Mac Chung Lynn talks about ‘Changing Lives Together’ at Nando’s on International Women’s Day
byIn 2020, Mac Chung Lynn, the founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Nando’s Chickenland Malaysia was named ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year’ by…
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Empowering Malaysians to live Sustainably, Yasmin Rasyid brings a Special Message on International Women’s Day
byA different kind of mother by any standards and certainly the right woman for International Women’s Day, Dr. Yasmin Rasyid is a marine biologist…
It’s Time to Tell Our Teens The Truth About Credit Cards
byWhat comes to your mind when you heard about credit cards? My past school experiences had led me to have a very negative impression…
The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitising, and Disinfecting!
byGERMS…we worry about them all the time! They are lurking everywhere and we can’t shake them off! Clean freak or not, we need to…
A Complete Family Plan of Workout and Detox Post Chinese New Year
byThis is how I feel each time after a Chinese New Year feast: That’s enough! I need to take a break from food. Whether…
Mums-To-Be, Here’s Why Storing Your Baby’s Stem Cells Is a Once-In-a-Lifetime Opportunity
byWhen someone says once-in-a-lifetime, most people will think about crazy activities they might just do once they are retired. Activities like bungee jumping and…
Child Abuse: Why People Hesitate To Report To The Authority?
byAs I woke up this morning, I was disturbed by the news I read over my FB wall shared by a doctor friend. A…
Discover Your Partner’s Love Languages For Your Intimate Relationship
byHave you ever thought about how do we feel loved in a relationship? Or how do we make our partner feel appreciated? For many…
3 Ways to Practise At Least 50% Healthy Eating During Chinese New Year
byWhenever you mention about healthy eating during Chinese New Year, here’s what you will hear from your family members or relatives, Aiya, once a…
Master Ben Reveals Feng Shui Tips to Give Ox Year Born Babies a Headstart
byOn February 12, 2021, the Chinese New Year will usher in the zodiac animal sign of the Ox ─ a creature synonymous with hard…
“I Hate My Daughter’s Boyfriend!” How Can Parents Deal With Children’s Dating Choice?
byOne of the many concerns to parents about growing up kids is – when they are in a relationship. What would you feel when…
5 DIY Chinese New Year Decoration Using Red Packets that You Can Do with Your kids
byIn continuation to my Chinese New Year article series, I will be writing about something different than my usual recipe sharing. I am going…
Raising Adoptive Children – The Adoption Process in Malaysia
byLast week, our social media has picked up and shared the news about the sad departure of a seven-year-old boy from Melaka who died…
The Talk You Must Constantly Have With Your Partner
byAs a partner, are you not a sweet talker? Do not worry. It is fine as long as you are a great listener and…
Making Positivity the New Normal – 4 Things You Can Do to Prepare for 2021
byWhat a year it has been! 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year with unprecedented ups and downs. While it was a tough…
4 Ways to Prepare Your Year One Children for Primary Schooling
byHere comes the year of 2021 and our 6-year-old kids have now graduated from their pre-schooling years. So, what’s their next learning stage then?…
Emotional Abuse: The Signs To Watch Out For
byCovid-19, with its lockdowns worldwide, has seen incidences of abuse rose exponentially. While women and children usually bear its brunt, men are not exempted….
“Home Sweet Home!” | 5 Easy and Budget Friendly Tips on How To Decorate Your House
by2020 was like a roller-coaster ride and what’s better than to decorate and change your home to a whole new look for 2021? With…
Back to School 2021: 2 Teachers talk about Fusing Tech with Tradition in the New Normal
bySchool has been pretty much interrupted the whole of 2020, what with the pandemic bringing about repeated school closures, the sudden start of virtual…
It’s Raining Cats And Dogs. How To Brighten Your Days Under Those Cloudy Skies?
byIt is raining almost every day now and not to mention that in some areas, it is raining heavily and nonstop. Hmm…it is quite…
4 Ways on How You Can Teach Your Children About Household Chores
byHow do you feel when you foresee a pile of household chores on your way back from work? Do you feel exhausted, frustrated and…
Resolutions 101: How To Plan, Make & Keep Them
byGoodbye 2020, Hello 2021! What a year it has been! At the dawning of the then New Year, never would we have imagined how…
The KonMari Method Of Tidying Up With Your Children To Kick Start Your New Year!
byAs working parents, what is that one frustration that we constantly suffer at home? It is undeniably the unorganised and messy household items and…
5 Families Share Parenting Lessons they Learnt from the Pandemic of 2020
byWith 2020 almost in the rearview mirror and a vaccine in clear sight ahead, what lessons can we say we have learnt as parents…
The Busy Mum’s Guide: Host A Slumber Party With The Kids For Your Next Family Movie Night
byIn these trying times of COVID-19, your kids’ sleepovers with friends are currently put on hold. A bummer for the kids. Despite having to…
Malaysian Kids Teach Their Parents How To Spend Quality Time Together In A Fun Way!
byLife is too short to focus on other things aside from your family. Before you know it, your kids have grown so much while…
Mummies, It’s Time for Some Magic Moments with Disney This School Holiday!
byWho doesn’t love Disney movies, right? Why do kids love DISNEY so much? I mean, for as long as I can remember, there isn’t…
Mummies’ Guide on How to Buy Car Insurance Like a Pro with These Super-Easy Steps
byHave you ever wondered why most mummies get tired very often? Ah, there is this term called the MENTAL LOAD. What is that? It…
Stay Active & Sane With These Fun At-Home Activities For Kids
byDecember is finally here! And there’s still no family plans set in motion for the kids to go anywhere. My friend, a mum of…
How to Predict the Adult Height of Your Child when He is 2 Years of Age
byThere’s a popular tale going around that if you want to know your child’s adult height, you simply double his height when he is…
Top 8 Personalised Photo Gift Ideas
byA picture is worth a thousand words, so say it even more through photo gifts. As we all know, being a mother is a…
Our Children Need To Know That They Aren’t Going To Survive By Saving Only
byI believe most of us have heard of the saying, ‘A penny saved is a penny earned.’ However, is it true that we can…
Kids Restless At Home? Try These 6 Relaxation Activities To Help Them Calm Down
byIn the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids being at home can be really challenging for parents as they tend to get restless and…
Stop Toxic Masculinity! Here’s Why Every Parent Must Have This If You Want to Improve Your Parenting Skills
by“Come on son, be a man about it! You can do this,” are some of the common words that we might hear from a…
5 Quality Dinner Conversation Topics that You Can Talk with Your Kids Before They Hit 10 Years Old
by“How was school?”, “Is the food good?”. It is always the same small things to ask about when it comes to having a conversation…
Mother Knows Best? 8 of Yesterday’s Parenting Advice that may Not be Right Today
byMother knows best, as they say, and when it comes to parenting advice, it seems that the older generation such as your mum, aunties…
4 Meaningful & Family-Friendly End-Of-The-Year Activities to Wrap Up Your Year
bySo, here’s a question: What is that one word that pops up in your mind when you think of 2020? COVID-19? Movement Control Order…
The Multipurpose Kitchen Item That Mummies Wish They Knew Sooner
byNothing lifts the spirit of a mummy like being in the kitchen and preparing a home-cooked and hearty meal for her loved ones. Just…
Birthday Party Themes You Can Plan for Your Kids During CMCO
byBirthdays are a must celebrated event and despite the pandemic that has been unstable lately, you must not ignore your loved one’s birthday parties….
5 Good Anime Suitable For Both Children And Parents To Watch Together
byFor all (parents) anime lovers, you do know that some anime can be quite ‘dangerous’ to watch with your children – if you choose…
Virus is Here! 6 Ways to Keep Viruses Out of Your Bedroom
byMalaysia recently saw a resurgence of daily COVID-19 cases in a rapid manner, which were previously under control; prompting the reintroduction of CMCO in…
Maternity and Paternity Leave in Malaysia | What’s In Store For Parents Out There
byThe world is slowly, but surely moving into a demographic winter, with more golden seniors than new births. This phenomenon is not limited to…
The Golden Tips For A Happy, Long-Lasting And Successful Marriage
byEveryone desire a happy, long-lasting and successful marriage. But the question is, did we put enough efforts towards achieving that? Sometimes, we think we…
Childcare & Day-Care Centres in Malaysia Are Allowed To Reopen With Conditions
byOne good news to working parents is the reopening of childcare and day-care centres in most of Penisular Malaysia. Recently, The Department of Social…
Online Classes Are Making Your Children Stressed Out? Try These Methods To Help Them Cope!
byOnline classes can be overwhelming and stressful for your children. They are used to seeing their friends and learning at school every day. Now,…
Homemade Soap: You Don’t Have to Be Creative to Make One!
byThe lockdown has finally taken its toll on most of us and that’s the sad truth. Kids are getting so edgy now and throwing…
Muar MP, Syed Saddiq Playing It Cool as The Good Husband Material (Thanks to His Two Colleagues!)
byUndoubtedly, every woman’s dreams is getting a perfect husband – the gentle yet manly one, the loyal and responsible one, a good looking one…
Career Mother’s Dilemma: How Is It Like To Be At The Desk Instead Of The Baby Cot?
byTo work or not to work? That might be a question that will put a mother with a career in a big dilemma. Being…
How Do Mums Squeeze In A Workout With The Family When Life Gets Super Busy?
byAs mothers, one of our top priorities is always the family’s health and well-being. Now, with the pandemic and the recent hike in new…