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…
Children Care & Health
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…
In Times of COVID-19, Don’t Delay Your Child’s Immunisation Shots
byIt’s unfortunate that we are far from over the COVID-19 pandemic, very much so from its repercussions as well. The pandemic put a lot…
Not All Milk Are the Same, Source Wise
byMilk is an important food source for toddlers and growing children. It is one of the most nutritious foods and it helps provide children…
How To Overcome the Top 4 Parenting Challenges During New Norm of COVID-19
byWe are so over the COVID-19 pandemic that has shaken everyone up, especially families all over the world, for almost two years! Nobody has…
Experts Stress the Importance of Children Second Dose COVID-19 Vaccination
byExperts today are saying teenagers receiving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine must get the second jab. This is because a single dose is…
Mummies, Are You Aware of the Hazards That Lurk in Our Child’s Food?
byAs parents, we strive to give our child the best and ensure their safety at all times. But, what we do not know could…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 5 – Growing Up in a Pandemic: Impact on Children’s Development
byAs a parent, concerns involving our children growth is a top priority. With the sudden emergence of COVID-19 in our lives, our lifestyle as…
The Importance of an Organic Diet Especially in Early Years
byAdults and children alike, are constantly exposed to chemicals at all times. From environmental chemicals from the household products that we use, to air…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 4: Lockdown Fatigue and Mental Stress in Children
byAre you feeling emotionally down more frequently throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? While recognising our own emotions and distress, we should also pay more attention…
Understanding Childhood Eczema with Paediatrician Dr Ng Yi Ki
byMany children of today are suffering from skin conditions, and many of us parents have no clue how these skin problems come about. Worse…
AskMeDoctor! Season 3 Episode 3: How to Avoid Neck Pain & Back Pain in Children with Online Learning
byDuring the pandemic, online classes are an everyday norm among children and it requires them to sit still for a long duration of time….
A Mother’s Love: Unconditional and Forever
byI think we can all agree that most mothers are innately selfless. Prior to motherhood, many will take pride in their ability to care…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Childhood Cancer with Dr Eni Juraida
byIn conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Motherhood Story brings to light this topic so that parents can be more aware. For this, we…
COVID-19: BioNTech Declares Pfizer Jab Safe for Children
byOn the 20th of September 2021, BioNTech and Pfizer shared with the world groundbreaking news pertaining to their COVID-19 vaccination development milestones. Pfizer jabs…
5 Most Common Wound Care Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
byChildren are very active and spontaneous. No matter how hard you try as a parent to protect your children from getting hurt, somehow they…
Lockdown Got Your Kids Fidgety? Get Them To Play Football Virtually!
byAim, kick and score! GOAL!!! It’s no secret that football is an incredibly popular sport all around the world—enjoyed by adults and children alike!…
Managing Childhood Diabetes: Expert Tips and Strategies for Parents
byWe often think of diabetes as a health condition that adults have. Children too, can be diabetic, for various reasons. In this article, we…
Getting Your Toddler To Quit Their Nail-Biting Habit
byNail-biting affects about 60% of children and teenagers and sometimes runs well into adulthood. If your child is nibbling their nails moderately, without injuring themselves,…
Friso® Gold Celebrates 150 Years of Dutch Dairy Heritage. Prioritising Quality, Believing That Nature Is The Best.
byAlong with the 150th year of Dutch Dairy Heritage celebration, FrieslandCampina, the brand owner of Friso® Gold, takes this opportunity to honour their dedication…
Eating Right To Stay Healthy Against Illnesses
byOur modern society has grown by leaps and bounds in many areas of life, giving all of us much easier ways of life these…
1.5 Years Into the Pandemic, What Do Children Say About Their Lives?
byIt has been 1.5 years since we started staying home all the time. We want to hear from children on how they feel and…
Bringing Up Hana: The Challenges Of Nurturing A Twice Exceptional (2e) Child
byCan a child be twice exceptional? Hana, the gifted visual-spatial thinker certainly fits the bill. She is what is known as 2e (the abbreviation…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 18: Is My Child Colour Blind or Could He Have Cataracts?
byColour blindness is usually hereditary which means it is passed from the parents to the child. Eyes and visions are one of the most…
5 Ways to Seriously Manage Your Kids’ Digital Health
byWhat Is Digital Health? The ability to use devices such as laptops, cell phones, and smartphones without harming the mind or body is referred…
Not All Milk Protein Are the Same: A2 Milk Protein’s Origin & its benefits
byGrowing up milk plays an important role in a child’s nutrition. It is full of essential nutrients and one of the best food choices…
A Step Towards a Brighter Future with Jordan Steps
byI have a boisterous 7-year-old boy and he is absolutely a joy to be around with. He loves rough play and running, he tells…
Supporting Your School-Age Children’s Nutrition during Pandemic
byThe current COVID-19 pandemic is a universal crisis that has affected everyone around the world, including children. For children, this prolonged pandemic has profound…
Epilepsy in Kids: What You Need to Know
byDon purple attire with pride every year on March 26th and help spread awareness on epilepsy! Epilepsy is not something that is new. In…
Keys To Ensure Your Fussy Toddlers Grow Optimally With Organic Milk
byStruggling to handle your fussy toddlers while worrying whether they are getting enough nutrient? Don’t blame or scold your children for this. It’s normal…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 17: Immunity in the New Normal
byPandemic disrupted our daily lives at home and at work. As we adjust our lives during COVID-19, we often thought about a new normal….
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 16 Part 2: Children’s Development Milestone
byIn the previous episode of AskMeDoctor!, Dr. Foo Chee Hoe already shared the general knowledge about children’s milestones and the factors contributing to their…
Self-Regulation Starts at Home
bySocial and digital platforms have fast become a form of mindless virtual entertainment space which allows parents to get a little breather from their…
Supporting Children’s Mental Health During Difficult Times
byIn the days before the pandemic hit us, we have already heard of children who suffer from mental health issues. Today, we stand to…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 14: Food Allergies in Children
byA food allergy happens when a child’s body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. Any food protein such as egg white, fish, milk…
Teaching Swimming at a Young Age: Yay or Nay?
byHow does swimming at a young age enhance children’s physical and mental health? Is our water environment safe for our children to learn swimming?…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 13 – Children’s Eye Health
byEyes and visions are one of the most critical parts of a child’s development. By having regular visits to your eye care provider, you…
Paediatrician Enlightens Parents on Keyhole Surgery for Kids
byFor many years now, surgery has always been scary for both adults and children—be it a major or minor one. Up until the early…
Vitamins That Are Right For Your Kids: In-Vit-am-in Your Houses!
byKeeping your kids healthy is one of the most crucial responsibilities as a parent, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 season. It is…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 12: Managing Your Child with Asthma
byAsthma is a condition that affects many individuals in Malaysia. 50% of the children with asthma starts experiencing wheezing as early as the age…
Not All Milk Protein is Equal: Does Your Growing Up Child’s Milk Contain All Natural A2 Milk Protein^?
byEveryone knows that milk is indisputably one of the nutrient powerhouses for children. Milk is an excellent all-round food as it is rich in…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 8: Probiotics and Immunity – What Parents Can’t Afford To Ignore
byMany people may have heard that it is important to take probiotics, but most probably do not understand why it is important or how…