Simple Steps to Begin Teaching Your Child Personal Hygiene
byPersonal hygiene is critical for adults and children who want to stay clean and healthy. This includes almost everything we do in our daily…
Personal hygiene is critical for adults and children who want to stay clean and healthy. This includes almost everything we do in our daily…
Hygiene is important at all ages, whether you’re an adult or baby. Having something for emergencies can be all that stands between you and…
Sugar is in everything these days. Drinks, food, condiments and even in certain medications like cough syrups. It’s a billion dollar industry encompassing everything…
Attention, parents! The 2026 Academic Session registration for Standard 1 students is now available. From 1 March 2025 to 30 April 2025, the Ministry…
Just yesterday, it felt like you were in the hospital, carefully strapping your newborn into the car seat for the first ride home. In…
There’s a universal truth about parenting: you don’t get sick days. There’s no HR to approve your leave, no one to take over your…
Fasting during Ramadan is a beautiful and meaningful experience. But for some children, particularly those fasting at school, it can come with its own…
I still remember the first time I held money in my tiny hands a crisp RM10 note that made me feel like the richest…
In our increasingly interconnected world, raising bilingual children has become a priority for many parents. The ability to speak multiple languages not only opens…
Whining is an unpleasant behaviour that many kids display at some time in their lives. As much as we love our children, their whining…
On 18 February 2025, 10-year-old Mohamad Fahmi Hafiz bought an eyeball-shaped gummy from a vendor outside his school in Penang. It was just another…
Kids need lots of food to ensure they grow up fast and strong. Good and healthy nutrition is essential during the early years of…
It’s 6:30 a.m. Somewhere in the depths of a very cosy blanket and a fort of pillows, my 6-year-old mumbles, ‘Five more minutes.’ I…
Money has always been a tough topic to talk about. It’s even harder to talk about it with your kids. However, it is important…
Stress affects everyone. And we mean everyone: men, women, and of course, even children. But in some traditional Asian households, some parents may not…
As mums, we all want the best for our little ones – especially when it comes to toys that encourage learning, creativity, and skill…
Children experience nausea and vomiting for various reasons. But as a parent, at what point should you press the panic button? We sat down…
I never imagined I’d be this indecisive. Honestly, choosing a school for my 6-year-old has felt more complicated than planning a wedding. In a…
Sometimes duty, dreams and desire may take us away from our kids. They may then be left to fend for themselves in an unforgiving…
The world is increasingly going down the cashless route. Debit cards, bank transfers, Paypal, Bitcoin. And now e-wallets, which have recently become a popular…
Empathy is the ability to acutely perceive or understand the feelings and emotions of others. Even though we aren’t necessarily aware of doing it,…
The academic year in Malaysia for 2025 offers a structured schedule divided into three terms, with designated holidays for students to rest and rejuvenate….
The tragic passing of a 4 month old baby at an unregistered childcare centre has sent shockwaves through the parenting community in Malaysia. While…
So, you want to straighten up your kids teeth but you’re not sure what the best option is? First of all, you need to…
Immune deficiencies are conditions where the body’s defence system is not able to fight off infections and diseases. It is often a serious lifelong…
Being smart is important, but being smart with your emotions is even more so, especially in this stressful, fast-paced world. It is so easy…
Happy New Year, mummies and daddies! This year, parents in Malaysia are keeping it real with their resolutions. Scrolling through TikTok, laughing at IG…
The topic of ‘sharenting’ isn’t new. It’s been debated countless times before. Yet, in today’s hyper connected digital age, its importance has only grown, making…
It seems only yesterday that the world was making a fuss about the birth of Gen Alphas, babies born between 2010 to 2024. These…
Some of us may derive a little pleasure from pain, especially when it comes to what we eat. After all, chillies are a staple…
A couple of weeks ago, my five-year-old came home from a movie night with his friends, his face lit up with excitement and curiosity….
You know those moments when your little one is running around in endless circles, giggling away, and your heart feels like it could burst…
Parenthood and sacrifice go hand-in-hand. There’s simply no way around it. Even if you’re wealthy and can afford all the best maids, private chefs,…
We always tell our kids to save money and to spend wisely. But what if there are more money lessons to be taught, ones…
So, school’s out for now, and we’re all breathing a sigh of relief from those rushed mornings. The holidays are a great time for…
Sacrifice is a part of our lives, whether we do it for others, or for ourselves. The act of giving up something we own…
Babies are not born with table manners wired into their brains. Mealtime etiquette takes time and patience to cultivate. Until then, as a parent,…
From the moment our little ones wobble into their first steps, we’re on a mission to give them the brightest future possible. We memorise…
I recently stumbled upon a reel that struck hard. It said, “We are raising the person we cannot live without to learn how to…
The digital revolution of the 21st century gave us such technological miracles as the computer, the Internet, smart phones and, of course, social media….
As parents, we all want the best for our kids, right? We dream of them growing up to be confident, capable individuals who can…
Childhood eczema can be debilitating, uncomfortable, and sometimes even downright painful, for both parent and child. The condition causes itchy, leathery skin that can…
Childhood eczema can be triggered by so many things: food, weather, temperature, pollution and yes even things like lotions and detergent. While more young…
Humans have evolved on various continents over thousands of years in various tribes, communities and civilisations. We have formed cities and nations, and created…
We all have skeletons in our closets. Misdemeanors, white lies, sins of the past. There are so many things that we keep to ourselves…
Everyone gets motion sickness. Whether you’re riding in a car, taking a train, or, yes, even walking down the street. We all know the…
As a work-at-home dad, making the daily school run seem enjoyable for my daughter posed an interesting challenge. Try as I might, coaxing her…
Most children are not intellectually ready for philosophical discussions or profound debates about life, reality, and the universe. Unless they somehow have savant syndrome….