Perfect Posture: How to Stop Your Kids from Slouching
byMaintaining a good posture is the key to lifelong confidence and positive body image. It also ensures that you don’t suffer from debilitating medical…
Children
In no time, your baby has grown up and he is a preschooler now. Even though it is not obligatory for parents to send their children to preschool, some children below the age of six have begun their preschool education as preparation to enter the schooling system. Here you’ll get the information before sending your children to the preschool.
How to Train Your Kids to Ride a Bicycle
byLearning to ride a bicycle is a rite of passage for many children. It’s almost as important as learning to walk or speak; it…
How to Encourage Your Kids to Cook and Eat Healthy Meals
byEncouraging your kids to be a part of the cooking process or even finishing their meals, can be a daunting task in this day…
The Importance of Supporting Your Child’s Intelligent, Emotional and Social Quotient (IQ, EQ, SQ) Post Lockdown
byMalaysia has entered the endemic phase. I repeat—Malaysia has entered the endemic phase! It feels like time has gone by in a flash, but…
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…
Mummy Shares: How I Plan and Manage an Eid Vacation with 3 Musketeers
byThis year’s Eid celebrations in Malaysia took an unexpected turn when it was announced to arrive one day early! It was a chaotic time…
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…
To the Teacher Who Inspired Me to Become One
byI know it has become a cliché to ask if there is a teacher who influenced you to be who you are. However, I…
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….
How Kids Can Show Their Appreciation and Gratitude This Teachers’ Day
byTeachers are one of the most important professions in the world, and they also have a significant impact on the lives of our children….
Price Hikes? Not for Watson’s Many Health Supplements
byDo you and your family take health supplements? Why? Or why not? Health supplements are often encouraged today because it helps support and enhance…
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…
How to Be There for a Mum Who Has Lost a Child
byWe will all have to grieve the loss of a loved one in our lifetime. Just as our loved ones will grieve us when…
Creating a Balanced Routine for Your Child in the Endemic Era
byTime seems to have flown by while we were huddling at home, holding our breaths and waiting for the number of COVID-19 infections to…
DIY Oil Lamps to Illuminate Your Home This Hari Raya
byIllumination is a key aspect of Raya celebrations in Malaysia. Family festivities and visitations can carry on well into the night. It’s always the…
6 Good Reasons Why You Should Read to Your Child
byThere is no denying that reading can bring wholesome goodness into people’s lives. Reading allows people to learn and discover new things while also…
Dato’ Seri Siti Nurhaliza Gets Emotional in Message for Her Children
byDato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza is the pioneer of Malaysia’s music industry. Since she started her career more than 20 years ago, she is now…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 8: Busting Common Myths on Toddlers Oral Care
byOral hygiene is something that we all know is important, but there are a lot of misconceptions about oral care that have been passed…
How to Entice Your Kids Not to Skip Sahur
byTeaching young children to fast during Ramadan is an excellent way to prepare them for the big day. As we all know, the most…
Amyra Rosli’s Daughter Recovering from Kawasaki Disease
byKawasaki disease (KD) is an illness that causes blood vessels to become inflamed, almost always among young children. If left untreated, it can cause…
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…
New TV Brand ‘Cartoonito’ Encourages Young Ones to Laugh, Play & Learn
byCartoonito has arrived! It’s time for youngsters to laugh, play and learn with a brand-new selection of shows every morning on Cartoon Network (Astro…
How High Sugar Intake May Affect Cognitive Development in Children
byThere is a strong belief amongst mums, especially in social media, that high sugar intake amongst young children could lead to hyperactivity and a…
8 Trusted Ramadan Activities to Enjoy with Your Children
byRamadan begins tomorrow! While you’re busy preparing for that first day and the month ahead, don’t forget to get your little ones ready as…
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….
Why Gardening May Benefit Your Autistic Child
byGardening has always been scientifically proven to benefit the mind and body. It can boost your mood, reduce stress, help fight disease, improve memory…
How to Support a Child with Epilepsy
byEpilepsy is a neurological condition that presents itself as seizures, and it can either be inherited or developed later in life. The onset of…
Safety Reminders As Your Children Resume School During COVID Season
byWho’s guilty of being anxious knowing that the kids must return to school face-to-face this year? Well, you’re not alone. Many parents may be…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 6: Common Foot Conditions in Kids
byChildren experience different kinds of foot problems similar to adults. These conditions show different characteristics where some may occur more frequently in children due…
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…
How Kids and Mummies Fare in the First Week of School Reopening
bySchool reopened on 21 March, marking the start of a new term for the kids. Amidst the high number of COVID-19 cases, and after…
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…
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…
Faizal Tahir Opens Up About His Daughter’s Down Syndrome Condition
byFaizal Tahir’s latest addition to his family was announced recently and we couldn’t be more excited for this singer-songwriter. The 43 year-old who is…
How to Create An Inclusive Environment For Children With Down Syndrome
byAs parents, we always hope that our children are given equal opportunities and perks in education, workspace and in the society as a whole….
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…
15 Funtastic School Holiday Activities To Keep Your Child Ecstatic
byThe school holidays are officially here and your kids must be jumping for joy! Now’s the time to make the most of their free…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Season 4 Episode 3: Does My Child Need Glasses?
byUndetected vision problems can impact your child’s performance, both in and out of the classroom. Therefore, it’s important to understand eye health so you…
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…
Top 5 Dos and Don’ts of Kids’ Oral Health
byAs parents, we often look forward to milestones. Events like their first flip, their first time you hear them say ‘Mama’ or ‘Papa’, their…
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…
Solving the Puzzle of Your Growing Up Child’s Brain Development
byMost mums are aware of the importance of DHA in a child’s brain development. While we have approximately 100 billion brain cells, not all…