The Importance of Cultural Sensitivity: How to Raise a Global Thinker
byHumans have evolved on various continents over thousands of years in various tribes, communities and civilisations. We have formed cities and nations, and created…
parenting
Why Is My Child So Secretive?
byWe all have skeletons in our closets. Misdemeanors, white lies, sins of the past. There are so many things that we keep to ourselves…
Understanding the Overwhelmed, Overstretched Mummies: Are We Really Angry, or Just Overstimulated?
byHey, mummies. Let’s be real, we’ve all had those moments where we feel like we’re about to snap. The kids are arguing over who…
How to Have Incredible Conversations with Your Kids
byMost children are not intellectually ready for philosophical discussions or profound debates about life, reality, and the universe. Unless they somehow have savant syndrome….
Are We Turning Our Kids Into ‘Trophy Children’?
byI couldn’t help but wonder: when did parenting become less about nurture and more about, well, merchandising? Here in Malaysia, with Vivy Yusof’s luxury…
When and How New Parents Should Ask For Help
byEveryone struggles with asking for help, even if you’re not a new parent with a new baby. But unlike most people, new parents require…
Why You Should Get Your Child into Journaling
byWe all grew up watching The Princess Diaries, Bridget Jones and Harriet the Spy. Well, most of us. Younger parents may not remember these…
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…
The Sound Chart: Why It’s Better to Teach by Sound Than Name
bySometimes, teaching kids to learn their alphabet can be a difficult task. It’s another thing to think about teaching them to read and spell….
Here’s Why You Should Never Leave Your Child In the Car Unsupervised
byYou may have heard the horror stories. Parents forgetting their kids in the car after a day of shopping. Kids being rushed to the…
Raising Your Kids Right: How to Be A Successful Parent
byWe all want what’s best for our children, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. We may have been guilty of bad parenting every…
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….
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…
Traditional Values, Modern Parenting: The Malaysian Approach
byJust like with many Asian countries and communities in the world, Malaysia has a long history of traditions and customs. But with the rise…
6 Tips to Help Your Easily Distracted Child
byChildren in general tend to be easily distracted, even if they don’t have any cognitive disorders like ADHD or autism. While some may assume…
Enfagrow A+ Empowers Future Ready Generations with Essential Nutrition for Optimal Brain Development
byEnfagrow A+ has launched their Future Ready A+ Kids Expo Event highlighting the importance of early brain development in children. This was officiated by…
Dad’s Decade: Celebrating Different Fatherhood Stages
byFatherhood is a journey of transformation, for the dad as much as it is for the child. Each phase brings with it its own…
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,…
Click, Curate, Celebrate: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Raya Shopping Spree
byHello, retail rangers! Today, we’re embarking on a fantastical excursion into the enchanted realm of Raya shopping trends. Gather around, my friends. Let’s embark…
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…
Create Lasting Memories with a Ramadan Family Journal
byRamadan is a special time for Muslim families. The arrival of Ramadan brings a sense of renewal and spiritual growth. It’s a month for…
Raising Little Dragons: Tips and Activities for Wood Dragon Kids
by2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon, and you can bet there are plenty of babies being born in this auspicious year. There…
Raise Happy Kids in the Year of the Wood Dragon: Zodiac-Based Parenting Tips
byIt’s that time again where we reveal your Chinese Zodiac forecast for the new year! And this time, we bring all parents the Year…
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…
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…
7 Clever Organisation Hacks For Your Child’s Closet
byThere is nothing better than a clean, organised closet for your kids. Doesn’t matter if they’re babies, toddlers or older kids, when everything is…
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…
Self-Defense Tips for Mums
byLet’s face it. We live in a dangerous world. There are many predators and criminals out there who are not above hurting others to…
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…
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…
Daddy Talks: How I Navigate Financial Challenges As a Dad
byNavigating the choppy waters of personal finance can feel overwhelming, especially when you are a father juggling multiple roles. Fear not, for I’m here…
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…
How to Maintain an Active Lifestyle as a Busy Parent
byFinding time to exercise as a busy parent can be an ordeal. Your day job takes up most of your time, and what few…
End Scream Fests with Kids with This Five-Minute Rule
bySometimes certain things happen that might just make you explode. It’s hard to control anger sometimes, especially during stressful times. Screaming at your kids…
Sleep Expert Shares Tips on How to Make Kids Fall Asleep in the Heat
byThe hot weather can be uncomfortable for most people, including babies and young children Sleeping can also be difficult for some adults, babies and…
Boy Falls Out of Car, Miraculously Survives After Being Hit by Two Cars
byA shocking dashcam video has recently emerged, revealing a young boy tumbling out of a moving vehicle in Kota Bahru, Kelantan, just moments before…
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…
‘Lala Bop’: How to Keep Your Kids Safe from This Damaging Trend
byThere has been a lot of trends being made around the Internet. There was the weird and disturbing animation of Skibidi Toilet and the…
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…