Busting 6 Common Kids’ Sunscreen Myths
bySunscreen is essential on hot and sunny days, but is that the only time it is required? While most parents recognise the value of…
Children Care & Health
Choose a Safe and Smart Source of Nutrition for Your Child
byDid you know that Malaysia was classified as the Asian country with the highest rate of overweight people? According to World Health Organisation (WHO)…
5 Truths Behind Alcohol-Based Sanitisers That May Shock You
byDo you want to know the secret to keeping your children safe from the very thing that’s supposed to protect them? Even as people…
“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…
5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Body Care
byTeaching your children about their bodies and how to care for them is an important part of their upbringing. This is essential to ensure…
Your Child’s First 1,000 Days: The Importance of Nutrition
byDo you know that your child’s nutrition journey starts during your pregnancy? Because their organs start developing from this time. Hence, the first 1000…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 9: Fever in Babies & Kids: When to Hit the Panic Button?
byFevers are common among children, but new parents can be extra anxious when it happens to their newborns. After all, babies are still small…
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…
Dress Your Child in Style and Comfort with BuiBoo
byShopping for trendy baby and child essentials may not necessarily lighten your wallet. And it can be a pleasant and entertaining activity with your…
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….
Top 5 Brain Food for Your Toddler
byDo you know that the brain is a very hungry organ? It is so hungry to the point that it consumes more than 20%…
5 Ways to Make Teeth Brushing Time Fun for Your Toddler
byBrushing two times a day for two minutes is vital to your child’s dental health. There is no myth to be busted here but…
Mummy Shares: When Should You Start Worrying About Your Child’s Speech Delay?
byLearning that our child has a speech delay is one of many parents’ worst nightmares. We can’t help but feel this way as we…
Perfect Posture: How to Stop Your Kids from Slouching
byMaintaining a good posture is the key to lifelong confidence and positive body image. It also ensures that you don’t suffer from debilitating medical…
How to Encourage Your Kids to Cook and Eat Healthy Meals
byEncouraging your kids to be a part of the cooking process or even finishing their meals, can be a daunting task in this day…
The Importance of Supporting Your Child’s Intelligent, Emotional and Social Quotient (IQ, EQ, SQ) Post Lockdown
byMalaysia has entered the endemic phase. I repeat—Malaysia has entered the endemic phase! It feels like time has gone by in a flash, but…
Price Hikes? Not for Watson’s Many Health Supplements
byDo you and your family take health supplements? Why? Or why not? Health supplements are often encouraged today because it helps support and enhance…
Creating a Balanced Routine for Your Child in the Endemic Era
byTime seems to have flown by while we were huddling at home, holding our breaths and waiting for the number of COVID-19 infections to…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 8: Busting Common Myths on Toddlers Oral Care
byOral hygiene is something that we all know is important, but there are a lot of misconceptions about oral care that have been passed…
Amyra Rosli’s Daughter Recovering from Kawasaki Disease
byKawasaki disease (KD) is an illness that causes blood vessels to become inflamed, almost always among young children. If left untreated, it can cause…
How High Sugar Intake May Affect Cognitive Development in Children
byThere is a strong belief amongst mums, especially in social media, that high sugar intake amongst young children could lead to hyperactivity and a…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 6: Common Foot Conditions in Kids
byChildren experience different kinds of foot problems similar to adults. These conditions show different characteristics where some may occur more frequently in children due…
Faizal Tahir Opens Up About His Daughter’s Down Syndrome Condition
byFaizal Tahir’s latest addition to his family was announced recently and we couldn’t be more excited for this singer-songwriter. The 43 year-old who is…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 3: Does My Child Need Glasses?
byUndetected vision problems can impact your child’s performance, both in and out of the classroom. Therefore, it’s important to understand eye health so you…
Top 5 Dos and Don’ts of Kids’ Oral Health
byAs parents, we often look forward to milestones. Events like their first flip, their first time you hear them say ‘Mama’ or ‘Papa’, their…
Solving the Puzzle of Your Growing Up Child’s Brain Development
byMost mums are aware of the importance of DHA in a child’s brain development. While we have approximately 100 billion brain cells, not all…
Boosting Our Family’s Immune System
byIt is important to still follow the SOPs while we enter into a new kind of normal in facing this endemic. We would want…
6 Useful Tips for Mums-To-Be
byYou’ve found out that you’re now carrying a little one—congratulations! Whether you are a mother-to-be or if you’re preparing to welcome another child into…
Wondering About COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Ages 5 to 11? Read On.
byWho would have thought two years ago that a global pandemic would break out, wreaking havoc around the globe and leading to the development…
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…
Childhood Asthma in the Face Of COVID-19
byAsthma is a disease that affects the airways. According to Asthma Malaysia: Asthma affects almost a quarter of all children in Malaysia and up…
Chinese Zodiac Forecast For 2022 – Part 2
byWhat does the Year of The Tiger hold for everyone in this coming Lunar New Year? Let’s explore the world of the Chinese Zodiac…
Chinese Zodiac Forecast For 2022 – Part 1
byWhat does the Year of The Tiger hold for everyone in this coming Lunar New Year? Let’s explore the world of the Chinese Zodiac…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 19: Personal Hygiene: Important Healthy Habits for Kids to Learn
byDo you know that personal hygiene for kids includes teaching your children how to cough and sneeze properly? Other than showering thoroughly every day…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 18: Tips for Families: Choosing Safer Personal Care Products For Children
byAs we bathe every day to stay clean, have you ever thought that the personal care products that both you and your children are…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Medicinal Herbs
byBefore this, we covered which beverages are safe for your little ones. Now, we are going to explore which medicinal herbs are safe or…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Dairy
byPreviously, we covered which herbs are safe for toddlers and which should be avoided. Now, let’s discover about dairy products! Can my toddlers consume…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Herbs
byEarlier, we covered on which vegetables are toddler-friendly which aren’t. Now, let’s dig into herbs! Are herbs safe to be consumed by toddlers? Well,…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Fruits
byPreviously we covered grains and potatoes that are safe for toddler’s consumption and which should be avoided. In this article, we will be discussing…
Nutrition for Toddlers: Grains & Potatoes
byNew mummies might wonder which grains and potatoes are great for toddlers. Grains and potatoes are known as important food intakes. Grains and potatoes…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 14: A Splashing Good Time: Transitioning Kids From Bath to Shower
byAs your little one is growing up throughout the years, it is also one of the milestones to transition your children from bath to…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 10 – Screen Time and Growing Up Children: What are the Rules
byAs we all know, with the advancement of technology and with online learning on the rise, children are exposed to screen time now more…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 11: Slow and Picky Eaters
byImagine, you’ve prepared a full spread of delicious food for dinner, only to have your child turn up their nose at everything on their…
Tracking Your Child’s Growth: Celebrating Milestones and Monitoring Developmental Delay
byWhen you first found out you are pregnant—OH THE JOY! You’re suddenly curious of the things happening in your womb. Are the cells creating…