The Art of Blended Family Parenting: How to Make It Work
bySuccessfully navigating blended families requires a both clear and sensitive approach. But you may be wondering what are blended families. And if you fall…
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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…
‘I’m Not the Fun Parent and I’m Okay with It!’
byIf you’ve ever seen Modern Family, you’ll know that the Dunphy’s are your typical (dysfunctional) suburban nuclear family: the popular eldest daughter, the bookish,…
Why Motherhood Can Mean Bye-Bye for Your Sex Life
byIf you think the late-night fireworks and red-hot passion of the honeymoon phase lasts forever, think again. As many first-time mothers know, as soon…
Boost Your Feng Shui Luck with Indoor Plants This Year of the Rabbit
byFeng Shui is the art of balancing natural life energy or chi within a home for prosperity, health, luck and love. Most practices include…
Everything Parents Need to Know in the Year of the Water Rabbit
byAnother year had passed and the cycle begins anew. This January 22nd marks a new beginning in the Chinese Calendar, bringing us new challenges…
Spouse Vs Parent: Whose Advice Matters More?
byMalaysia is a conservative country despite all the social progress we’ve made. Many of us are raised to follow customs, respect the status quo…
Top New Year’s Resolutions You Can Make as a Parent
byOh no, it’s that time of the year again. Everywhere you look is an ad for a new weight loss program. That one relative…
Important Christmas Values You Should Cultivate in Your Home
byCharles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one of those quintessential Christmas movies that you can never escape during this time of the year. The…
Raise Your Kids Right with These 6 Ultimate Parenting Hacks
byThere are thousands of parenting books currently in the market, and billions more sold each year. A phenomenon that reflects just how anxious adults…
Daddy Talks: Why Some Men Seem Oblivious to a Woman’s Sexual Desire
bySex. It’s something us Asians may rarely talk about, and also the very same thing that is responsible for the continued existence of the…
Mums, Could You Be Depressed? Here are the Warning Signs
byThe ongoing misconception about depression is that it’s just feeling “a little sad”. But for those who actual struggle with this disorder, dealing with…
Daddy Talks: What Do Men Really Think About Earning Less Than Their Partners
byThe gender pay gap has always been a bit of a touchy subject. We have been led to believe that women earn significantly less…
Daddy Talks: Do Men Have a ‘Time of the Month’?
byCrimson tide. Shark week. Moon cycle. The ‘time of the month’. Women have been using creative and punny terms to describe their periods for…
Feminism and Fatherhood: Things Dads Do That Raise Girl Bosses
byMen are naturally expected to be the masculine, dominant presence in a family. Fathers are the yang to a mother’s yin. But as we…
Hari Raya: A Time to Instil Forgiveness in Your Child
byWe’ve spent the entire month of Ramadan fasting to honour the less fortunate and paid alms to help the poor. All these rituals willingly…
7 Things You Might Just Miss After Lockdown
byWith efforts to ramp up the vaccine distribution in recent months, our country is now inching closer towards achieving herd immunity. Despite the haze…
Gamer Spouse: Can One Ruin Your Marriage?
byNot only do kids love playing video games, most adults are addicted to them as well! Some say it could be unfortunate if your…
My Son Is My Best Friend: How I Connect With My Son After Daily Workloads
byMy sweet boy, Yusuf Ilman is now 3 years old. At his age, he is a playful menace, and it goes without saying that…
Divorce and Its Emotional Impact On the Children | What Should the Parents Do?
byAs bad as the word ‘divorce’ is to the parents, it actually leaves a huge impact on the children as well. Growing up, every…
Transforming Our Parenting Ways To Raise Happy And Well-Adjusted Children
byBefore the tiny tots come into our lives, we dream of being the perfect mummies to our children. We envision the special bonds we…
Single Parent: It Is Difficult, but Here’s How You Can Manage It In The Most Possible Ways
byMany factors could cause a person to be a single parent including divorce, death or adoption. Being a single parent is hard, but manageable….
7 Things Every Husband Should Know About His Wife After Her First Delivery
byHaving a baby is all about changes. Your lifestyle will be changed. Less time spends together with your wife. Then there come the changes…
Sex During Pregnancy: What Dads Need to Know About Making Love at This Time
byAs an expectant dad, can you have sex with your wife when she is pregnant? Short answer: Yes. But!!! There are things you need…
As Tun M turns 94, All Eyes Turn to One of the Most Successful Marriages in Malaysia
byOur Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad marks his 94th birthday today. Looking distinguished as always and still as handsome as ever, Tun M…
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…
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…
The Pros And Cons Of Living With In-Laws
byAs Asians, it is completely normal to move in with the parents-in-law after marriage. This is because, in our culture, the eldest sons are…
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…
The Good And Bad Of Marrying A Younger Man
byIn Asian culture, most women would prefer marrying a man older than them. It’s extremely rare to hear a woman say, “I dream of…
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…
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…
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 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…