5 Most Common Wound Care Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
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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!
How To Teach Your Child the Difference Between Needs and Wants
byDo you know what is the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’? In theory, probably. During practical times, when you are at the mall, and…
How To Make Onde-Onde That Pops in Your Mouth
byMalaysians are united when it comes to food. We enjoy a lot of delicious cuisines with Malay, Chinese and Indian influences, but when it…
5 Brilliant and Easy Ways To Introduce Plant-Based Meals to Your Family
byNot too long ago I started my plant-based meals journey. Recently, I wondered how to get my family involved in this amazing journey too….
Getting Your Toddler To Quit Their Nail-Biting Habit
byNail-biting affects about 60% of children and teenagers and sometimes runs well into adulthood. If your child is nibbling their nails moderately, without injuring themselves,…
7 Signs Your Baby is Solid Food Ready
byThe moment finally arrives when your little one brightens up at the sprinkly pink doughnut between your fingers! At about four to six months…
How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?
byYou’ve heard the highly campaigned slogan “Adopt don’t Shop”, aimed to encourage those interested to be furparents to pick up their future pets from…
COVID-19: Enormous Surge in Deaths Among Children
byAs of the 30th of August 2021, an alarming surge in the deaths of children from COVID-19 takes on frightening heights. While just last…
Kidney Failure Crisis During Pregnancy, Transplant From Husband Changes Family’s Destiny
byJaslynn Tay was 16 weeks pregnant when she found out she had kidney failure. All of a sudden, she and her husband Gordon Ling,…
Raising Children: Developing All-Rounders
byIn general, an all-rounder is a child who excels in academia, knows how to socialise, processes life skills, and works hard to build up…
AIA Malaysia offers Free COVID-19 Hospital Income Cover for Children and Expecting Mothers
byAs the country continues its battle against COVID-19, AIA Malaysia wants to further extend its support to protect an increasingly vulnerable population – that…
Is the Lockdown Fuelling Your Online Shopping Habit? Here’s How Can You Draw Boundaries
by“Oh, this is nice!” *click* “Hmm, I could do with this gadget in the house.” *click* “Oh my goodness, this colour is gorgeous!” *click*…
Iced Honey Lemon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drink Recipe & It’s Health Benefits!
byOlive oil is made from the fruit of the olive tree, which is naturally high in healthy fatty acids. There are several types of…
Co-sleeping: How Do You Wean Your Child From Your Bedroom?
byIf you are a parent with a baby or young child, you may find the act of co-sleeping with your child a common practice….
Celebrate National Day with this Merdeka Themed Dessert
byNational Day holds a double meaning for me as my youngest son was born on this historical date. He was due in September but…
Eating Right To Stay Healthy Against Illnesses
byOur modern society has grown by leaps and bounds in many areas of life, giving all of us much easier ways of life these…
Teaching Kids About Money: An Age-by-Age Guide
byWhen should you expose your children to money? As soon as they learn how to count! Counting does not mean anything to them other…
7 Things You Might Just Miss After Lockdown
byWith efforts to ramp up the vaccine distribution in recent months, our country is now inching closer towards achieving herd immunity. Despite the haze…
Bringing Up Hana: The Challenges Of Nurturing A Twice Exceptional (2e) Child
byCan a child be twice exceptional? Hana, the gifted visual-spatial thinker certainly fits the bill. She is what is known as 2e (the abbreviation…
8 Tips To Handle Bad Behaviour In Kids, While Remaining Calm
byOften, raising kids can be so challenging that it drives you crazy. You might end up screaming and even hitting (which you should not)…
Got Restless Kids at Home? Encourage them to Self-Learn and Here’s How!
byThe ongoing pandemic has upended family life around the world, reshuffling our daily work, home and school routines. On and off Movement Control Orders…
5 Ways to Seriously Manage Your Kids’ Digital Health
byWhat Is Digital Health? The ability to use devices such as laptops, cell phones, and smartphones without harming the mind or body is referred…
What To Do When Your Child Has Nasal Allergies
bySome mothers wake their children up for school. Some mothers are greeted by their children with a chirpy ‘Good Morning!’ Some mothers, however, are…
This Might Be the Reason You Are Experiencing Painful Penetration
byThis article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Azrai – Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive UKM Medical Centre. Penetration has always been associated…
A Guide to Registering A Baby’s Birth at JPN Counters and Online
byThe feeling you get from cradling your newborn for the first time is sometimes hard to describe. Those long-awaited moments are always full of…
Four Ways to Save Money When Grocery Shopping
byThe winds of change—it is blowing on the price tags of almost everything at the grocery store. Did you notice? Just last week, I…
Having Children: Less Is More, or More Is Less?
byOur marriage life always entail the issue of having children. Even if you and your spouse are not having any ideas yet, everyone around…
Supporting Your School-Age Children’s Nutrition during Pandemic
byThe current COVID-19 pandemic is a universal crisis that has affected everyone around the world, including children. For children, this prolonged pandemic has profound…
The Left-Handers’ Struggles – Would You Make Your Child Change Hands?
byWhilst right-handed people have enjoyed all the conveniences of modern inventions, left-handers may not enjoy them in the same way. In conjunction with International…
Middle Child Syndrome and 7 Tips To Prevent It
byIn conjunction with Middle Child’s Day on the 12th of August, we at Motherhood Story would like to share some information and pointers about…
Epilepsy in Kids: What You Need to Know
byDon purple attire with pride every year on March 26th and help spread awareness on epilepsy! Epilepsy is not something that is new. In…
Cats, The Misunderstood Creatures: 8 Reasons Why They Make Great Pets
byAll around the world, cats are often compared to dogs as pets (the two being the most common kinds of pets), and are sometimes…
Five Money Games You Can Play at Home
byChildren learn best through fun and games. Just like how they mimic us adults so easily, they do not want to be told what…
Co-Parenting Tips To Maintain Healthy Relationships With Your Kids
byAre you divorced or separated from your ex-partner? And you want to maintain a healthy relationship with your kids? That can be a challenge,…
Is Your Child Eating Too Much Salt?
byKids know by a young age that salt has a way of ramping up the flavour of foods. By the time they are weaned…
Reasons Why Your Spouse May Feel Abandoned
byBeing married does not equal to a fulfilled emotional tank. Some people think that they will no longer, for example, feel lonely when they…
Picking the Perfect Pet: Best 5 Starter Pets for Families
byRainbow fish was one of my starter pets when I was 5 years old. I can still remember so vividly how my siblings and…
Self-Regulation Starts at Home
bySocial and digital platforms have fast become a form of mindless virtual entertainment space which allows parents to get a little breather from their…
4 Most Common Trigger Issues We Have Seen In A Family Argue Over
byIt is normal for families to fight or disagree over various issues, but what is it that they normally fight about? What might have…
Pets and Children: A Perfect Combination
byScience has said many-a-time that pets and children make a winning combination. Among the many plus points cited, children have been said to develop…
Salixium, Malaysian COVID-19 Self-test Kit: Here’s All You Need to Know
byMalaysia’s first developed COVID-19 fast antigen testing kit has arrived! The Salixium COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test by in vitro diagnostics rapid test kits producer…
Excessive Screen Times: Parents, Kids and The Digital Age
byA quick peek into how the digital age has influenced the way kids interact! Going digital? Embracing the power of digital transformation? The unrelenting…
Supporting Children’s Mental Health During Difficult Times
byIn the days before the pandemic hit us, we have already heard of children who suffer from mental health issues. Today, we stand to…
No Taboo To Teach Toddler About Money
byWhen I conduct an interview, I usually pose the questions; but with Tiffany Oon, she was quick to steer the objective of our conversation…
5 Ways You Can Adopt Positive Parenting Without Spoiling Your Children
byPositive parenting – does it sound plausible in your household? Before saying ‘No’ to it at your first glance, what you truly need is…
Secrets to Living Harmoniously with Your In-Laws
bySecrets to living harmoniously with in-laws? Yes, you read right! So, your wedding day is around the corner! There you are, filled with butterflies…
Five Freezer-Friendly Snacks (That Actually Taste Good!)
byFreezer-friendly snacks are great for saving time and delicious! Do you ever feel like your life is too tiring? That’s how I feel most…
How To Teach Kids To Be Thoughtful and Considerate
byYou must learn to be thoughtful and considerate towards others. This is what my mother has been reinforcing ever since I was a little…
Stay-at-Home Effects During the COVID-19 Pandemic
byHelp us by staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Go out only when necessary. Always wash or sanitise your hands. These principles, lockdowns…