A Life Long Reader is A Life Long Learner
by / 4024 readsA reader lives a thousand lives before he dies “ I don’t like reading ” whenever your little ones say this, you know…
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Helicopter Parenting? 4 Things You Need To Know
by / 3203 readsHave you ever wondered whether your style of nurturing and protecting is similar to helicopter parenting? The term helicopter parenting comes from the notion…
Sex Education #7: Children Sexual Predators – Warn Your Kids About Them!
by / 4311 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. Have you ever heard of these two children sexual predators; Nur Fitri Nordin and Richard Huckle? If…
Watch Your Mouth! Don’t Body-Shame Your Child, It’s Hurtful
by / 3861 readsYup, you read it right. Some of our words can actually hurt a child. People might think that if they throw a body-shaming to…
Sex Education #6: What is Sexual Grooming?
by / 4711 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. What is sexual grooming? Sexual grooming is a process used by people with sexual interest in children…
Swearing can be good for your kid!
by / 4199 readsIt is often a complicated subject among families, what should you do if you hear your kid swearing. Explain it to them or reprimand…
Sex Education #3: Should We Expose Our Kids To Sex?
by / 3910 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. In Malaysia, as we all know, sex education is kind of a taboo thing to be talked…
Sex Education #2: Without Better Sex Ed, Malaysian Children Are Doomed
by / 11919 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. Two days ago, there is news on 8-year-old boy shares how his classmate asked to play ‘Rogol-Rogol’ in…
Sex Education #1: Sex Ed Doesn’t Teach Your Children How to Have Sex!
by / 2077 readsTo read the Malay version, click here. Surprisingly, nowadays there are still people out there who actually believe that teaching sex education to children…