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byCaring for preemies requires meticulous, super-handy care due to their small and delicate bodies. If you’re a mother to one, you must be eagerly…
Second Year Toddler: Twenty-Five-Month-Old Developmental Milestones
byGet ready to face more stomping, screaming and other frustrating behaviour from your toddler as we work through the twenty-five-month-old developmental milestones! While his…
Second Year Toddler: Twenty-Four-Month-Old Developmental Milestones
byHappy birthday to your 2-year-old toddler as he marches into the twenty-four-month-old developmental milestones! Besides having relentless interest in pretend play, your little one…
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…
Breast Milk: The Best Protection in the Age of COVID-19
byJust when you there can’t possibly be more good reasons to opt for breast milk instead of formula, recent studies have found that breastfed…
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…
First Year Toddler: Twenty-Three-Month-Old Developmental Milestones
byTicking off the twenty-three-month-old developmental milestones simply moves you one step closer to the second year of your toddler. To be exact, it would…
Mummy Shares: My Experience with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
byI was always concerned about getting Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during each pregnancy because of the complications it can cause. I’d say I was…
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…
Where to Find Free Online Bedtime Stories for Kids
byBedtimes are the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with your little ones. You can do this by reading or telling bedtime stories…
Precious Moments Frozen in Time: Documenting the Life of an Autistic Child
byRaising a child is hard enough, but doing so as a father of three kids (one of which has autism), is a different thing…
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…
“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…
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…
15 Hari Raya Haji Greetings to Send to Your Loved Ones
byHari Raya Haji, also known as “Eid al-Adha”, “Aidiladha” or “Hari Raya Qurban/Korban” is one of the biggest celebrations observed by Muslims around the…
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…
How to Find the Best Bottle for Your Baby
byThings can get pretty overwhelming for first-time parents, especially when it comes to picking out the things their baby needs. Diapers, clothes, car seats,…
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…
Must-Try Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur for the Whole Family
byIf you’re planning an evening out with the family, chances are you’re looking for restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that can cater to everyone. There…
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….
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…
7 Things Dads Do That Make Their Sons Better Fathers in the Future
byThe phrase “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” contains more truth than you realise. People often use this proverb humorously, or sometimes…
First Year Toddler: Twenty-Month-Old Developmental Milestones
byWhat can you first expect from your toddler as he reaches the twenty-month-old developmental milestones? He is going to exert more sense of independence…
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…
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…
10 Fatherly Movies to Celebrate Your Dad on Father’s Day
byFather’s Day is coming up on the 19th of June, and if you’re stuck for ideas on what to do with your dad, a…
7 Malaysian Films to Watch With Your Dad on Father’s Day
byFather’s Day is a day full of celebration: food, presents and perhaps even some karaoke afterwards. But what to do when the sun finally…
8 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day
byFather’s Day is coming. And aside from your dad’s birthday, now is the time to celebrate the man who has raised and brought you…
Creative Ways for Your Kids to Express Their Affection for Daddy
byFather – A son’s first hero and a daughter’s first love. With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday, the search for a special something for…
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…
Mummy Shares: My Best and Worst Days as a Mum
byFrom the time you wake up to the time you go to bed, being a mum comes with a lot of responsibilities. I understand…
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…
Single Dads: The Challenges of Taking On the Role of a Mother
bySociety would usually focus on single mothers, but we should not forget that single dads out there don’t have it easy either. They are…