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…
Children Care & Health
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…
Not Just Book-Smart – Key Factors to Raise A Well-Rounded Child
byAre we raising a generation of ostriches? Wait, what? Ostriches? Just like how ostriches bury their heads in the sand, some of us expect…
Parents, be prepared for 10 days of home-based learning after Raya
byParents, be prepared to get back to home-based schooling for two weeks, after the school holidays in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri next month….
79 Schools Closed Due to COVID-19
byAbout 79 schools in Selangor have been instructed to close for two days after COVID-19 cases were reported. Selangor Education Department confirmed the schools will…
Dieting For Kids – Yay or Nay?
by“Mama, can I diet, please? I’m getting fatter.” says my 10-year-old child. Dieting for kids? Doesn’t that sound odd? Well, a diet is basically…
Key To a Strong Body Defence System: 8 Essential Tips For Good Intestinal Environment in Children
byHow do you know if your child’s intestinal tract is healthy? A thermometer can’t do it, but you can do so by…get ready for…
Schools With COVID Cases Ordered To Close For 2 Days
byFinally, a decision that makes more sense. Just in this morning, any school which has a confirmed case of COVID-19, even if it is…
Should A School Close If There Is A COVID case? Here’s The SOP
byBy now, someone in your child’s school might have contracted COVID-19. If not, someone’s child within your immediate circle of friends and relatives might…
Parents, Do Not Let Your Guard Down in the Fight Against COVID-19
byParents, load up on your child’s COVID-19 emergency pack items – wet wipes, sanitisers, tissues and extra face masks, as the numbers in schools…
Should You Send Your Kids To School (If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms)?
byWhile we can’t ascertain the exact origin of this message, it has been making its rounds to parents and teachers everywhere, all weekend. The…
Reopening Schools With Reported COVID-19 Cases? Yea Or Nay
byParents should not solely let the school or authorities decide whether or not their children should return to the classroom after COVID-19 cases have…
“My Child Hasn’t Started To Talk! Should I Be Worried?” Every Child’s Speech Development is Different. Do Not Compare!
by“Speech is the single most powerful way for a child to interact with her environment,” says Heather Boerner, a Paediatric speech-language pathologist. Normally, a…
Not All Essential Oils Are Created Equal – Here’s How To Spot A Fake
byEssential oils (EOs) are all the hype these days. It’s no wonder, as more and more parents are moving away from pharmaceutical products and…
Let Your Child Grow with the Newly Launched Scott’s Gummies with Multivitamin (Available in Delicious Fruity Flavours)
byA relatively high percentage of young children in developing countries face micronutrient deficiencies. Research suggests that Vitamin A and D are amongst the most…
Raising The Roof On Raisins: How They Do Wonders For Kids During Ramadhan
byI remember when I was a child, I would jump up and down with excitement every time Ramadhan was near. It was a special…