Going Green: Teaching Your Kids About Sustainability
byYoung children may not yet have the capacity to conceptualise things like global warming. They may know nothing about carbon footprints or environmental pollution….
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8 Ways to Ensure A Safe Online Experience for Your Child
byThe World Wide Web is no fairyland. It is dangerous, uncharted territory for children who stray off the beaten path. So, how do you…
How to Properly Use Praise in Your Parenting
byParents praise their children all the time, for a variety of reasons and with different goals in mind. Whether it’s cleaning their room, or…
‘Tourist Traps’: Travel Scams to Watch Out For
byWe get it. It’s the holidays, the wind is blowing through your hair, the sun is shining above. You’re having the best time of…
Tiny Toes, Big Moves: Understanding and Treating Clubfoot with Dr Razak
byAs parents, any sign of abnormality in our baby’s development can immediately set off alarm bells and stir up worry. Imagine seeing one or…
Parenting Tips from Dads: Lessons Learned from Fatherhood
byFatherhood is nothing short of life-changing, in every sense of the word. It has it joys, but it has its challenges too. For the…
8 Easy Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating in Children
byThere has been a rise in childhood obesity and diabetes over the past decade, and unhealthy diets are to blame. Some parents may be…
8 Surprising Brain Foods Your Children Will Enjoy
byAt this point in human history, I’m sure most of us can list down at least five brain foods. Salmon, walnuts, avocados, blueberries, almonds,…
Samsung’s New Kid-Friendly Tab Ensures Safer Screen Time for Your Little Ones
byOur kids are quickly catching up to this fast-paced age of technology, it’s unavoidable. Electronic devices have become the centre of their world; from…
MYDIN Kasih Sayang Ibu & Si Manja 2024 Wows with Unbelievable Deals
byIn need of essentials for your baby and kids? Drop by at MYDIN and get them at crazy discounts today! From 29 April to…
Multigrain Marvel: My Secret Weapon for Keeping Kids Feeling Full and Satisfied
byThis may not apply to all mothers across the board but I believe at least one of these scenarios will resonate with you—if you…
Here’s How Malaysian Mums Are Fulfilling Their Kids’ Vitamin D Needs
byVitamin D is an essential nutrient in various aspects of human health, from supporting the immune system to maintaining strong bones and teeth. And…
Sprinkle Kindness: Fun Ways to Teach Charity to Your Child This Ramadan
byRamadan is a time for reflection, spiritual growth, and of course, delicious food! But it’s also a perfect opportunity to teach your child the…
Snuggle Up for Ramadan Bedtime Stories: Tales of Faith and Friendship
byRamadan is a special time for families to come together and grow closer to Allah. But bedtime routines can sometimes feel a little rushed…
Immunity Booster: Vitamin D3 for Kids – Myth or Reality?
byVitamin D is a nutrient that is important for promoting the growth and development of young children. As parents, we strive to provide our…
School’s Back! A Safety Checklist for Modern Malaysian Parents
byThe school bell is about to chime, heralding a new year of learning and exploration. But for some families, this year comes with a…
How to Make Sure Your Child Has A Good Relationship with Extended Family
by“It takes a village to raise a child“ – African Proverb Having a support network with a good relationship with your child is crucial….
Mouth Ulcers Vs Cold Sores in Children: A Zoom-In
byHas your child ever had a painful bump on the inside of their mouth? You’ve been told they were mouth ulcers, only for someone…
Child Health Uncovered: A Paediatrician’s Insights on Germs
byAs parents, keeping our children safe and healthy is always our top priority. But it can be challenging to navigate the world of germs…
6 Ways to Get Well-Behaved Kids Without Shouting
byGrowing up, you may not have known a day without your parents yelling at you. Even when you’re not doing anything wrong. That’s simply…
Eco-Friendly Parenting Hacks: Dominate 2024 in Green Style
byCalling all eco-conscious crusaders (a.k.a. tired but awesome parents)! Hands up if you’ve ever battled both a tantrum and a guilty conscience about plastic…
Parental Favouritism: How to Avoid Favoritism in Your Parenting
byI think it’s safe to say that many parents tend to favour one child over another. Whether they know it or not. But to…
Cash-Savvy Kids: How to Help Your Tots Prep their Financial Budget
byMoney wasn’t a thing that we used to worry about as kids. Ask any millennial adult who grew up comfortably with frugal parents. We…
Why You Should Consider Adoption
byWe’ve been fed this idea that reproduction should immediately follow marriage. It’s become nothing short of a cliché at this point. Newly weds constantly…
Lessons in Kindness: Raising a Compassionate Child
byEmpathy and kindness are ingrained in our DNA. We are naturally predisposed to compassion at a very young age before the world hardens our…
Pharmacist Talks About the Use of Antibiotics in Children
byAntibiotics are humanity’s most important life-saving medicine. Helping treat millions of infections every year. But when it comes to using them for kids, we…
Why Your Child Should Be Playing With Blocks
byBlocks are such a simple but evergreen child’s toy. It’s probably one of the first examples we think of when the topic of play…
Toxic Toys Alert: Shocking Discovery Puts Children at Risk
byIn a recent and alarming discovery by the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), plastic toys have been found to contain dangerous chemicals that may…
Discussing Death With Your Child
byReligion tells us there’s life beyond the grave. Science tells us there is no existence beyond the physical. Regardless of your beliefs, mortality is…
Pretend Play Ideas To Boost Your Child’s Creativity
byPretend play is an important developmental milestone in every child’s life. It signals their growing imagination and a stronger understanding of complex ideas. Pretend…
How to Avoid Raising Entitled Kids
byWe are often misled with the notion that wealthy parents raise spoiled kids, and to a certain extent this may be true, But we…
Got a Pet and a Baby? Here’s How to Protect Them Both
byHaving your fur baby and your actual baby living under the same roof can be a wholesome experience. But it can also be a…
ADHD: Helping Your Child Manage their Condition
byLearning disabilities are rife with stigma. Children who have them have always been shunned, abused and misrepresented in society. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or…
Important Topics You Should Discuss Before Having a Baby
byParenthood is life-changing; in more ways than one. Many marriages have been strained the moment a child comes. Planning to have a baby is…
The Do’s and Don’ts of ‘Gadget Parenting’
byGadget parenting is a new parenting culture that started around the same time smartphones began taking over the world. With the rise of household…
The Significance of Children’s Day: Celebrating the Rights and Wellbeing of Children
byChildren’s Day is an important international celebration dedicated to promoting the rights and wellbeing of children across the world. It serves as a reminder…
8 Tips to Improve Your Child’s Handwriting
byUnlike algebra or Pythagoras theorem, handwriting is one essential skill that everyone will use, even after they finish school. It is also one of…
Raising a Bookworm: How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
byIn this day and age, it’s more common to see a young child with their eyes glued to a phone screen than with their…
What Age Is Best to Send Your Child to Kindergarten
byAs new or first time parents with fast-growing toddlers, the question of education eventually becomes a pressing issue. Most parents just go with the…
The Secret Cost of Raising a Special Needs Child
byParenting is a journey filled with joys, challenges, and unexpected costs. When raising a child with special needs in Malaysia, those costs can often…
Why You Shouldn’t Give Marshmallows to Young Kids
byMarshmallows, the sugary goodness that many kids go crazy for. Perhaps not many may expect soft-and-sweet marshmallows to be dangerous but here we are….
Bedtime Baby Rituals: Prepping Your Little One For a Good Night’s Sleep
byIt’s 10pm, and you have to get up early tomorrow for work. The night wears on and you’re getting impatient. But try as you…
BMO Ad: An Online Threat Parents Should Worry About
byYouTube is the app most parents use to keep kids entertained. However, it has its risks, ranging from inappropriate content to online threat. Back…
New Cases of Abuse: What to Look Out for and How to Prevent it
byEvery year, over 1000 cases of child abuse is reported. From a 2019 statistic for child abuse, it shows that most child abuse perpetrators…
Here’s How I Make Sure My Kid Has Fewer Sick Days
byAs a mum, I naturally care deeply about my child’s wellbeing. While I stay informed about various health updates, sometimes it can be overwhelming….
Malaysian Myths and Stories to Tell Your Child
byMalaysia is a rich source of culture, tradition, and of course myth. Our storytellers have woven countless fables and fairy tales. Mythical creatures, legendary…
Household Chores: At What Age Should Children Start Pitching In
byAssigning chores is a great way to teach responsibility to children. It teaches them the value of contributing to a household, as well as…
‘I’m Not the Fun Parent and I’m Okay with It!’
byIf you’ve ever seen Modern Family, you’ll know that the Dunphy’s are your typical (dysfunctional) suburban nuclear family: the popular eldest daughter, the bookish,…
Roblox: Is It Actually Safe for Your Kids?
byWhat Is Roblox Roblox is a global platform that allows users to play a variety of games, create them and chat with people online….