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…
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.
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)…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 18: Is My Child Colour Blind or Could He Have Cataracts?
byColour blindness is usually hereditary which means it is passed from the parents to the child. Eyes and visions are one of the most…
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…
5 Ways to Seriously Manage Your Kids’ Digital Health
byWhat Is Digital Health? The ability to use devices such as laptops, cell phones, and smartphones without harming the mind or body is referred…
Not All Milk Protein Are the Same: A2 Milk Protein’s Origin & its benefits
byGrowing up milk plays an important role in a child’s nutrition. It is full of essential nutrients and one of the best food choices…
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…
A Step Towards a Brighter Future with Jordan Steps
byI have a boisterous 7-year-old boy and he is absolutely a joy to be around with. He loves rough play and running, he tells…
Having Children: Less Is More, or More Is Less?
byOur marriage life always entail the issue of having children. Even if you and your spouse are not having any ideas yet, everyone around…
Supporting Your School-Age Children’s Nutrition during Pandemic
byThe current COVID-19 pandemic is a universal crisis that has affected everyone around the world, including children. For children, this prolonged pandemic has profound…
The Left-Handers’ Struggles – Would You Make Your Child Change Hands?
byWhilst right-handed people have enjoyed all the conveniences of modern inventions, left-handers may not enjoy them in the same way. In conjunction with International…
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…
Epilepsy in Kids: What You Need to Know
byDon purple attire with pride every year on March 26th and help spread awareness on epilepsy! Epilepsy is not something that is new. In…
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…
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,…
Keys To Ensure Your Fussy Toddlers Grow Optimally With Organic Milk
byStruggling to handle your fussy toddlers while worrying whether they are getting enough nutrient? Don’t blame or scold your children for this. It’s normal…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 17: Immunity in the New Normal
byPandemic disrupted our daily lives at home and at work. As we adjust our lives during COVID-19, we often thought about a new normal….
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…
Picking the Perfect Pet: Best 5 Starter Pets for Families
byRainbow fish was one of my starter pets when I was 5 years old. I can still remember so vividly how my siblings and…
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…
Self-Regulation Starts at Home
bySocial and digital platforms have fast become a form of mindless virtual entertainment space which allows parents to get a little breather from their…
Enfagrow A+ Mindpro Helps the Underprivileged Community
byEnfagrow A+ Mindpro recently completed a charity fundraiser in cooperation with Dignity for Children Foundation (‘Dignity’) to support their efforts to provide impoverished children…
4 Most Common Trigger Issues We Have Seen In A Family Argue Over
byIt is normal for families to fight or disagree over various issues, but what is it that they normally fight about? What might have…
Pets and Children: A Perfect Combination
byScience 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…
Excessive Screen Times: Parents, Kids and The Digital Age
byA quick peek into how the digital age has influenced the way kids interact! Going digital? Embracing the power of digital transformation? The unrelenting…
Supporting Children’s Mental Health During Difficult Times
byIn the days before the pandemic hit us, we have already heard of children who suffer from mental health issues. Today, we stand to…
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…
5 Ways You Can Adopt Positive Parenting Without Spoiling Your Children
byPositive parenting – does it sound plausible in your household? Before saying ‘No’ to it at your first glance, what you truly need is…
Five Freezer-Friendly Snacks (That Actually Taste Good!)
byFreezer-friendly snacks are great for saving time and delicious! Do you ever feel like your life is too tiring? That’s how I feel most…
How To Teach Kids To Be Thoughtful and Considerate
byYou must learn to be thoughtful and considerate towards others. This is what my mother has been reinforcing ever since I was a little…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 14: Food Allergies in Children
byA food allergy happens when a child’s body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. Any food protein such as egg white, fish, milk…
Influencer Mums: Tips On Balancing Between Job And Family
byInfluencer 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…
AIRFREE Air Purifiers Can Help Destroy COVID-19 Virus
byAir purifiers that can kill coronavirus? Yes! Don’t worry, you didn’t misread. According to exclusive distributor F J Benjamin Holdings (FJB), AIRFREE® brand of air…
Teaching Swimming at a Young Age: Yay or Nay?
byHow does swimming at a young age enhance children’s physical and mental health? Is our water environment safe for our children to learn swimming?…
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…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 13 – Children’s Eye Health
byEyes and visions are one of the most critical parts of a child’s development. By having regular visits to your eye care provider, you…
Paediatrician Enlightens Parents on Keyhole Surgery for Kids
byFor many years now, surgery has always been scary for both adults and children—be it a major or minor one. Up until the early…
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…
Vitamins That Are Right For Your Kids: In-Vit-am-in Your Houses!
byKeeping your kids healthy is one of the most crucial responsibilities as a parent, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 season. It is…
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…
Top 5 Reasons Why Malaysian Mums Think That English Is Important For Children
byHave you ever thought of why English is important for children? Why have you been playing nursery rhymes for your babies and toddlers, as…
AskMeDoctor! Season 2 Episode 12: Managing Your Child with Asthma
byAsthma is a condition that affects many individuals in Malaysia. 50% of the children with asthma starts experiencing wheezing as early as the age…