Why Parents Should Recognise the Different Types of Sibling Relationships
by“We love all of our children equally” or “The more sibling ties, the better” is something parents always tell themselves. It is an idea…
“We love all of our children equally” or “The more sibling ties, the better” is something parents always tell themselves. It is an idea…
Looking for cake decorating ideas? Baking and decorating cakes at home is a great way to spend some quality family time and everyone gets…
We all want to give our kids the best birthday experiences every year. After all, part of what makes childhood so magical is all…
Living in a multi-ethnic country like Malaysia means the communities around us are made up of people from various backgrounds and cultures. Your next-door…
As parents, we may often wonder how best to raise our children and what kind of adults they will turn out to be. After…
As popular as Western astrology may be, Chinese astrology is equally as important to many Malaysians. Every year, bookstore aisles are filled with titles…
Chinese New Year is nothing without its signature home decorations. From flowers and ornaments to wreaths and ang pows, each element has its own…
Another year had passed and the cycle begins anew. This January 22nd marks a new beginning in the Chinese Calendar, bringing us new challenges…
How are all my fellow mums doing now that our kids have been back in school for a week? Do you feel relieved or…
Just like that, the year is coming to an end. Don’t you think the years are flying by these days, especially after the chaos…
Have you ever heard of the phrase “one act of kindness can change the world”? With so many horrible situations going on throughout the…
Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one of those quintessential Christmas movies that you can never escape during this time of the year. The…
♫ Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock ♫ ♫ Jingle Bells Swing, and Jingle Bells Ring ♫ This is my all-time favourite! Nothing…
Nothing kills the holiday mood faster than a screaming, crying child. But what exactly is it about holidays and celebrations that make kids go…
♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪♫ Fa la la la la, la la la la ♫♪ ‘Tis the season to be…
Over 872 young people between the ages of 15 to 18 years old committed suicide from January of 2019 to May of 2021 in…
As parents, we all would love to raise bookworms who love reading. But this is easily more of an aspiration than a reality. This…
There are thousands of parenting books currently in the market, and billions more sold each year. A phenomenon that reflects just how anxious adults…
There are many things that a parent passes on to their offspring. Genes, physical attributes, allergies. And yes, even trauma. While strictly a psychological…
Relationships between your parents and your children are unquestionably unique. If nurtured right, grandparents can be your child’s friend, confidante, mentor, or even playmates….
Every parent cares about the wellbeing of their children. From what to pack for their lunch to which college they should attend, parents only…
For a good while now, we’ve heard people describe themselves as either introvert, extroverts, or ambiverts. As the matter of fact, it’s no surprise…
Parenting isn’t just about learning new things and finding new ways to raise children; it also involves a whole lot of dilemmas when making…
Do you have a child who just turned three and has started acting out in ways you’ve never seen before? I am currently experiencing…
As parents, you would want to start educating and imbuing your kids with moral values early on in life. One of the best ways…
It is never easy for a parent to learn that their child is ‘special’. The experience can be wrought with confusion, denial, despair and…
When we think of the word ‘sacrifice’, some of our minds may immediately jump to a biblical scene of blade and blood. Of ritual…
Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’ and commonly referred to as Hari Raya Haji in Malaysia, is one of the more…
Family meals are one of the few family occasions where everyone can sit down, have a nice conversation and enjoy each other’s company. In…
Before I became a mother, I told myself, “One day, when I have my own kids, I will be the most chillax mum in…
We 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…
What is it like to be born to parents who are music instructors? For Ethan Lim, now almost 9 years old, life has been…
The phrase “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” contains more truth than you realise. People often use this proverb humorously, or sometimes…
Adoption is a broad and complex subject. But we are all in agreement that it’s a powerful act of compassion and sacrifice. Even if…
Men are naturally expected to be the masculine, dominant presence in a family. Fathers are the yang to a mother’s yin. But as we…
As gender norms become more fluid, more and more families are starting to embrace the reversal of parental roles. More men are willing to…
We’re all living in an increasingly progressive world where people from all walks of life are accepted and embraced. Or, at least that is…
The words of wisdom of our history are sometimes so poignant and universal that they stand the test of time. These quotes, spoken by…
Parents are the foundation of a family unit. They are responsible for protecting, nurturing and accepting their children. But sometimes, due to unforeseeable circumstances,…
For most people, pets are fun little companions that they keep around to enliven moments of boredom. For others pets are your chosen family,…
Adoptive mothers are the unsung heroes of our community. These are the compassionate, selfless women who have taken it upon themselves to take in,…
Many of us can’t reminisce our childhood without invoking fond memories of watching our favourite Disney animated films. For children, they’re like catnip—an endless…
A mother is irreplaceable. We only get one in this lifetime, but many of us tend to forget this. As we grow up, we…
From Cinderella to Snow White, from The Parent Trap to Ella Enchanted, stepmums have been dealt a bad rep since the inception of filmmaking….
The month of May is also known as Mother’s Month and is a time to celebrate all the mums of the world, in whatever…
Mothers are our caretakers, protectors, and educators. They birthed us, fed us, and raised us. Their sacrifice simply cannot be repaid. Some people might…
We’ve spent the entire month of Ramadan fasting to honour the less fortunate and paid alms to help the poor. All these rituals willingly…
Although Muslim children are expected to begin sawm (i.e., fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, the third pillar of Islam) when they reach…
Some people may at times wrongly group special need kids into one general category. This could be because they might not know the difference….