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8 Motherly-Themed Disney Animations You Must Watch With Your Kids
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How to Honour Your Mum Every Day
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Celebrating the Unconventional Malaysian Mums
byWhen we mention the word ‘mother’, most of us will immediately imagine a traditional maternal figure. Someone who has conceived, delivered and raised a…
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….
Ways to Embrace Mother’s Month as a Single Mum
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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
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Unconventional Gifts for Your Mum This Mother’s Day
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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…
DIY Oil Lamps to Illuminate Your Home This Hari Raya
byIllumination is a key aspect of Raya celebrations in Malaysia. Family festivities and visitations can carry on well into the night. It’s always the…
How Eid Is Celebrated in Other Countries
byThe word ‘Eid’ is an Arabic term for festivity, celebration, happiness, and feast. For Muslims, the day marks the end of Ramadan and the…
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…
Mummy Shares: Why I’m Letting My Kids Start Fasting from a Young Age
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10 Must-Have Delicacies You Should Buy From Ramadan Bazaars
byRamadan bazaars are a staple in Malaysian culture; for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. They offer delicacies and dishes that you can only get once…
Battling COVID-19 With a Baby on the Way
byIt is not unheard of for pregnant women to contract COVID-19, in fact it’s happened more than once in Malaysia. But Elpeni Ramli, lactation…
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…
Young Syefura Steps in for a Political Change in Malaysia
byKetari State Representative (ADUN) Young Syefura Othman becomes the Malay representative elected to the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of Democratic Action Party (DAP) for…
‘Basikal Lajak’ Case: A Different View from Khairul ‘SuperDaddy’ Abdullah
byOn 18 February 2017 at 3:20 a.m., Sam Ke Ting was driving back home. She was driving on the far-left lane, wearing a seatbelt…
Mummy Shares: Here’s Why Maternity Leave Is Not Actually a Vacation
byThe length of maternity leave in Malaysia has been a source of contention since the 2020 Budget increased the maternity leave period for employees…
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How to Entice Your Kids Not to Skip Sahur
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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…
Doctor Shares Insights on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Young
bySome recent developments in the COVID-19 situation amongst the younger generation has stirred a little more worry in parents. Along with rising reported cases…
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…
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….
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
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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…
How to Support a Child with Epilepsy
byEpilepsy is a neurological condition that presents itself as seizures, and it can either be inherited or developed later in life. The onset of…
Safety Reminders As Your Children Resume School During COVID Season
byWho’s guilty of being anxious knowing that the kids must return to school face-to-face this year? Well, you’re not alone. Many parents may be…
How Kids and Mummies Fare in the First Week of School Reopening
bySchool reopened on 21 March, marking the start of a new term for the kids. Amidst the high number of COVID-19 cases, and after…
Earth Hour: Why Is It Important and How Can Your Family Contribute?
byThe last Saturday of March is finally here, and do you know what that means? It’s time to participate in the Earth Hour global…
Pregnancy & Epilepsy: What You Need to Know
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5 Guaranteed Ways to Involve Your Children in Saving the Electricity Bills at Home
byIt is not just about money when it comes to educating our children on saving the electricity bills at home. It is also conserving…
Tips for the Anxious Parent of School Returning Children in the New Normal
byCOVID-19 is still at large, but life goes on, for better or worse. Most of us have been armed with multiple vaccine doses. Our…