Valentine’s Day on a Dime: Budgeting for Romantic Date Nights
byWith work and parenthood taking most of your 24/7, it may feel challenging to find any time at all for your partner. It can…
Relationship & Marriage
Every relationship always has its ups and downs. A relationship is one of the most complex matters as every individual is different. Even relationship advice works differently. It differs from one person to another. If you are in need of some relationship advice or stories, stay tuned with this page. Bear in mind that we may not be a professional or an expert, but we always find a way to inspire everyone to be/get better each day.
Everything Parents Need to Know in the Year of the Water Rabbit
byAnother year had passed and the cycle begins anew. This January 22nd marks a new beginning in the Chinese Calendar, bringing us new challenges…
Spouse Vs Parent: Whose Advice Matters More?
byMalaysia is a conservative country despite all the social progress we’ve made. Many of us are raised to follow customs, respect the status quo…
How to Heal and Support A Broken Family
byA family is the first institution of a relationship. The bonding that parents and children share is indispensable. Unfortunately, in today’s generation, the divorce…
Generational Trauma and Parenting: How to Heal Your Family Tree
byThere are many things that a parent passes on to their offspring. Genes, physical attributes, allergies. And yes, even trauma. While strictly a psychological…
Daddy Talks: Why Men Seem Oblivious to a Woman’s Sexual Desire
bySex. It’s something us Asians may rarely talk about, and also the very same thing that is responsible for the continued existence of the…
Daddy Talks: What Do Men Really Think About Earning Less Than Their Partners
byThe gender pay gap has always been a bit of a touchy subject. We have been led to believe that women earn significantly less…
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…
7 Must-Have Items for Every New Parent
byThe joys of being a new parent is indescribable, you probably want to give your little one all that they could possibly need and…
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…
5 Unspoken Ways Asian Dads Say ‘I Love You’
byGrowing in a typical Chinese family, I have never heard my parents, especially my dad, say ‘I love you’ to us. He is not…
8 Best Father’s Day Gifts 2022
byIt’s almost June 19 and you know what that means. It’s time to think of something cool to gift your dad because their special…
5 Myths About Fatherhood Debunked
byFatherhood. Even now a thousand thoughts may be running through your mind on what this word personally means to you. For some it can…
Celebrating Fatherhood As Dads Are Different Nowadays
byNowadays, being a father comes in many forms. Today’s fathers have started to take on roles differently from fathers of the previous generations. Instead…
Feminism and Fatherhood: Things Dads Do That Raise Girl Bosses
byMen are naturally expected to be the masculine, dominant presence in a family. Fathers are the yang to a mother’s yin. But as we…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Simultaneously Working and Raising a Child, Farah Waheda’s Style
byFarah Waheda is not your typical average working mum. She is a woman of many talents. Starting a blog some years ago caught the…
Why You Should Include Video Games in Your Family Activities
byYou would think that video games would be the last thing on your list of family bonding activities. Goodness knows, many parents want to…
Daddy Lucas On TikTok Shows You How He Uses Technology To Connect With His Kids
bySo, who hasn’t heard of the famous TikTok family father called Daddy Lucas? If you’re not one of his 865,400 followers, then today is…
Creating Memorable Memories at Home: Anytime Is a Good Time To Celebrate
byJust over a year ago, my then 9-year-old middle child had gone through a traumatising bicycle accident shortly after learning how to ride. On…
7 Practical Tips for Family Bonding
byFamily bonding is important for the growth and wellbeing of young children. And for parents as well. But with the rising cost of living,…
‘My Daughter Gives Me Strength To Fight Cancer’, Says Survivor Radha Nadarajan
by“My daughter Surutii is the reason I have the will to survive despite everything cancer has thrown at me,” says Radha Nadarajan, a 46…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Birthday Present Ideas for Your Loved Ones
byBirthday present dilemma? Are you usually at a lost when it comes to finding the right birthday gift for someone? It doesn’t matter how…
Nothing Sexier Than Doing The Housework Together
byLet’s talk about what needs to happen before sex. Maybe it can even be categorised as pre-foreplay. Oooh yes, juicy indeed, because nothing is…
‘Fatherhood has made me more responsible,’ Oxwhite Founder CK Changr says on Father’s Day
byBy now, nearly everyone knows Oxwhite is CK Changr and CK Changr is Oxwhite. As the home-grown fashion brand’s most visible ambassador, CK Changr,…
‘My Children Gave Me Direction, Changed My Life,’ Actor Fizzy Aziz says on Father’s Day
byIf you’ve been watching Astro’s Awesome TV lately, you would have noticed Fizzy Aziz in the drama series Kiblat Yang Hilang which aired throughout…
3 Generations Of Dads Share Timeless Tips On Fatherhood
byAs Father’s Day is fast approaching, Motherhood will be running a series of articles to celebrate Malaysian dads who are the pillars of their…
Memories About Teo Chew Chai Kueh – Sharing From A Granddaughter’s Point Of View
byThis is my grandmother. She is now 79-years-old. Since young, here’s what I remember most about her – she would always make us scrumptious meals…
Tentang Bulan Actor Nik Adruce Is Celebrating Father’s Day This Year!
byOne week into being parents, the well-known actor, Nik Adruce, from “Tentang Bulan” (Abu/Bulat) together with his wife, Syafiqah Sofian, share the journey of…
Honouring All Mums (And Dads) This Labour Day With Daphne Iking
byTelevision host, producer, actress and advocate, Daphne Iking, talks to Motherhood about the joys and struggles of being a working mother. The woman of…
Why Marrying Your Best Friend Can Be The Best Choice You Will Ever Make
byWe have met such couples here and there, the ones which the husbands and wives are best friends before they get married. Before the…
Growing Apart From Your Partner? Try These 5 Methods To Maintain A Healthy Long Distance Relationship
byWith the CMCO and MCO on and off again, do you have problems keeping the spark between you and your partner alive? Couples often…
House Daddy And Working Mummy: Striking A Healthy Balance Between Career and Family Life (YES, it is possible!)
byDo you ever find yourself in this very situation? I’m sure many are in the same boat, by choice or otherwise. The Conditional Movement…
The More The Sex, The Happier The Marriage!
byThe more sex you have, the happier you will be… fact or fiction? Just like your car, you need to keep up with the…
“543 child marriages, including applications reported in 2020” | Is Child Marriage a Norm in Malaysia?
byA heated controversial practice, i.e. child marriage, is always on a constant debate among Malaysian. Every time a child marriage case is reported, people…
5 Signs That You Shouldn’t Ignore In Your Toxic Relationship
byThe following story relates me to the term: toxic relationship. My mother has a friend who calls her from time to time to talk…