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…
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Journey Through Confinement Practices | Is Confinement Nanny Necessary?
byIn this modern area, not many new moms believe in confinement period because they think that they can replenish by themselves without having to…
8 Tips On How To Parent Your Preteen
byPreteens are teens under the age of 13 and are between the age of 9 to 12. They are our bubbly and cuddly little…
Want To Go The Extra Mile For Your Kids? Try These Ideas
byGrowing up, it makes a lot of difference if you have loving and supportive parents. The world is a scary place, and if your…
Excessive Use of Smartphone: 4-year-old Girl Undergoes Eye Surgery
byNowadays, it is a common thing for parents to give their children a smartphone for them to stop being cranky or moody. Worst comes…
Tips for Raising an Independent and Self-Reliant Child
byAs parents, one if the most important goals is to raise an independent and self-reliant child. Of course, they still have to rely on…
Come and Join our Motherhood ParentCraft Class, now!
byGood news for parents out there! Are you expecting a new baby soon? If you are, do come and join our ParentCraft class and…
5 Awesome Things About Autism That You Didn’t Know
byThe challenges of an autism spectrum are easy to identify, clear and distinct. But, being autistic isn’t all about impossible challenges. In fact, autistic…
5 Things You Should Say To Your Children Every Day
byAs parents, we sometimes forget to express our appreciation for our children. Little did we know, that every word we say can make our…
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…
3 Surprising Benefits of being Older Parents
byWe often hear this almost everyday, people around you talk about why you have to get married at an early age, right? Even the…
5 Ridiculous Parenting Advice You Always Hear From Non-Parents
byHave you ever realised that non-parents always love to give you parenting advice on how to manage your kids? Some of the advices are…
Father’s immediate response leads to arrest of his daughter’s molester
byA father’s quick response to his daughter’s molest led to the arrest of the culprit. A 10-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a man…
6 Advice & Tips For Stepparents
byIt is known that not all marriages are first-timers. There are a quarter of marriages which will eventually form stepfamilies. Blending two different families…
Why do babies become calm when they are carried?
byIt is like a usual thing to do to stop babies from crying; you have to lift them up. Have you ever wondered why…
Analyst urges schools not to hide sexual crimes to save school’s image
bySchool heads should be honest when they receive reports (on sexual crimes). They should discharge their responsibilities without any compromise. – Akhbar Satar, a…
Family first: 10 Best Indoor Playgrounds For Toddlers In KL
byThinking of where to bring your little ones to on this upcoming holiday? Before we get deeper into this article, do you still remember…
5 Things to Consider Before Sharing Your Baby’s Photos on Social Media
byBefore you knew you were pregnant, you were sharing everything from your food to your manicure. Every single moment of your life, you updated…
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…
Journey Through Confinement Practices | What To Eat During Your Confinement Period?
byGiving birth can lead to excessive energy and blood loss, therefore, making a mother weak. Often, mothers frequently ask questions about what to eat…
List of 402 Schools in Malaysia with Disciplinary and Drug Cases
byEvery school has its own set of disciplinary problems. The question is: how bad is it? Last year, the Malaysian Education Ministry identified 402…
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…
Malaysian Mums Share | Their Perspectives On Gender Roles
byGender Roles? What is it? Have you come across this term before? Before discussing about gender roles, we need to first understand what it…
Marital Abuse #3: Learn What is A Toxic Relationship And Save Your Daughter!
byTo begin with, what is a toxic relationship? A toxic relationship is a relationship that causes harm to a partner with or without intention. The most…
Enough Of Saying No To Your Kids, They’re Not Your Pets
byHave you ever counted the number of times you’ve said “no” to your child? When they whine for a cookie before dinner, when they…
5 Reasons To Send Your Daughter To An All-Girls School
byThe Straits Times once published a forum claiming that same-sex schools did not prepare kids for life. But those who were once in an…
3 Ways to Solve Sibling Jealousy
byAs much as we try to make our kids feel equally loved, we have been accused of favouritism at least once or twice. All the…
5 Things Parents Should Do to Raise a More Confident Kid
byConfidence is a crucial thing to have in life whether you are a kid or a grown up. Why? Without confidence you will end…
Crying-in-arms Approach can Help your Baby Sleep Better at Night
byBabies do cry. Sometimes they cry out of nowhere and as parents, we usually have the tendency to stop them from crying while unintentionally forcing…
Marital Abuse #1: Does practicing Islam encourage women to stay in abusive relationships?
byDomestic violence or marital abuse is not specific to any religious or racial group. It happens to no matter what group and/or where you…
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…
4 initiatives from YB Hannah Yeoh for a better future
byWe say that today’s children are our future leaders. What do we mean by this? Children today are the ones who are going to…
Sex Education #7: Children Sexual Predators – Warn Your Kids About Them!
byTo read the Malay version, click here. Have you ever heard of these two children sexual predators; Nur Fitri Nordin and Richard Huckle? If…
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…
New Dinosaur Kingdom Park for your Little Ones
byOn 18 August 2018, Themepaktu held a media launch on their Dinosaur Kingdom Launch. For those who have not heard of Dinosaur Kingdom, they…
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…
Swearing can be good for your kid!
byIt is often a complicated subject among families, what should you do if you hear your kid swearing. Explain it to them or reprimand…
The Best Way to Potty Train your Child
byIt must have seemed like just yesterday when your bundle of joy was born. And in a blink of an eye, they are growing…
Sex Education #3: Should We Expose Our Kids To Sex?
byTo read the Malay version, click here. In Malaysia, as we all know, sex education is kind of a taboo thing to be talked…
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…
Sex Education #2: Without Better Sex Ed, Malaysian Children Are Doomed
byTo read the Malay version, click here. Two days ago, there is news on 8-year-old boy shares how his classmate asked to play ‘Rogol-Rogol’ in…
Sex Education #1: Sex Ed Doesn’t Teach Your Children How to Have Sex!
byTo read the Malay version, click here. Surprisingly, nowadays there are still people out there who actually believe that teaching sex education to children…
5 Things Working Moms Should Know
byBeing a working mom has never been easy, they are tired of feeling judged, and tired of people thinking they aren’t good moms. While…
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…
What do doctors think about the pacifier?
byPacifiers –you’ve probably used one as a baby, and now you’re wondering if you should get one for your baby. They can be very…
5 Ways To Deal With Your Child’s Truancy
byWe all know the phrase, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Kids just want to have fun while it’s frustrating…
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…