Perfect Gifts for New Dads This Father’s Day
byWelcoming a new baby is a moment of immense joy for both parents. Dads deserve just as much care and support in their journey…
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Here you will get parenting and motherhood advice and tips – be it from the expert, parents themselves, or some information that you never know off! Our practical advice and tips were carefully chosen and curated in order to ease your parenting worries and issues. Get more and more tips on how to go through your parenting journey only from Motherhood.com.my!
Childhood Abroad: Raising Kids Overseas
byFor many Malaysian parents, moving abroad is a leap of faith. It is not simply a day trip to the next town, but a…
5 Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Kids
byNo two parents are equally alike; not in their mannerisms, experience and most definitely not in their parenting. But as unique as each parent…
How to Help Your Pre-Teen Deal with Acne
byAcne. We all remember it from our adolescence; the angry red pimples, the oily skin, the scars. Some of us may still be dealing…
The True Cost of Parenting: How Global Tariffs Are Hitting Families Hard
byWhat does the U.S. tariffs, trade wars, and President Donald Trump have to do with your baby’s bottle steriliser or stroller in Malaysia? More…
Comfy Diapers To Keep Your Little One Fresh and Happy All Day Long
byEvery baby deserves the best diaper money can buy. And these days, you can amazing nappies for your little one at a fraction of…
Baby Bathtime Essentials for Your Little One’s Daily Hygiene
byThere are so many baby shampoos and shower gels in the market these days. It can be hard to pinpoint exactly the ones that…
Simple Steps to Begin Teaching Your Child Personal Hygiene
byPersonal hygiene is critical for adults and children who want to stay clean and healthy. This includes almost everything we do in our daily…
Daddy Talks: How I Manage Balancing Roles in Marriage
byMarriage, with its daily chorus of joys, challenges, commitments, and compromises, is as colourful and varied as the people who make it. Weaving an…
Are Your Family, Kids and Pets Safe from Festive Fireworks? Learn Essential Safety Tips Now!
byThere’s something undeniably magical about fireworks lighting up the night sky during festive seasons. Whether it’s Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, or Deepavali, these…
The Dos and Don’ts of Hari Raya Shopping: A Parent’s Survival Guide
byRaya shopping is a yearly tradition, but let’s be honest – it’s not for the faint-hearted. Between the crowded malls, last-minute sales, and hungry,…
Ramadan Essentials to Keep You Covered This Holy Month
byWith Ramadan just around the corner, it’s important to prepare all the essentials in honour of the holy month. From snacks and supplements to…
Daycare, Family, Friends or Just You: What Does Your Parenting Village Look Like?
byWhen we hear the phrase ‘it takes a village to raise a child’, some of our minds may often drift to nostalgic images of…
Parentification: How to Spot the Signs and Let Your Kids Be Kids
bySometimes duty, dreams and desire may take us away from our kids. They may then be left to fend for themselves in an unforgiving…
Should You Get Your Kids An E-Wallet?
byThe world is increasingly going down the cashless route. Debit cards, bank transfers, Paypal, Bitcoin. And now e-wallets, which have recently become a popular…
Why Gentle Parenting May Not Be Working for You
byParents have been told how to raise their kids for decades, and from every possible source: family members, friends, books, magazines, tv shows, online…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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 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….
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Here’s Why You Should Never Leave Your Child In the Car Unsupervised
byYou may have heard the horror stories. Parents forgetting their kids in the car after a day of shopping. Kids being rushed to the…
Going Green: Teaching Your Kids About Sustainability
byYoung children may not yet have the capacity to conceptualise things like global warming. They may know nothing about carbon footprints or environmental pollution….
8 Ways to Ensure A Safe Online Experience for Your Child
byThe World Wide Web is no fairyland. It is dangerous, uncharted territory for children who stray off the beaten path. So, how do you…
How to Manage Baby’s First Night at Home
byIf you’re expecting a baby soon, whether you’re a new mum or have had babies before, the first night home from the hospital can…
Is Your Dry and Itchy Skin Hiding Bigger Problems?
byDid you know? The problems of dry and itchy skin is surprisingly common, especially among toddlers. As a parent of two lively little ones,…