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…
Communication & Relationships
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…
Feminism and Fatherhood: Things Dads Do That Raise Girl Bosses
byMen are naturally expected to be the masculine, dominant presence in a family. Fathers are the yang to a mother’s yin. But as we…
5 Misconceptions About Stay-at-Home Dads That Need to Go
byAs gender norms become more fluid, more and more families are starting to embrace the reversal of parental roles. More men are willing to…
How to Not Raise Racist Children
byWe’re all living in an increasingly progressive world where people from all walks of life are accepted and embraced. Or, at least that is…
10 Popular Quotes About Fatherhood
byThe words of wisdom of our history are sometimes so poignant and universal that they stand the test of time. These quotes, spoken by…
Sister Guardians: The Realities of Mothering Your Younger Siblings
byParents are the foundation of a family unit. They are responsible for protecting, nurturing and accepting their children. But sometimes, due to unforeseeable circumstances,…
10 Reasons Why Being a Pet Mum Is the Best
byFor most people, pets are fun little companions that they keep around to enliven moments of boredom. For others pets are your chosen family,…
Recognising Adoptive Mothers: The Unsung Saviour of Unwanted Children
byAdoptive mothers are the unsung heroes of our community. These are the compassionate, selfless women who have taken it upon themselves to take in,…
8 Motherly-Themed Disney Animations You Must Watch With Your Kids
byMany 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…
Why Every Day Should Be Mother’s Day
byA mother is irreplaceable. We only get one in this lifetime, but many of us tend to forget this. As we grow up, we…
Debunking Myths of the ‘Evil’ Stepmother
byFrom Cinderella to Snow White, from The Parent Trap to Ella Enchanted, stepmums have been dealt a bad rep since the inception of filmmaking….
Ways to Embrace Mother’s Month as a Single Mum
byThe month of May is also known as Mother’s Month and is a time to celebrate all the mums of the world, in whatever…
Celebrating Mother Figures on Mother’s Day
byMothers are our caretakers, protectors, and educators. They birthed us, fed us, and raised us. Their sacrifice simply cannot be repaid. Some people might…
Hari Raya: A Time to Instil Forgiveness in Your Child
byWe’ve spent the entire month of Ramadan fasting to honour the less fortunate and paid alms to help the poor. All these rituals willingly…
Mummy Shares: My Experience Preparing My Kids to Fast During Ramadan
byAlthough Muslim children are expected to begin sawm (i.e., fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, the third pillar of Islam) when they reach…
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….
Tips for the Anxious Parent of School Returning Children in the New Normal
byCOVID-19 is still at large, but life goes on, for better or worse. Most of us have been armed with multiple vaccine doses. Our…
Does Your Child Thrive With Compliments Or Simply Hate It?
byCompliments—doesn’t everyone just love something good said about themselves? As it turns out, not really! Some of us love compliments, whilst some of us…
Aina’s Gentle Parenting Methods and Tips for Mummies
byAs most parents know, parenting can at times be tough and challenging. When it comes to successful parenting methods and tips that work, they…
Why Toys Triumph Tech Gadgets for Kids
byChildren’s habitual of tech gadgets are somewhat common these days. They are extremely attached to gadgets compared to traditional toys like dolls, building blocks,…
Sibling Rivalry: How to Nip it in the Bud
bySibling rivalry is a natural occurrence in family dynamics. Kids will vie for their parent’s validation and attention like gladiators, even if it means…
Shared Learning and Communication: How Can You Keep Track of Your Child’s Learning Progress?
byAs parents, we always strive to provide the best for our children, even in terms of education. We want children to be as comfortable…
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…
15 Fun Valentine’s Activities for Kids
byIt’s February, and the day of love—Valentine’s Day! While most of you are probably busy planning how to express your love for your partner,…
Yay or Nay: Posting About Your Children Online
byPosting about your children on the Internet is the privilege and prerogative of every parent. As a proud new mother, it is completely understandable…
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 20: How To Communicate With Toddlers?
byFrom birth, warm, gentle and responsive interaction helps children feel safe and secure in their worlds. It also builds and strengthens the bondings between…
These Popular Klang Valley Attractions Are Perfect For a Safe Family Fun Time
byTo many out there, December is the month of festivities and family holidays but with the pandemic still at large, it’s also complicated things…
Why You Should Include Video Games in Your Family Activities
byYou would think that video games would be the last thing on your list of family bonding activities. Goodness knows, many parents want to…
Losing Mum To Dementia: Daughter Talks Of Giving Care, Giving Back & Acceptance
by“Dementia is the major cause of disability among older persons and the leading physical and psychological sequelae for both the person living with dementia…
Daddy Lucas On TikTok Shows You How He Uses Technology To Connect With His Kids
bySo, who hasn’t heard of the famous TikTok family father called Daddy Lucas? If you’re not one of his 865,400 followers, then today is…
7 Practical Tips for Family Bonding
byFamily bonding is important for the growth and wellbeing of young children. And for parents as well. But with the rising cost of living,…
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…
School’s Out! It’s Vacay Time With Disney+ Hotstar
byEntertain the kids over the mid-term break with hours of excitement There’s still plenty of time left to enjoy your week-long break before school…
Which Learning Style Works Best for your Child?
byIt’s really best for you to identify your child’s preferred learning style early as you can. In a way, you are practicing developmental monitoring…
6-Year-Old Nathan Tan Reads Dictionaries For Bedtime Stories, Doubles Numbers to 8 Figures
by“Nathan loves words, numbers and flags,” says his father Philip Tan. “He often says his brain is 70% words, 30% numbers.” Nathan Tan may…
COVID-19: Enormous Surge in Deaths Among Children
byAs of the 30th of August 2021, an alarming surge in the deaths of children from COVID-19 takes on frightening heights. While just last…
Co-sleeping: How Do You Wean Your Child From Your Bedroom?
byIf you are a parent with a baby or young child, you may find the act of co-sleeping with your child a common practice….
7 Things You Might Just Miss After Lockdown
byWith efforts to ramp up the vaccine distribution in recent months, our country is now inching closer towards achieving herd immunity. Despite the haze…
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…
8 Tips To Handle Bad Behaviour In Kids, While Remaining Calm
byOften, raising kids can be so challenging that it drives you crazy. You might end up screaming and even hitting (which you should not)…
Genius Kid: 5-Year-Old Piersce Ong Writes Programming Codes, Creates Mobile Apps
byMeet Piersce Ong, the 5-year-old Mensa genius who knows how to write codes to program LEDs on a circuit board, create mobile apps, solve…
Middle Child Syndrome and 7 Tips To Prevent It
byIn conjunction with Middle Child’s Day on the 12th of August, we at Motherhood Story would like to share some information and pointers about…
Cats, The Misunderstood Creatures: 8 Reasons Why They Make Great Pets
byAll around the world, cats are often compared to dogs as pets (the two being the most common kinds of pets), and are sometimes…
Co-Parenting Tips To Maintain Healthy Relationships With Your Kids
byAre you divorced or separated from your ex-partner? And you want to maintain a healthy relationship with your kids? That can be a challenge,…
The 6 Stages of Play Development
by“Play is the work of the child,” says Maria Montessori. And play, they should! What else is a child to do with themselves, right?…