How to Embrace National Day as a Family
byNational Day is here again for 2022 and now is your chance to take advantage of this time to truly instil a patriotic spirit…
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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!
6 Historical Places to Take Your Kids on National Day
byNational Day is not only a time of celebration, but also a time of reflection. We rejoice in our present privileges by honouring the…
Daddy Talks: Why Do Guys Never Put the Toilet Seat Back Down?
byMen are such curious creatures. They have puzzled women, wives and the female species, for centuries. But you probably don’t truly realise how weird…
What Is Smart Parenting and How It Can Help
byParenting is without a doubt one of the most difficult yet rewarding tasks in life. When they say it takes a village to raise…
Mummy Shares: Discovering If I Have a Threenager and Surviving This Stage
byDo you have a child who just turned three and has started acting out in ways you’ve never seen before? I am currently experiencing…
Autism Teaching Aids Malaysia: A Helpful Special Needs Support Group
byRaising a child with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) can be frustrating, exhausting and even seem impossible at times. Many parents may be at a…
Money-Smart Mama Episode 4: A Busy Mum’s Guide to Creating a Family’s Savings Plan
byWith prices on the rise and the recent post-pandemic inflation putting a strain on everyone’s wallets, parents are struggling to keep their family (and…
Malaysians to Enjoy Shorter Working Hours Beginning September 1
byDeputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Awang Hashim announced at Dewan Negara on 9 August 2022 that weekly working hours will go from 48 to…
Is Your Sanitiser Really Working? Think Again!
byOftentimes, we may not think too hard about how hand sanitisers work. We may just squirt some on our hands, rub them together and…
10 Celebrity Mummies and their ‘Mini-Me’ That Will Make You Squeal
byThe list of Malaysian celebrities is endless with those leaving lasting, nostalgic marks on us when they first graced the TV screen to this…
Plant Nurseries Near Me in the Klang Valley
byGardening is a great hobby and one of the first questions you’ll need to ask is ‘Are there any plant nurseries near me?’ Having…
The Secret Behind the Magic of Mother’s Milk
byMother’s milk, or rather, breast milk, is a highly nutritious food naturally produced by pregnant and nursing women. It has helped mothers nourish their…
Breast Milk Home Remedies for Mums and Babies
byBreast milk has always been exclusively used to feed babies. Any other uses besides this might be considered taboo or even sacrilegious, depending on…
Attention Mummies! Primary 1 Entry Results Are Now Available Online
byPrimary school signals a toddler’s first foray into the world of formal education. It’s both a scary and exciting time for both parent and…
What Affects the Taste of Breast Milk?
byHave you ever wondered why your breast milk smells or tastes a certain way, especially after eating something unusual? Most of the time, it’s…
Mummy Shares: How I Educate My Child on Inflation
byAlmost everyone in the country is talking about inflation right now. Since every member of the family should be aware that the expenditure is…
Mummy Shares: How I Track My Spending During Inflation
byHaving a new bundle of joy to care for is a wonderful experience, but the spending can be overwhelming, especially with inflation increasing prices…
Mums, Don’t Panic: Inflation Is Not As Bad as You May Think
byMost of us may have been conditioned through generations of upbringing to believe that inflation is bad. You’ll find numerous unimaginative memes circulating social…
6 Sacrifices to Make as a Family During Inflation
byWe all require the basic necessities for life: food, air and shelter. But as we grow as a society over the years, other things…
Learning About Allergies in Children with Dr Heah
byAllergies have become rather common in children these days, and as a parent, this can be alarming especially if some children have severe allergies…
6 Unlikely Areas of Your Life That Are Affected by Price Hikes
byInflation and price hikes go hand in hand. We worry about making our money go further, without sacrificing our lifestyle and our comforts. But…
Visit A Dog Café in Klang Valley This Weekend
byDogs are some of the most humble and loving pets out there. If you’re having a bad day, a cuddle with one of these…
Money-Smart Mama Episode 3: How to Keep Your Children’s Future Financially Secure
bySecuring our children’s future financially can be overwhelming for any parent. Not only are we concerned about funding our children’s education fees, some of…
Tips and Tricks to Clean the House: Sparking Joy with These Clever Mums (Survey)
byLet’s set the scene. You just got back home from an exhausting day at the office or running errands. Your legs are like jelly,…
How To Teach Your Kids About Being Frugal
byWe’ve published many articles before on how to teach your kids to save money. And chances are you’re already putting all those good tips…
What Parents Can Do About Recent Price Hikes
byWe often talk about saving up for a rainy day. Welp, the rainy days are here folks and it’s pouring. From chicken to eggs…
Busting 6 Common Kids’ Sunscreen Myths
bySunscreen is essential on hot and sunny days, but is that the only time it is required? While most parents recognise the value of…
Mummy Shares: How I Navigate Inflation as a Pregnant Mum
bySeeing the double line or ‘pregnant’ sign on the pregnancy test kit typically gives us mums all kinds of mixed feelings. There are so…
Money-Smart Mums Share Tips on How to Save for Your Child
byAs parents, we never compromise when it comes to securing our children’s future. We naturally wish to provide our children the best opportunities in…
5 Truths Behind Alcohol-Based Sanitisers That May Shock You
byDo you want to know the secret to keeping your children safe from the very thing that’s supposed to protect them? Even as people…
“Till My Last Breath”: Dr Say Shazril on Raising a Gifted Child
byIt is never easy for a parent to learn that their child is ‘special’. The experience can be wrought with confusion, denial, despair and…
Teaching Your Kids The Value Of Sacrifice
byWhen we think of the word ‘sacrifice’, some of our minds may immediately jump to a biblical scene of blade and blood. Of ritual…
5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Body Care
byTeaching your children about their bodies and how to care for them is an important part of their upbringing. This is essential to ensure…
What Your Child Can Learn About Eid al-Adha
byEid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’ and commonly referred to as Hari Raya Haji in Malaysia, is one of the more…
Mummy Shares: How I Manage As a Mum in Times of Inflation
byMany people across the country are struggling because of inflation as prices for various expenses, particularly food, housing, and energy, have risen unexpectedly. Whether…
Myths Of Inflation That Every Parent Needs To Know About
byInflation has struck the country again and there’s a lot of misinformation going around. Between reports of economic collapse and worldwide food shortage, it…
Money-Smart Mama Episode 2: Teaching Kids to Save, Budget and Spend Money
byOur children certainly know how to spend their money on the toys they like and on the food they savour. However, do they know…
Family Meals Are Important: Here’s How to Start Having Them
byFamily meals are one of the few family occasions where everyone can sit down, have a nice conversation and enjoy each other’s company. In…
Mummy Shares: Managing and Controlling My ‘Mum Rage’
byBefore I became a mother, I told myself, “One day, when I have my own kids, I will be the most chillax mum in…
Ear Piercing for Kids: What to Expect and Safety Precautions
byMany parents are overjoyed to welcome their little ones into the world, and usually with double excitement to think of them as their mini-me….
The Pros and Cons of Renting Vs Buying a Family Home
byA home is necessary for any family, and providing a roof over everyone’s head is especially important when the family is growing. While some…
Dos and Don’ts for Your Little Swimmer
bySwimming is a fun activity, for both adults and children. Most of your childhood memories probably involved water. Whether that’s an inflatable pool, the…
Best Children’s Books About Inclusivity and Gender Identity
byBooks teach us all about the world, its cultures and most of all, its people. We are surrounded by so many diverse communities and…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
byWe all know drugs are bad, even though a lot of adults are guilty of using them. But that doesn’t mean our kids shouldn’t…
Mummy Shares: Why I’m Explaining Eating Disorders to My Child
byTo be honest, I never imagined I’d have to talk to my child about body image and eating disorders at such a young age….
Music in the Family: Dad Records Son’s Musical Growth from Baby to 9 Years Old
byWhat is it like to be born to parents who are music instructors? For Ethan Lim, now almost 9 years old, life has been…
Single Parenthood: Single Dad Shares Experience on Raising Daughter
bySingle fatherhood is a bit of a mystery in our society because it is not talked about as often or as openly as single…
Celebrating the Dad-Bod: Why We Should Stop Body Shaming Dads
byWe’ve all seen the eye-catching marketing slogans. “Lose those love handles”, “Get ripped now”, “From dad-bod to Greek God”. These clever and witty fitness…
Honouring Adoptive Dads and the Struggles They Face
byAdoption is a broad and complex subject. But we are all in agreement that it’s a powerful act of compassion and sacrifice. Even if…