5 Good Health Habits that Can Help in Preventing Flu
byMaintaining proper hygiene habits is important, especially when it comes to your little one. Every day, we come into contact with all sorts of…
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Keep Your Child Safe with Proper Medicine Practices
byWhen children ingest medication meant for adults, they should immediately be rushed to the nearest hospital, said Health Ministry pharmaceutical division senior director Dr…
Managing Your Anger When You’re Mad at Your Child
byEvery parent has gotten angry at their child. Life is full of endless sources of stress. From paying off loans, to appointments at work,…
5 Secrets To Healthy Fasting For Kids: Expert Gives Tips
byWith the Holy month of Ramadan approaching, thoughts are turning to making preparations for fasting ─ a mandatory act for all healthy Muslim adults…
Signs Of An Overprotective Parent
byIt is understandable that parents are concerned about their children, which can only mean they love their children. However, too much of anything is…
Awareness Needed to Boost Registration of Special-Needs Children
byAbout 14% of special-needs children are registered in special education programmes in government schools, according to the Education Ministry. However, this is considered a…
The Importance Of Parental Involvement In Education
byMost parents should already know by now the importance of parental involvement in their child’s education. Unfortunately, many parents are either unwilling or too…
The Importance Of Father-Daughter Relationship
byThe father-daughter relationship is very important for a girl as it affects her in many ways. A father’s influence in his daughter’s life can…
How To Make Sure Your Kids Stay Awake In Class
byHave you ever been so sleepy to the point that you could immediately fall straight to sleep if your eyelids just fall shut? This…
Breakthrough for Autism Awareness: M’sia Awakens To Those With ASD
byAutism awareness in Malaysia has witnessed a breakthrough. On 26 March 2019, seven days before World Autism Awareness Day celebrated on April 2 every…
Waking The Kids Up For School
byOne of the biggest struggles for most parents is waking the kids up for school. The children will always find it difficult to wake…
Bagpipes In Aid Of OrphanCare
byThe Morrison’s Academy Pipe Band and Bentley Auditorium will present a special evening of musical entertainment in aid of OrphanCare on 9 April 2019….
Should You Let Your Teen Date
byMost Asian parents are against their teenagers getting into relationships and would prefer them focusing on their studies. Well, that is a very rational…
Don’t Give Money to Children Begging, Instead Report to This Hotline
byTake a walk around the city and you may come across heart-breaking sights of children begging, whether it is at the roadside, LRT stations,…
Getting a Babysitter? First Check the Child Sex Offenders Registry
byParents, before hiring a babysitter, please do a check on the Child Sex Offenders Registry. Those working in childcare such as schools and daycare…
Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day with Fun and Cheer
byIt was a cheerful day at the Kiwanis Down Syndrome Foundation – National Centre (KDSF-NC) last Thursday, where the happy shouts of children filled…
Why Some Fathers and Sons Don’t Get Along
byFathers are often the ones who are strict with the sons while mothers are the nurturing ones who would be more understanding. This may…
Prepare Your Child with Knowledge on Technology
byTo prepare the younger generation, the government is looking into introducing a Technology subject as part of the education syllabus. The subject is to…
7 Must-Try Activities and Places This School Holidays
bySchool’s out! This March, spend the school holidays at these events for a fun time with the whole family! Experience the Nickelodeon Slime Time…
Why Mothers Are So Important To Us
byWe may not notice it but no matter how much we’ve grown, we will still be babies in our mother’s eyes. We also may…
What I Went Through During Pregnancies – A 3x Mom’s Story
by“Congratulations! You are pregnant!” A simple 4-word sentence usually seals the deal – you are now a mother! And with it comes a plethora…
Children Living With Divorced Parents
byWhen two people decide to get a divorce, it seems like everything only revolves around both of them. Some parents tend to forget about…
Limit Your Child’s Screen Time to One Hour a Day to Prevent Eyesight Problems
byChildren between the ages of two to five should be limited to one hour of screen time a day to prevent eyesight problems like…
Create Cherished Moments Together at The Parenthood Playland!
byAny parent can relate to the chaos that is taking care of little ones. Juggling chores and children can be stressful and send your…
Risks Of Childhood Obesity
byThe statistics of Malaysians suffering from obesity has been increasing drastically over the years. According to Star2, Malaysia is now Asia’s fattest country with…
Fun Activities For The School Holidays: A Cruise Trip
byThe school holidays are approaching and you’re thinking of planning something different for the kids this time? Have you and your children experienced going…
Enjoy The School Holidays By Discovering The Ocean With Aquaria KLCC
byHave your kids been to an oceanarium before? Though there are quite a few numbers of oceanariums in Malaysia, Aquaria KLCC provides a lot…
International Women’s Day Special – Being A Single Working Mum
byInternational Women’s Day is a global day which celebrates the social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women. In honour of this day, Ms…
Call NUR Alert Hotline To Report Missing Children, Click In For The Number
byThe e-hailing service Grab has just launched a #SaferEveryday campaign in partnership with the Sexual, Women and Child Investigation (D11) Division of the Royal…
What It’s Like Having Twins
byFinding out that you’re having twins can be a little overwhelming but that only means double the bundle of joy! This would be perfect…
Why Non-Chinese Parents Prefer Chinese Schools
byThe lack of interest and trust in the national schools’ education system is becoming increasingly apparent over the years. More and more parents are…
Modern Parenting: Treat Your Kids Like Friends
byModern parenting is very different from traditional or helicopter parenting. This method is where you treat your kids like friends while balancing between being…
Ministry Plans for Age-Friendly City in Malaysia
byThe Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has plans for creating an age-friendly city, as part of the United Nations Development Programme. Deputy Prime…
How to Introduce Your Child to the New Baby
byHaving a new addition to the family can be a very exciting time. It is vital to ensure all members of the family are…
Tips To Maintain A Good Relationship After Having Children
byThe relationship between husband and wife may grow distant with the arrival of kids. Being happily married to her husband for 24 years now,…
What Parents Can Do To Bring Siblings Closer
bySiblings fight and argue all the time, it is very normal and may occur on a daily basis. It gets very frustrating for parents…
Public Given More Time to Propose Ideas for Education Policy
byHaving a successful and effective education system is vital for a country. What children learn in school today will shape their thoughts and outlook…
What Every Soon To Be Mom Needs to Know to Protect Herself & Her Baby
byStarting and building a family is one of the biggest milestones in most of our lives. It is the excitement of meeting a potential…
National Reading Decade Programme Aims to Turn Malaysia into a Reading Nation
byParents, how often do you read? How often do you read to your children? In fact, when was the last time you picked up…
Parents Shouldn’t Force Children To Be Vegetarian
byParents who are vegetarian may think that this would be the best diet for their children as well. However, parents shouldn’t force children to…
Managing A Demanding Child
bySome kids can be so bossy and entitled, I’m sure we’ve all come across children like this. Is your child also like this? If…
How Age Gap Affects Sibling Relationships
byYou may not believe it but age difference can affect relationships between siblings. If you want to know how age gap affects sibling relationships,…
How To Make Your Stubborn Child Listen: Reverse Psychology
byMaking your stubborn child listen to you might just be one of the most difficult things ever. Most parents are likely to go through…
Ways To Raise Independent Children
byIt is understandable when parents get a little protective of their children. However, being overprotective may not be a good thing when your child…
Use These Unconventional Tips To Plan A Fuss-Free Party For Kids
byI love parties! Just weeks ago, I went to a friend’s five-year-old daughter’s birthday party. It was beautiful. The whole party was Disney-themed and…
Gluten and Dairy-Free Party Recipes for Kids: Orange and Garlic Chicken Drummets, Fruit Skewers
byHere are another two recipes contributed by Irene Lok, a Malaysian who lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand. Irene owns and runs NutriActionz Natural…
Gluten and Dairy-Free Party Recipes for Kids: Meat Balls with Carrots, Grilled Vegetable Skewers
byHere are two recipes contributed by Irene Lok, a Malaysian who lives and works in Auckland, New Zealand. Irene owns and runs NutriActionz Natural Health…
Go To Sunway Lagoon This Chinese New Year For The Best Reunion Ever
byThis long holidays, with the anticipated travelling outstation, Sunway Lagoon would like families, friends and all Malaysians to SKIP the JAM, Stay in the…
The Effectiveness Of Heavy Punishments
byAsian parents are known to discipline children with punishments that may seem heavy to others. These punishments are not for nothing if they are…