Recognising Adoptive Mothers: The Unsung Saviour of Unwanted Children
byAdoptive mothers are the unsung heroes of our community. These are the compassionate, selfless women who have taken it upon themselves to take in,…
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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!
Architect Mum Ar. Teh Woan Cian Talks About Balancing Parenting & Planning
byBeing a woman and an architect isn’t easy, what more when she becomes a mum who has to deal with time and toughness constraints….
Prospective Mothers and the Struggles They May Experience
bySome women are blessed with a healthy reproductive system; they can conceive at the first try if they wish. Others may not be so…
8 Motherly-Themed Disney Animations You Must Watch With Your Kids
byMany of us can’t reminisce our childhood without invoking fond memories of watching our favourite Disney animated films. For children, they’re like catnip—an endless…
Mummy Shares: How I Plan and Manage an Eid Vacation with 3 Musketeers
byThis year’s Eid celebrations in Malaysia took an unexpected turn when it was announced to arrive one day early! It was a chaotic time…
How to Honour Your Mum Every Day
byMothers are the heart and soul of a family. They carried you for nine months, endured hours of gruelling labour, and brought you into…
Ayda Jebat Recelebrates Mother’s Day Since Becoming a Mum
byMother’s Day was celebrated around the world earlier this month. It is a day to express our gratitude to our mothers. This is also…
Shanggari B Talks About Managing Motherhood & Company As A Mum & CEO
byShanggari Balakrishnan is very busy these days. As the CEO of MORS Group—a bespoke consultancy business founded in 2014 to champion leadership and sustainability…
Why Every Day Should Be Mother’s Day
byA mother is irreplaceable. We only get one in this lifetime, but many of us tend to forget this. As we grow up, we…
Debunking Myths of the ‘Evil’ Stepmother
byFrom Cinderella to Snow White, from The Parent Trap to Ella Enchanted, stepmums have been dealt a bad rep since the inception of filmmaking….
Pipi Razi on Celebrating Hari Raya and Honouring His Late Mum
byPipi Razi requires a little to no introduction for those acquainted in social media. These days, in an era full of people wanting to be…
Single Parenthood: When Mum Decides Divorce Is the Answer to a Better Future
byMany reasons contribute to divorce and single parenthood. According to a NST report, almost 80,000 marriages ended in divorce between March 2020 and August…
Price Hikes? Not for Watson’s Many Health Supplements
byDo you and your family take health supplements? Why? Or why not? Health supplements are often encouraged today because it helps support and enhance…
Ways to Embrace Mother’s Month as a Single Mum
byThe month of May is also known as Mother’s Month and is a time to celebrate all the mums of the world, in whatever…
An Exclusive with Kaka Azraff on Parenting and Hari Raya
byShortly before Hari Raya and Mother’s Day, Kaka Azraff took some time off her busy schedule to chat exclusively with Motherhood.com.my. The popular singer…
Journey Into Motherhood: 4 Mums Recall Their Feelings of Becoming a Mother
by“Motherhood is a choice you make every day, to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons,…
Mother’s Day Malaysia: 5 Great Places to Celebrate
byIt’s that time of the year again when we celebrate all things wonderful about motherhood. It’s Mother’s Day 2022! Whether you’re planning an evening…
Celebrating Mother Figures on Mother’s Day
byMothers are our caretakers, protectors, and educators. They birthed us, fed us, and raised us. Their sacrifice simply cannot be repaid. Some people might…
8 International Flicks to Watch With Your Mum on Mother’s Day
byMovies are the bread and butter of human entertainment. They cure our boredom, soothe our sorrows, and even offer some well-needed wisdom every now…
Unconventional Gifts for Your Mum This Mother’s Day
byMother’s Day is fast approaching and you might be wondering what to buy for your mum. You can’t give her another card, and she’s…
Four Solutions for Sleep-Deprived Mums
byIf we were to ask if you would trade sleep for your child, the answer would a resounding ‘Yes’ for every parent, but that…
Shuhada Rahmat’s Style and Fashion Hacks for Hari Raya
byShuhada Rahmat stays true to her modest Islamic clothing. Additionally, she knows how to don her hijab in the coolest of styles! Born on…
Mark Adam Gets Candid in an Interview With Motherhood
byMark Adam is clearly a man of many colours and has been in the show business for quite some time. This singer turned actor…
Hari Raya: A Time to Instil Forgiveness in Your Child
byWe’ve spent the entire month of Ramadan fasting to honour the less fortunate and paid alms to help the poor. All these rituals willingly…
7 Tips to Hosting an Open House This Raya
byWith COVID restrictions loosening and booster shots administered, everything may be returning to some semblance of normalcy. And just in time for Hari Raya,…
7 Ideas to Squeeze in Some ‘Me Time’ for Busy Mums
byA special shout-out to all the superbusy mums out there! Whether you’re a working mum, a stay-at-home mum, or both, making time for yourself…
How to Be There for a Mum Who Has Lost a Child
byWe will all have to grieve the loss of a loved one in our lifetime. Just as our loved ones will grieve us when…
Syahifah Azmi on Raising a Big Family with Wan Zack Haikal
bySyahifah Azmi knows how to set her priorities and find the perfect balance when it comes to raising a big family. She discovered an…
6 Good Reasons Why You Should Read to Your Child
byThere is no denying that reading can bring wholesome goodness into people’s lives. Reading allows people to learn and discover new things while also…
Popular Singer Elyana Is Cancer-Free After 11 Years
byWhen it comes to inspiring others with first-hand stories of surviving cancer, look no further than Elyana. Born Erneelya Elyana binti Emrizal, the 35-year-old…
Mummy Shares: Why I’m Letting My Kids Start Fasting from a Young Age
byWow, I can’t believe that we are already almost to the end of Ramadan! Isn’t it amazing how quickly time passes? It seemed like…
Dato’ Seri Siti Nurhaliza Gets Emotional in Message for Her Children
byDato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza is the pioneer of Malaysia’s music industry. Since she started her career more than 20 years ago, she is now…
How To Get Your Kids Excited for Tarawih
byPreparing young children for Ramadan entails a variety of daily practises. It’s not only about enthralling them with activities so that they can learn more…
How to Entice Your Kids Not to Skip Sahur
byTeaching young children to fast during Ramadan is an excellent way to prepare them for the big day. As we all know, the most…
Should You Fast While Breastfeeding? Lactation Consultant Provides the Answers
byIf you are breastfeeding, should you fast during the upcoming month of Ramadan? This is a question on many mums’ minds and there really…
98 Days Maternity Leave, 7 Days Paternity Leave, Here’s What Mums Think
byGood news for mums and dads! The Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021 which deals with maternity and paternity leaves, has been passed by Dewan Negara…
Cancer Surgeon Reveals the Things That You Should Know About Head & Neck Cancer, Especially During Pregnancy
byAccording to Cancer.Net, head and neck cancer is the term used to describe a number of different malignant tumours that develop in or around…
Celebrity Dad Hisyam Hamid Chats Exclusively with Motherhood.com.my
byHisyam Hamid is a household name that needs no introduction. He champions every role he has been offered. And combined with a nucleus of…
Mummy Shares: My Experience Preparing My Kids to Fast During Ramadan
byAlthough Muslim children are expected to begin sawm (i.e., fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, the third pillar of Islam) when they reach…
Mould in the House & the Threat to Health
byHaving those unsightly, yucky blotches of black stuff growing on our walls or ceiling at home is not only an eyesore, but a big…
Does Consuming Ultra-Processed Food Increase Your Risk of Obesity, Diabetes or Cancer?
byAccording to the World Health Organisation, 70% of deaths worldwide today are due to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). These include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases…
How to Make the Most of Ramadan’s Precious Minutes
byThe month of Ramadan is a time of prayer and purification. A time for reflecting on the hardship and tribulations of the less fortunate….
Top Sea Bass Recipes for Your Confinement
byGood news! New mummies may eat sea bass during their confinement period. But they do need to control their consumption of it. This fish…
Dates: Why This Sacred Fruit Is a Ramadan Must-Have
byDates (also known locally as kurma) are a quintessential Ramadan delicacy enjoyed by all Muslims around the world. It is almost unheard of to…
8 Trusted Ramadan Activities to Enjoy with Your Children
byRamadan begins tomorrow! While you’re busy preparing for that first day and the month ahead, don’t forget to get your little ones ready as…
7 Superpowers Your Autistic Child May Have
byIt is rare for a parent to celebrate the news of having an autistic child. Society has made some people assume that neurodivergent kids…
Autism Vs Down Syndrome: What is the Difference?
bySome people may at times wrongly group special need kids into one general category. This could be because they might not know the difference….
Why Gardening May Benefit Your Autistic Child
byGardening has always been scientifically proven to benefit the mind and body. It can boost your mood, reduce stress, help fight disease, improve memory…
Sahur Secrets for Staying Full and Hydrated This Ramadan
byThe month of Ramadan is a time of reflection, humility and worship. While it is definitely more than just about fasting from dawn to…