Understanding and Addressing Disrespectful Kids: A Guide for Malaysian Parents
byWe sometimes face the challenge of dealing with disrespectful behaviour in our little ones. As Malaysian parents, we aim to instil strong moral values…
Communication & Relationships
Nurturing Resilience: 7 Tips to Help Your Child Adapt to a New Environment
byChange of environment can be both exciting and challenging, especially for children who are still learning how to navigate through life. Whether it’s moving…
Is Child an Introvert? Check Out the 10 Signs Here
byEveryone has different personalities and children are no different. During and after toddler age their mannerisms become even more obvious. Here are a few…
15 Amazing Benefits of Hugging Your Kids and What Happens If You Don’t
byWe should all know that hugging our children is a crucial component of parenting. When you wrap your arms around your kids, you are…
How to Handle Meltdowns Like a Pro
byTantrums and meltdowns can be frustrating for both the child and the parent. In the heat of the moment, parents can become upset as…
Why Sometimes It’s Important to Say ‘No’ to Your Kids
by“No!” I say it, you say it, and we all say it to our children. Even when we try not to, the word just…
Revolutionize Your Child’s Aggressive Behavior: Try These Strategies
byAggression is a normal emotion for a growing child to experience. Aggressive children are a common area of parenthood that most parents seek help…
Navigating Jealousy: Practical Tips for Parents to Help Children Cope
byJealousy is a negative and complex emotion that can cause unhappiness in children if left unchecked. Parents may not notice jealousy in their children…
Master Sulking Kids with These 10 Genius Tips
bySulking kids is common. Young children can be happy one minute and turn moody the next. This can be incredibly confusing and stressful for parents…
What to Do When Your Parents Spoil Your Child
byMost grandparents spoil their grandkids. That may as well be common knowledge by now. There may even be some scientific explanation to this favouritism….
10 Strategies to Teach Kids Responsibilities & Accountability
byResponsibilities are important. Children need parents to guide them on how to be responsible as this is a skill that needs to be taught….
Fix Kid’s Disobedience with 10 Amazing Tactics
byDealing with disobedience is part of a parent’s journey, especially as the child grows older. Managing disobedient children can be challenging and frustrating to…
Unlock 25 Crucial Home Rules: Cultivating Responsible Malaysian Kids
byEstablishing house rules for children is an important aspect of parenting. A home without rules can cause a disruptive household and unruly children. Parents…
Indoor Camping Joy: Explore 15 Exciting Adventures for Kids Today!
byIn this technological-driven age, kids aren’t too keen on participating in outdoor activities. If you are trying to get your kid to be interested…
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…
15 Fun and Innovative Ways to Decorate Cakes with Your Children at Home
byLooking for cake decorating ideas? Baking and decorating cakes at home is a great way to spend some quality family time and everyone gets…
Spending Too Much on Birthdays? Try Budget Birthdays
byWe all want to give our kids the best birthday experiences every year. After all, part of what makes childhood so magical is all…
Why It’s Important to Teach Our Kids to Respect All Festivities
byLiving 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…
Mummy Shares: How I Parent My Non-Rabbit Children as a Rabbit Mum
byAs parents, we may often wonder how best to raise our children and what kind of adults they will turn out to be. After…
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…
Hop Into the Year of the Rabbit with These Bunny-Themed DIY Deco
byChinese New Year is nothing without its signature home decorations. From flowers and ornaments to wreaths and ang pows, each element has its own…
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…
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…
10 Best Ideas for New Year’s Eve Celebration with Kids
byJust like that, the year is coming to an end. Don’t you think the years are flying by these days, especially after the chaos…
How to Inspire Children to Perform Acts of Kindness
byHave you ever heard of the phrase “one act of kindness can change the world”? With so many horrible situations going on throughout the…
Important Christmas Values You Should Cultivate in Your Home
byCharles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one of those quintessential Christmas movies that you can never escape during this time of the year. The…
Mummy Shares: Christmas Fun Time with My Kids
by♫ Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Rock ♫ ♫ Jingle Bells Swing, and Jingle Bells Ring ♫ This is my all-time favourite! Nothing…
Holiday Horrors: Why Kids May Misbehave More During The Holidays and What You Can Do
byNothing kills the holiday mood faster than a screaming, crying child. But what exactly is it about holidays and celebrations that make kids go…
Fun Christmas Activities to Make Your Festive Season Even Merrier
by♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪♫ Fa la la la la, la la la la ♫♪ ‘Tis the season to be…
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…
Best Spots to Get Books for Your Kids Without Breaking Your Bank Account
byAs parents, we all would love to raise bookworms who love reading. But this is easily more of an aspiration than a reality. This…
Raise Your Kids Right with These 6 Ultimate Parenting Hacks
byThere are thousands of parenting books currently in the market, and billions more sold each year. A phenomenon that reflects just how anxious adults…
Generational Trauma and Parenting: How to Heal Your Family Tree
byThere are many things that a parent passes on to their offspring. Genes, physical attributes, allergies. And yes, even trauma. While strictly a psychological…
How to Help Kids Bond with Their Grandparents
byRelationships between your parents and your children are unquestionably unique. If nurtured right, grandparents can be your child’s friend, confidante, mentor, or even playmates….
What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know About Child Grooming
byEvery parent cares about the wellbeing of their children. From what to pack for their lunch to which college they should attend, parents only…
Empowering Your Child’s Personality: Introverts, Extroverts and Ambiverts
byFor 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…
Mummy Shares: Talking to Kids About Sexual Health Education
byParenting isn’t just about learning new things and finding new ways to raise children; it also involves a whole lot of dilemmas when making…
Mummy Shares: Discovering If I Have a Threenager and Surviving This Stage
byDo you have a child who just turned three and has started acting out in ways you’ve never seen before? I am currently experiencing…
Moral Stories for Kids That are Free
byAs parents, you would want to start educating and imbuing your kids with moral values early on in life. One of the best ways…
“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…
Teaching Your Kids The Value Of Sacrifice
byWhen we think of the word ‘sacrifice’, some of our minds may immediately jump to a biblical scene of blade and blood. Of ritual…
What Your Child Can Learn About Eid al-Adha
byEid 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 Important: Here’s How to Start Having Them
byFamily meals are one of the few family occasions where everyone can sit down, have a nice conversation and enjoy each other’s company. In…
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…
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…
Music in the Family: Dad Records Son’s Musical Growth from Baby to 9 Years Old
byWhat is it like to be born to parents who are music instructors? For Ethan Lim, now almost 9 years old, life has been…
7 Things Dads Do That Make Their Sons Better Fathers in the Future
byThe phrase “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” contains more truth than you realise. People often use this proverb humorously, or sometimes…
Honouring Adoptive Dads and the Struggles They Face
byAdoption is a broad and complex subject. But we are all in agreement that it’s a powerful act of compassion and sacrifice. Even if…