How To Get Your Kids Excited for Tarawih
byPreparing young children for Ramadan entails a variety of daily practises. It’s not only about enthralling them with activities so that they can learn more…
Learning & Growing
Learning & growing is part of kids developmental stages. Every new thing that they learn will help them discover their strengths and weaknesses. As a parent, it is your job to guide them through with the proper skills and values they need. Help them to grow up and be a confident, independent, and respectable human being when they are older. If you are our of ideas on how to do so, stay tuned with our write up at this column!
Life of a City Mummy Turned Rockin’ Goat Farmer
byWhen it comes to goat farming, not everyone from big cities can do it quite like Lydia Jominin. Also known as Datin Kambeng (because…
5 Guaranteed Ways to Involve Your Children in Saving the Electricity Bills at Home
byIt is not just about money when it comes to educating our children on saving the electricity bills at home. It is also conserving…
How To Immerse in the English Language Without Leaving Your Home
byWhat is Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), why is it effective and how do Novakid’s online English platform teachers use this method? Content…
E-Learning After COVID-19: 3 Trends That Are Changing the Way Our Children Learn
byPersonalised learning supported by technology, gamification, and the collaboration of teachers and technology is shaping the future of digital education. COVID-19 is Challenging Education on…
4 Tips for Monolingual Parents To Raise Bilingual Children
byRaising bilingual children is not an unreachable dream—even if you and your partner only speak one language! What it needs are unwavering dedication, patience,…
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…
The Power of Play: Why Play Matters in the Early Years
byPlay is the work of children, they say. How true! Have you ever wondered that play is not all about fun and games for…
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…
Tracking Your Child’s Growth: Celebrating Milestones and Monitoring Developmental Delay
byWhen you first found out you are pregnant—OH THE JOY! You’re suddenly curious of the things happening in your womb. Are the cells creating…
All You Need To Know About Government and Private Schools in Malaysia
byEvery parent wants to provide the best quality education for their children. As such, choosing the right school becomes a highly important task. The…
4 Ways To Get Your Child Involved in Charity
byOnce, I was talking to an elderly lady who, in a reminiscent manner, told me that she was proud she raised her son to…
Let Your Kids Experience A Virtual Football Coaching Camp
byWhen we hear about sports, usually we would think of the outdoors. Given the current situation, going outdoors itself is a privilege, but that…
Considering the Montessori Method for Your Child
byIf you find yourself contemplating early childhood education for your little one, you may already be aware of the traditional and non-traditional forms of…
How To Teach Your Child the Difference Between Needs and Wants
byDo you know what is the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’? In theory, probably. During practical times, when you are at the mall, and…
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…
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,…
7 Signs Your Baby is Solid Food Ready
byThe moment finally arrives when your little one brightens up at the sprinkly pink doughnut between your fingers! At about four to six months…
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….
Teaching Kids About Money: An Age-by-Age Guide
byWhen should you expose your children to money? As soon as they learn how to count! Counting does not mean anything to them other…
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)…
Got Restless Kids at Home? Encourage them to Self-Learn and Here’s How!
byThe ongoing pandemic has upended family life around the world, reshuffling our daily work, home and school routines. On and off Movement Control Orders…
Sustaining Dreams for a Brighter Future
byDutch Lady #DanaRM1JutaHarapan campaign awards 10-year-old Nur Afia Qistina Zamzuri with Skim Simpanan Pendidikan National (SSPN-i) education fund worth RM25,000 to pursue her dream…
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…
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…
Five Money Games You Can Play at Home
byChildren learn best through fun and games. Just like how they mimic us adults so easily, they do not want to be told what…
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?…
Could Your Child Be a Genius? Find out as Malaysian Mensa reveals the Clues
byThink 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…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 16 Part 1: Children’s Development Milestone
bySkills such as taking the first step, smiling, rolling over, crawling, walking and more are all considered milestones. There is a normal range in…
No Taboo To Teach Toddler About Money
byWhen I conduct an interview, I usually pose the questions; but with Tiffany Oon, she was quick to steer the objective of our conversation…
Why Are Your Kids Cursing?
byDid you hear your kids cursing one fine day, and were taken by surprise? Adam! You’re only 5, where did you learn to say…
Train Your Kids to Save Money With a Weekly Schedule
byDo your kids understand the concept of saving money, or know how to appreciate the value of money? Picture this: You walk into a…
5 Educational Shows on Netflix For Your Stay-at-home Kids
byDo you notice any educational shows available on Netflix? Not only for you, but for your children who are currently staying at home for…
Cordelia Lee, Wonder Mum and Amazing Teacher of Sock-doll Making!
byAs we celebrate Teacher’s Day on May 16, let us not forget extraordinary mothers who are teaching us values in so many ways, shape,…
UPSR abolished, PT3 cancelled for now
byWhether you were for or against it in the first place, the people at the top have made up their minds. The Education Ministry…
Try Boosting Your Child’s Memory With These Fun Activities
byAs learning methods are changing because of the pandemic, your kids’ abilities might not be as on point. Their memory might get a little…
Less Screen Time, More Audiobooks. Here’s How You Can Make It Happen
byWe are living in an era of which technology is part of the essentials. Without any doubt, technology helps ease our daily lives –…
Give the Gift of Brighter Future to a Child in Need with Dutch Lady!
by“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Have you asked your child this question before? Or, have you ever been asked…
“My Child is So Slow!” Let’s Try These Alternatives For Children Who Take Their Time In Getting Ready
byWhether it is leaving from home to school or leaving the beds to get ready for their online lessons, our children just seem to…
My Son Is My Best Friend: How I Connect With My Son After Daily Workloads
byMy sweet boy, Yusuf Ilman is now 3 years old. At his age, he is a playful menace, and it goes without saying that…
Teaching Children On How to Make Friends At School
byWhat’s the craziest thing you had ever tried with your friends during your schooling years? I remembered getting friends to join me on a…
How To Prepare For Online School Session 2021: Useful Tips For Parents
byKids are not going to school when school is open this year. It might be a difficult but wise choice made by the MOE….
Paediatricians Suggest Teaching Your Kids To Organise Their Belongings (At All Ages!)
byUsually, children have problems getting organised, maintaining their belongings and keeping things clean. As a parent, we need to teach our children how to…