Battling Childhood Kidney Cancer: Insights from a Top Specialist
byKidney cancer is a rare disorder that affects children (as well as adults). It attacks the body’s main filtration system, resulting in various health…
Children Care & Health
Deadly Fun: Dangerous Toys That Can Harm Your Kids
byToys are an important and often inseparable part of childhood. The give comfort and provide sensory stimulation. If they’re educational in nature, the toy…
Blue Light Glasses: Does Your Child Really Need Them?
byWe all spend a majority of our adult lives in front of a screen. Whether that’s a smartphone, a television or of course, a…
10 Must-Follow Rules for Safe Food Serving
byHave you ever worried about whether your fresh produce has been washed properly, if the food prep area is clean, or if the cooking…
School Holiday Survival Guide: Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy
bySchool holidays are a time of fun and experimentation. Your kids have all this time to truly explore their interests and have an amazing…
Mozzie Menace: An Updated Guide on Dealing with Pesky Mosquitoes
byMosquitoes are always seen as an annoying pest, or at the very least, a mild inconvenience. But as we know, these tiny critters are…
A Happy Gut for a Happy Life with VITAGEN
byDid you know that over 70% of your immune system is tied to your gut health? That’s right! The millions of microorganisms living in…
International Epilepsy Day: It’s High-Time to End the Stigma
byThere is so much stigma surrounding the medical condition known as epilepsy, which affects 7.8 out of 1000 people in Malaysia. This figure may…
Childhood Dengue Danger: Paediatrician Prof. Datuk Dr Zulkifli Shares Insight
byDengue is an old enemy that often strikes when our guard is down. Keeping us on our toes and claiming countless lives. As long…
How to Support Your Kids Achieve Optimum Growth and Build Their Confidence
by“Dream Big and Aim High” It is a popular saying that parents would use to help empower their children to be successful in whatever…
Are You Expecting a Rabbit Child? Here’s the Secret to Raising One
byAs popular as Western astrology may be, Chinese astrology is equally as important to many Malaysians. Every year, bookstore aisles are filled with titles…
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…
Emotional Intelligence: The ‘Missing Half’ of Your Child’s Cognitive Development
bySupermums are everywhere—we see them on Instagram posts, television programs, billboard ads, and even in real life among family and friends. They seem to…
Fun Money Lessons and a Chance to Win from a Pool of RM50,000 to Kickstart Your Kid’s Business Idea!
byFirst things first, let’s get one thing straight and out of the way—money shouldn’t be a difficult or a stressful topic to talk about,…
Mummy Shares: My Kids’ First Week Back to School
byHow are all my fellow mums doing now that our kids have been back in school for a week? Do you feel relieved or…
Here’s Why You’re Extra Blessed to Be Expecting a Special Child
byPeople often have such negative views about having a special needs child, even if it’s something relatively mild like ADHD or dyslexia. Disabled individuals…
Exploring the Reality and Misconceptions About Down Syndrome
byYou’ve seen them before, and you may know what it is on the surface, but you might not fully comprehend the condition that people…
Is There Finally a Cure for HIV? Here’s What Science Tells Us
byOut of the many known viruses in the world responsible for a variety of incurable and chronic diseases, HIV definitely takes the top 5…
Down Syndrome Support Group Gives Hope to Malaysian Youngsters
byOne in 800 babies have Down Syndrome in Malaysia and many of them grow up neglected and unloved by society. Even with the love…
Mums, Have You Check Your Child’s Growing Up Milk for any Added Sugars?
byAs most of us may know, when it comes to children, it’s our job as parents to monitor their sugar intake. Meals and snacks…
Insta-Mums Share Why It is Important to Power Up Your Child’s Brain Cell Connections
byAs your child grows and learns, they will start developing more advanced skills. Children between the ages of 4 to 6, for instance, will…
Neurons and Nutrition: What’s the Connection?
byA growing child needs the right nutrition in order to keep up with their developmental milestones, those important moments that mark their cognitive and…
Genetic Heirlooms: Traits Your Children May Inherit from You
byWhen we think about inheritance, our minds may immediately jump to money, property or ancestral relics and knickknacks: jewellery, keepsakes and other precious belongings….
Children and Suicide: What Parents Should Know and How to Help a Struggling Child
byOver 872 young people between the ages of 15 to 18 years old committed suicide from January of 2019 to May of 2021 in…
Cracking the Cold Case: Shocking Myths about the Common Cold that Will Surprise You
byColds are one of those annoying but harmless things you get a few times every year. Some sneezing and a runny nose, congestion, and…
10 Signs of OCD in Children and What You Need to Know
byObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is commonly discussed in adults, but it is often overlooked in children. However, parents must recognise that this type of anxiety…
Spare the Rod, Save the Child: Why You Should Avoid Hitting Your Kids
byIn certain cultures, it may be seen as okay to hit your child (within reason, of course) as a form of discipline when they…
Debunked Dyslexia Myths You Need to Know
byDyslexia is an often-misunderstood disorder in Malaysia. Much like other neurological childhood disorders, it is rife with stigma and ignorance. If you’re wondering about…
Mummy Shares: Some Sneaky Ways I Get My Kids to Eat Vegetables
byDo you have a situation where, no matter how much you persuade and inform your children about the benefits of vegetables, they still refuse…
Top Meat Substitutes to Get You Started on Your Vegan Journey
byVegan food doesn’t have to be boring. Yes, they’re made from plants and vegetables, but with all the seasoning and spices we have on…
Farm Fresh Grow: The Game-Changing Growing Up Milk
byIn a bid to provide the right nourishment for a healthier future generation, Farm Fresh has introduced its latest product, Farm Fresh Grow for…
How to Help a Dyslexic Child
byAccording to a report, there are between 10% to15% of dyslexic children in Malaysia. Many go undiagnosed, and many more struggle to keep up…
Dyslexia Runs in the Family: Datin Shahida Opens Up About Her Children
byIt’s rare to hear about one dyslexic child in the family, let alone two. But the condition is indeed genetic, as one celebrity mum…
Baby Store: Find Everything Your Baby Needs and More at Our Favourite Ones Here
byAs parents, we have a ton of things to get for our little ones, whether they’re newborns or toddlers. That’s why so many parents…
What to Do If Your Child Below 5 Years Contracts COVID-19
byFirst, it was a fever and watery stool—not a good sign. Then, comes the fussing and crying because of uneasiness. You start to get…
Shedding Light on Mental Health in Malaysia: Expectation Vs Reality
byThere has been a recent surge of interest in mental health in Malaysia over the past decade. You won’t have to search that far…
Baby Nasal Aspirator: Help Your Baby Breathe Easier with These Must-Haves
byWhen your baby develops a stuffed nose, it can really break your heart. You want to do your best to help them clear the…
Mummy Shares: Finding Out About Dyslexia in Children to Raise Awareness
byAfter hearing about so many cases of dyslexia from people close to me, I am wondering what it is all about. There are no…
Make a Difference: These 8 Children’s Charities Are Waiting for Your Help
byAs much as we like to believe that every child is loved, fed, clothed and cared for, that is unfortunately not the case. Not…
“Mummy, I Can’t Read!”: What to Do If You Suspect Your Child Has Dyslexia
byNo one wants to hear that their child is disabled. Yet probably one condition that flies under the radar more often than we’d like…
6 Foods to Improve Your Child’s Eyesight
byNutrition plays a big role in your child’s overall wellbeing. When it comes to vision and eye health, food can be the first line…
Effects of Inflation on Your Kids’ Mental Health
byChildhood is a time of innocence, adventure and joy. It’s a moment in a person’s life where they truly get to experience the joys…
Baby Vaccination 101: COVID-19 Vaccine
byThis illness needs no introduction. COVID-19 is a relatively new infectious disease first discovered in 2019 in Wuhan, China. It was the cause of…
Baby Vaccination 101: JE (Japanese Encephalitis) Vaccine
byAccording to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease endemic to Sarawak. So, if your baby isn’t born in Sarawak,…
Baby Vaccination 101: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Vaccine
byWe recently talked about the measles vaccine. But in Malaysia it is commonly incorporated as a 3-in-1 vaccine meant to protect newborns not only…
Baby Vaccination 101: Measles Vaccine
byMeasles is a highly contagious disease that is easily transmissible from person to person via droplets and close contact. It is important for newborns…
Baby Vaccination 101: Pneumococcal Vaccine
byAccording to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, pneumococcal vaccines are one of the compulsory vaccines for Malaysian children. It protects against various strains of…
Baby Vaccination 101: Polio Vaccine
byAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), the polio vaccine prevents the spread of the poliomyelitis disease, which is known to be life-threatening to…
Should Kids Be Allowed to Drink Coffee?
byCoffee is one of the most popular drinks on the planet; outranking soda, juice and tea in many parts of the world. It is…