Battling Childhood Kidney Cancer: Insights from a Top Specialist
byKidney cancer is a rare disorder that affects children (as well as adults). It attacks the body’s main filtration system, resulting in various health…
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Tabika Kemas Vs Private Kindergarten: Which One Is Better?
byWhen it comes to early childhood education, every parent wants the best for their child. But there are so many options in this day…
Breaking the Cycle: The Bad Money Habits You Don’t Want to Pass on to Your Children
byIt’s important to cultivate healthy financial habits in your kids while they’re young. Unfortunately, many parents find out too late that they may be…
Money Vs Motherhood: Is the Daily Grind Taking Away Your Family Time?
byA dilemma that many parents struggle with these days is between being present in their children’s lives, or working hard to provide for them….
Deadly Fun: Dangerous Toys That Can Harm Your Kids
byToys are an important and often inseparable part of childhood. The give comfort and provide sensory stimulation. If they’re educational in nature, the toy…
School Holiday Survival Guide: Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy
bySchool holidays are a time of fun and experimentation. Your kids have all this time to truly explore their interests and have an amazing…
Mozzie Menace: An Updated Guide on Dealing with Pesky Mosquitoes
byMosquitoes are always seen as an annoying pest, or at the very least, a mild inconvenience. But as we know, these tiny critters are…
International Epilepsy Day: It’s High-Time to End the Stigma
byThere is so much stigma surrounding the medical condition known as epilepsy, which affects 7.8 out of 1000 people in Malaysia. This figure may…
Spending Too Much on Birthdays? Try Budget Birthdays
byWe all want to give our kids the best birthday experiences every year. After all, part of what makes childhood so magical is all…
Emotional Intelligence: The ‘Missing Half’ of Your Child’s Cognitive Development
bySupermums are everywhere—we see them on Instagram posts, television programs, billboard ads, and even in real life among family and friends. They seem to…
Here’s Why You’re Extra Blessed to Be Expecting a Special Child
byPeople often have such negative views about having a special needs child, even if it’s something relatively mild like ADHD or dyslexia. Disabled individuals…
Why Skin-to-Skin Is Important for Mother-Child Bonding
byA newborn baby spends most of their first few years in their mother’s embrace: nursing, sleeping and bonding. If you’re a new mother, you…
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire: How to Deal with a Child Who Lies
byChildren spin tall tales and fantastic stories all the time. They do so with their friends, siblings, relatives, and yes, even their parents. For…
Get to Know the Best Preschool Education at Smart Reader Kids® Open Day
byEducation is a lifelong pursuit; we never truly stop learning. For kids, their journey has only just begun. But there are many hurdles along…
Important Christmas Values You Should Cultivate in Your Home
byCharles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one of those quintessential Christmas movies that you can never escape during this time of the year. The…
Meet These Gifted Youngsters Who Are Making Waves in Malaysia
byDisability—a common word used to describe a small minority of individuals who were born a little different than the rest of us. They may…
Holiday Horrors: Why Kids May Misbehave More During The Holidays and What You Can Do
byNothing kills the holiday mood faster than a screaming, crying child. But what exactly is it about holidays and celebrations that make kids go…
Fun Christmas Activities to Make Your Festive Season Even Merrier
by♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪♫ Fa la la la la, la la la la ♫♪ ‘Tis the season to be…
Who Says December Comes Last? Here Are Some Perks of a December Baby
byEver wondered how your birth month affects your personality, health and even your career? Well, it’s not as far-fetched as you may believe. And…
Insta-Mums Share Why It is Important to Power Up Your Child’s Brain Cell Connections
byAs your child grows and learns, they will start developing more advanced skills. Children between the ages of 4 to 6, for instance, will…
EnfagrowA+ Gives Back to the Community with Charity Fundraiser for Underprivileged Children
byEnfagrowA+ has been in the nutrition business for decades. But they are also dedicated to works of charity; helping the less fortunate lead better…
Genetic Heirlooms: Traits Your Children May Inherit from You
byWhen we think about inheritance, our minds may immediately jump to money, property or ancestral relics and knickknacks: jewellery, keepsakes and other precious belongings….
A Magical Christmas Comes Early this Year with Sunway Pyramid
by‘Tis the season to be jolly! Immerse yourself in a Wander Wonder Christmas at Sunway Pyramid, LG2 Blue Concourse from 18 November 2022 all…
Best Baby Laundry Detergent in Malaysia for Delicate Skin
byBaby laundry detergent, is it necessary? Or is the baby industry just out to make a quick buck from us? While it might be…
Children and Suicide: What Parents Should Know and How to Help a Struggling Child
byOver 872 young people between the ages of 15 to 18 years old committed suicide from January of 2019 to May of 2021 in…
Best Spots to Get Books for Your Kids Without Breaking Your Bank Account
byAs parents, we all would love to raise bookworms who love reading. But this is easily more of an aspiration than a reality. This…
Late Motherhood: Benefits of Having a Child Later in Life
bySociety has put an unreasonable amount of pressure on women to reproduce as soon as they reach childbearing age. In some cultures, girls may…
Generational Trauma and Parenting: How to Heal Your Family Tree
byThere are many things that a parent passes on to their offspring. Genes, physical attributes, allergies. And yes, even trauma. While strictly a psychological…
Debunked Dyslexia Myths You Need to Know
byDyslexia is an often-misunderstood disorder in Malaysia. Much like other neurological childhood disorders, it is rife with stigma and ignorance. If you’re wondering about…
How to Help a Dyslexic Child
byAccording to a report, there are between 10% to15% of dyslexic children in Malaysia. Many go undiagnosed, and many more struggle to keep up…
Dyslexia Runs in the Family: Datin Shahida Opens Up About Her Children
byIt’s rare to hear about one dyslexic child in the family, let alone two. But the condition is indeed genetic, as one celebrity mum…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022 Winners
byThe Motherhood Choice Awards have returned for another year, giving all mums the opportunity to vote and advocate for their favourite parenting and childcare…
This or That: Educational Toys Vs Educational TV Programmes
byYou’ve heard the saying that “a child’s brain is like a sponge”, absorbing everything it can in the early years of life. This “absorbent…
Make a Difference: These 8 Children’s Charities Are Waiting for Your Help
byAs much as we like to believe that every child is loved, fed, clothed and cared for, that is unfortunately not the case. Not…
6 Foods to Improve Your Child’s Eyesight
byNutrition plays a big role in your child’s overall wellbeing. When it comes to vision and eye health, food can be the first line…
Effects of Inflation on Your Kids’ Mental Health
byChildhood is a time of innocence, adventure and joy. It’s a moment in a person’s life where they truly get to experience the joys…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: CARRIE Junior Wins Best Kids Head to Toe
byCARRIE Junior, a pioneer in kids’ bath products, has bagged the Motherhood Choice Awards 2022 in the Best Kids Head to Toe category. This…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: Bubs® Wins Best Goat’s Milk
byMotherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
Motherhood Choice Awards 2022: BZU BZU Wins Best Baby Sensitive Skin Care
byMotherhood Choice Awards brings together top brands in parenting and childcare every year for 10,000 mums to vote on. From its humble beginnings back…
Baby Vaccination 101: Polio Vaccine
byAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), the polio vaccine prevents the spread of the poliomyelitis disease, which is known to be life-threatening to…
A Mother’s Love for the Neurodivergent
byCatherine De Padua was a trainer and facilitator by profession. For more than two decades, she was in the business of developing and grooming…
Baby Vaccination 101: DTaP Vaccine
byThe DTaP vaccine is one of the many compulsory vaccines for Malaysian children. It prevents the spread of three dangerous and life-threatening diseases: Diphtheria,…
Baby Vaccination 101: HiB Vaccine
byThe HiB vaccine is one of the mandatory vaccines for all Malaysian children. According to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it prevents…
Baby Vaccination 101: Hepatitis B Vaccine
byThe hepatitis B vaccine is another vaccine that you will find on your newborn’s immunisation requirement. Here’s what you need to know about this…
Baby Vaccination 101: BCG Vaccine
byMost of us Malaysians, if not all, have heard of the BCG vaccine from as early as childhood. It’s probably one of the earliest…
DIY Kedai Runcit: A Fun Way to Teach Children About Money Management
byMummies, do you remember how badly we wanted to be on the other side of the cashier when we were kids? The sound of…
Win Exciting Prizes with MARIGOLD UHT Milk and Sun Life Malaysia
byMARIGOLD, one of Malaysia’s leading milk brands, kicked off its first-ever collaboration with Sun Life Malaysia, a life insurance and family takaful company, via…
The Many Wonders of Malaysia Your Kids Will Love
byMalaysia is a bountiful and diverse nation rich in history and culture. You may instil a deeper patriotic spirit in your kids by teaching…
Pay it Forward: How to Give Back to the Country as a Family
byWith Malaysia Day closely approaching, many buildings and establishments have already started displaying the Jalur Gemilang in anticipation for the special event. For some,…