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….
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….
COVID-19 is still at large, but life goes on, for better or worse. Most of us have been armed with multiple vaccine doses. Our…
Compliments—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…
As most parents know, parenting can at times be tough and challenging. When it comes to successful parenting methods and tips that work, they…
Children’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 is a natural occurrence in family dynamics. Kids will vie for their parent’s validation and attention like gladiators, even if it means…
As parents, we always strive to provide the best for our children, even in terms of education. We want children to be as comfortable…
Farah Waheda is not your typical average working mum. She is a woman of many talents. Starting a blog some years ago caught the…
It’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,…
Posting about your children on the Internet is the privilege and prerogative of every parent. As a proud new mother, it is completely understandable…
What does the Year of The Tiger hold for everyone in this coming Lunar New Year? Let’s explore the world of the Chinese Zodiac…
What does the Year of The Tiger hold for everyone in this coming Lunar New Year? Let’s explore the world of the Chinese Zodiac…
From birth, warm, gentle and responsive interaction helps children feel safe and secure in their worlds. It also builds and strengthens the bondings between…
To many out there, December is the month of festivities and family holidays but with the pandemic still at large, it’s also complicated things…
You would think that video games would be the last thing on your list of family bonding activities. Goodness knows, many parents want to…
“Dementia is the major cause of disability among older persons and the leading physical and psychological sequelae for both the person living with dementia…
So, 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…
Family bonding is important for the growth and wellbeing of young children. And for parents as well. But with the rising cost of living,…
Are you feeling emotionally down more frequently throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? While recognising our own emotions and distress, we should also pay more attention…
Entertain 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…
It’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…
“Nathan loves words, numbers and flags,” says his father Philip Tan. “He often says his brain is 70% words, 30% numbers.” Nathan Tan may…
As of the 30th of August 2021, an alarming surge in the deaths of children from COVID-19 takes on frightening heights. While just last…
If you are a parent with a baby or young child, you may find the act of co-sleeping with your child a common practice….
With efforts to ramp up the vaccine distribution in recent months, our country is now inching closer towards achieving herd immunity. Despite the haze…
It has been 1.5 years since we started staying home all the time. We want to hear from children on how they feel and…
Can a child be twice exceptional? Hana, the gifted visual-spatial thinker certainly fits the bill. She is what is known as 2e (the abbreviation…
Often, raising kids can be so challenging that it drives you crazy. You might end up screaming and even hitting (which you should not)…
Meet 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…
In conjunction with Middle Child’s Day on the 12th of August, we at Motherhood Story would like to share some information and pointers about…
All around the world, cats are often compared to dogs as pets (the two being the most common kinds of pets), and are sometimes…
Are you divorced or separated from your ex-partner? And you want to maintain a healthy relationship with your kids? That can be a challenge,…
“Play is the work of the child,” says Maria Montessori. And play, they should! What else is a child to do with themselves, right?…
Think your child might be Mensa material? You may have recognised some signs of giftedness but you’re not sure—like how he seems to be…
Rainbow fish was one of my starter pets when I was 5 years old. I can still remember so vividly how my siblings and…
It is normal for families to fight or disagree over various issues, but what is it that they normally fight about? What might have…
Science has said many-a-time that pets and children make a winning combination. Among the many plus points cited, children have been said to develop…
In the days before the pandemic hit us, we have already heard of children who suffer from mental health issues. Today, we stand to…
When I conduct an interview, I usually pose the questions; but with Tiffany Oon, she was quick to steer the objective of our conversation…
Positive parenting – does it sound plausible in your household? Before saying ‘No’ to it at your first glance, what you truly need is…
You must learn to be thoughtful and considerate towards others. This is what my mother has been reinforcing ever since I was a little…
Influencer mums do not have it easy. As we all know, it’s never easy juggling a full-time job and a family life as a…
Did you hear your kids cursing one fine day, and were taken by surprise? Adam! You’re only 5, where did you learn to say…
Have you ever thought about your parenting styles? How do you deal with your little children when they cry or throw tantrums? How about guiding…