The Lost Art of Doing Less: Embracing Minimalist Parenting
byEver since Marie Kondo’s Spark Joy boomed in popularity back in 2016, almost everyone has tried their hand at being a ‘minimalist’. From winnowing…
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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…
Father Installs Padlock on Fridge, Here’s Why It’s a Parenting Fail
byIn what seems to be a new funny viral video circulating around on the Internet, a man is shown installing padlocks on his fridge…
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…
How to Handle Your Toddler’s ‘Terrible Twos’
byParenting is never easy. Between trying to handle your toddler’s tantrums to trying to get them to sleep, you have your work cut out…
Why Sometimes It’s Important to Say ‘No’ to Your Kids
by“No!” I say it, you say it, and we all say it to our children. Even when we try not to, the word just…
Raya Open Houses: How to Prep Your Kids
byAs Hari Raya approaches, many families open their doors to friends and family for open houses, where guests can come and celebrate together. Attending…
What to Do When Your Parents Spoil Your Child
byMost grandparents spoil their grandkids. That may as well be common knowledge by now. There may even be some scientific explanation to this favouritism….
Are You Expecting a Rabbit Child? Here’s the Secret to Raising One
byAs popular as Western astrology may be, Chinese astrology is equally as important to many Malaysians. Every year, bookstore aisles are filled with titles…
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…
Mess-Free Meal Times with Your Little One Is Possible, Here’s the Secret
byYour child is already outgrowing their bottle, and now they’re ready to join the adults at the dinner table and eat proper solid food….
Spare the Rod, Save the Child: Why You Should Avoid Hitting Your Kids
byIn certain cultures, it may be seen as okay to hit your child (within reason, of course) as a form of discipline when they…
Sibling Rivalry: How to Nip it in the Bud
bySibling rivalry is a natural occurrence in family dynamics. Kids will vie for their parent’s validation and attention like gladiators, even if it means…
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…
Discipline: How to Say ‘No’ to Your Children
byFamily discipline is a central part of family life where it focuses on teaching children how to behave and about how their behaviours will…
What to Do If You Find Your Child Lying to You
byWhy do children lie? Children lie because they want to get something they want or avoid consequences or even get out of something they…
4 Positive Ways to Discipline Your Child
byAs a parent, in your eyes, your child may be a perfect little angel but sometimes, they can also be a little bit too…