7 New Mother-themed Movies to Watch This Mother’s Day
byThere have been quite a few films released within the past few years that perfectly capture the essence and reality of motherhood. From braving…
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Juggling Work and Kids: Maternal Wisdom from Malaysian Mums
byA mother’s work is never done, not even when her kids are all grown up and have started lives and families of their own….
5 Hacks for Busy Mums to Manage Home Life Efficiently
byWhat if I told you that, despite your busy schedule, home management can help you manage your hectic life better? Yup, you read that…
Mummy Shares: My Best and Worst Days as a Mum
byFrom the time you wake up to the time you go to bed, being a mum comes with a lot of responsibilities. I understand…
8 Malaysian Films to Watch With Your Mum in Mother’s Month
byWestern movies are great, and so are other foreign ones. But we have many homegrown gems too. If your mum is a hardcore movie…
How to Honour Your Mum Every Day
byMothers are the heart and soul of a family. They carried you for nine months, endured hours of gruelling labour, and brought you into…
Ayda Jebat Recelebrates Mother’s Day Since Becoming a Mum
byMother’s Day was celebrated around the world earlier this month. It is a day to express our gratitude to our mothers. This is also…
Celebrating the Unconventional Malaysian Mums
byWhen we mention the word ‘mother’, most of us will immediately imagine a traditional maternal figure. Someone who has conceived, delivered and raised a…
Why Every Day Should Be Mother’s Day
byA mother is irreplaceable. We only get one in this lifetime, but many of us tend to forget this. As we grow up, we…
Pipi Razi on Celebrating Hari Raya and Honouring His Late Mum
byPipi Razi requires a little to no introduction for those acquainted in social media. These days, in an era full of people wanting to be…
An Exclusive with Kaka Azraff on Parenting and Hari Raya
byShortly before Hari Raya and Mother’s Day, Kaka Azraff took some time off her busy schedule to chat exclusively with Motherhood.com.my. The popular singer…
Fazura Dishes on Securing Her Ideal Body Weight and Latest Project
byMalaysia’s beloved mum and popular actress Fazura admits that losing weight after giving birth to her daughter Nur Fatima Aisya, who turns two this…
Dr Nur Adila Zawawi Finds Her Muse in Feathering Her Nest
byDr Nur Adila Zawawi’s life has changed tremendously in the past couple of years since she became an influencer. She devoted her life as…
Simultaneously Working and Raising a Child, Farah Waheda’s Style
byFarah Waheda is not your typical average working mum. She is a woman of many talents. Starting a blog some years ago caught the…
‘My Daughter Gives Me Strength To Fight Cancer’, Says Survivor Radha Nadarajan
by“My daughter Surutii is the reason I have the will to survive despite everything cancer has thrown at me,” says Radha Nadarajan, a 46…
Mummies, Don’t Feel Guilty If You Need More Time For Yourself
byAs a responsible mother, wife and an employee, you need to be a superwoman to juggle all tasks at hand. We all understand the…
The Baby Is Coming! – Signs Of Approaching Labour
byDo you feel anxious waiting for your precious one? Learn to identify the first signs of approaching labour, which suggest that your little one…
Postpartum Depression: The ‘Otherhood’ of Motherhood & Where You Can Seek Help
byAs I read about Ms Tay Mei Mei, a 35-year-old Singaporean mom who fell from her apartment and died with her five-month-old baby last…
From Expecting to Breastfeeding, Why Mums Need to Consider Extra Protein in their Daily Diet?
byProtein is a macronutrient that consists of long chains of amino acids that is very important to our body. Protein plays many vital functions….
7 Natural Beauty Tricks for the Pregnant Mum
byStaying with your natural beauty and glowing is not as impossible (or expensive!) as many women think. In fact, sometimes, the best things in…
What Is It That Stay-at-Home Moms Always Do?
byBeing a full-time housewife or stay at home mom is not as easy at what others are thinking. I bet most of us are…
Producing or Reducing Breast Milk with Chinese Medicine & Treatment
byMany factors contribute to the lack of breast milk production. You may want to consult your lactation consultant to make sure that you are…
Zarina Zainuddin: Grace in the Face of Autism
byZarina Zainuddin is a name that resonates well in the Malaysian movie world. Film buffs will instantly recognise her for her role as the…
How To Stay Safe During Air Travel When You’re Pregnant?
byPregnant ladies, if you are planning to travel by air, you should be aware of the airline company’s restrictions for pregnant women in regards…
Moms Share: For the Excited First Time Dad
byThere are many articles written for first time mom however, it is not so for dads. Hence, I’m writing this. If you are reading…
Going Through Pregnancy With Diabetes
byIt’s not easy going through pregnancy, fully knowing that you’re diabetic even before you were pregnant. Lilly shares her story of how she went…
How Crying During Pregnancy Affects Baby
byWhat most people already know is that whatever pregnant mothers consume as well as their activity levels and overall health condition contributes to affecting…
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…
Benefits Of Music Therapy for Pregnancy
byDid you know that listening to music can be very beneficial for your pregnancy? It is very normal for new mothers to be anxious…
The Importance Of Sleep For New Mothers
byEveryone knows how tiring being new mothers can be, with the baby constantly keeping you awake all night. However, not many people realise how…
Ministry Sets Target for 70% Infants to be Breastfed by 2025
byThe benefits of breastfeeding cannot be denied. Breast milk promotes sensory and cognitive development, and protects the infant against infectious and chronic diseases, according…
The Perfect Age To Conceive
byIt is not uncommon for women to wonder what the perfect age to conceive is. Undoubtedly speaking in terms of biology, there is a…
How To Get Along with Your In-Laws at the Reunion Dinner
byThere’s no denying that the most important element of the Chinese New Year is the reunion dinner. With the up-coming annual family get-together being…
5 Ways to Raising A Child With ADHD
byAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children. It can extend to their teenage years, or…
Pregnancy Sex – 4 Important Things That You Should Know
byIf you want to get pregnant, you have sex. But what about pregnancy sex? Will it hurt the baby? It’s not rare for pregnant…
Top 5 Threats Every Parent Makes To Scare Their Kid
byGrowing up we hear common phrases our mothers use on us when we act out. You know that moment when your children are going…
5 ways to speak constructively to your kids
byAs mothers, our words are powerful. Our words can build our children up, teach them about love, judgement and tolerance. However, sometimes our words…
Marital Abuse #2: Violence begets violence; The cycle goes on to your kids!
byBefore I go deeper into this issue, let me share you the fact that you cannot be proud of. In Malaysia, Johor is the…
3 best Malaysian theme parks to go with your children
byIn this period of school holidays and celebration time, it is essential to spend some quality time with your kid. To help you with…
Top 5 Traditional Confinement Practices that are Being Forgotten
byMalay mothers usually need to be under confinement care after they give birth for at least 44 days. But our grandmothers said that it…
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Helicopter Parenting? 4 Things You Need To Know
byHave you ever wondered whether your style of nurturing and protecting is similar to helicopter parenting? The term helicopter parenting comes from the notion…
Malaysian Supermom Jaclyn Victor Shares Her Beautiful Motherhood Journey
byGetting married at 36 was a little later than expected for national singer, Jaclyn Victor. This month, we have invited Supermom Jaclyn Victor to…
4 Tips on Travelling with a Baby Abroad
byIt is just a dream or just a conversation with your spouse about bringing your baby to travel abroad. You talk about it long…
Do you have more than one child? Your health could be at risk!
byHaving more than one child can lead to serious health and heart diseases. This is the result of a study led by Universities of…
Top 4 Baby Nursery Trends That Will Never Go Out Of Style
byWith social media as prevalent as it is in our lives nowadays, it’s no surprise that it is easy to stay up to date…
Choosing The Right Nanny For Your Baby
byFor families with young children, getting into a childcare centre can be as tricky as acceptance into college. As a matter of fact, the…
Top 5 Tips for Choosing The Right Form Of Childcare For Your Baby
byFinding the best fit childcare can be a difficult task for parents. Especially as a first-time parent, the thought of leaving your baby with…
5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Comparing Your Child
byWe all grow up hearing how our mothers comparing us to others. “Look, Aunty Sharon’s son scored 90% in mathematics.” “Mummy’s best friend’s…
5 Reasons Why Being A Mom Is The Greatest Role
byPeople always talk about the day you’d become a mother and for some, that day came long before they even realised it. Being a…