The Smart Mummy Way of Cooking Meals for Ramadan and School
byI still remember how chaotic it was for me and other mums when the first day of school fell on the same day as…
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How to Register Your Child for Standard 1 2025/2026 Intake: A Step-By-Step Guide
byIt’s that time of year again where parents can start registering their kids for Standard 1. This registration is mandatory for all kids going…
Students Now Enjoy Only Two Days in School Uniform Per Week, Says Education Minister
bySchool-going children in Malaysia can now rejoice as the Ministry of Education has decided to loosen its stance on mandatory school uniform for all…
What Age Is Best to Send Your Child to Kindergarten
byAs new or first time parents with fast-growing toddlers, the question of education eventually becomes a pressing issue. Most parents just go with the…
Which Extracurriculars Should Your Child Join and Why
byExtracurriculars are an essential part of your child’s education. In Malaysian schools both primary and secondary, all students are required to join extracurricular clubs…
How To Help Your Children When They Are Rejected by Their Peers
byEven if starting school is a significant milestone for your children, being rejected is unpleasant. Whereas for you, sending your precious ones to school…
Malaysian Schools to Start Term in January Beginning 2026
byThe Malaysian Ministry of Education is taking a step towards normalcy in the education system by announcing a change to the academic calendar. Education…
7 Strategies for Keeping Kids Focused and Motivated While Learning
byIt’s not unusual for children to become demotivated or lose focus while learning. There could be a variety of reasons for them to feel…
How to Register Your Child For Standard 1 2024/2025 Intake: A Step-By-Step Guide
byAs the new academic year approaches, parents in Malaysia are reminded that it’s time to register their children for Standard 1 for the 2024/2025…
5-Minute After-School Meals for Hangry Kids
byKids need lots of fuel to grow. And what is fuel for the human if not food? But because kids use up energy all…
School Holiday Survival Guide: Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy
bySchool holidays are a time of fun and experimentation. Your kids have all this time to truly explore their interests and have an amazing…
How To Apply for 2023 Early School Help
by2023 brings in more good news as all school-going children across Malaysia are now entitled to a cash-aid of RM150. This is part of…
Mummy Shares: My Kids’ First Week Back to School
byHow are all my fellow mums doing now that our kids have been back in school for a week? Do you feel relieved or…
8 Ways to Help Your Kids Re-Establish a Back-to-School Routine
byCan you believe that it’s been three weeks since the school holidays began? In just a blink of an eye, the school break is…
Attention Mummies! Primary 1 Entry Results Are Now Available Online
byPrimary school signals a toddler’s first foray into the world of formal education. It’s both a scary and exciting time for both parent and…
10 Tips for Making School Run More Successful and Less Stressful
bySchool run, which is ‘the time when parents drive their children to or from school‘, can be tense due to the amount of preparation…
How Kids Can Show Their Appreciation and Gratitude This Teachers’ Day
byTeachers are one of the most important professions in the world, and they also have a significant impact on the lives of our children….
Safety Reminders As Your Children Resume School During COVID Season
byWho’s guilty of being anxious knowing that the kids must return to school face-to-face this year? Well, you’re not alone. Many parents may be…
How Kids and Mummies Fare in the First Week of School Reopening
bySchool reopened on 21 March, marking the start of a new term for the kids. Amidst the high number of COVID-19 cases, and after…
Tips for the Anxious Parent of School Returning Children in the New Normal
byCOVID-19 is still at large, but life goes on, for better or worse. Most of us have been armed with multiple vaccine doses. Our…
Heavy Schoolbags: Let’s Help Our Children Regarding This Issue
byHeavy schoolbag issue is at its alarming rate. These past few days, various news reports by the media highlighted the same issue which seems…
Schools With COVID Cases Ordered To Close For 2 Days
byFinally, a decision that makes more sense. Just in this morning, any school which has a confirmed case of COVID-19, even if it is…
Should You Send Your Kids To School (If You Have COVID-19 Symptoms)?
byWhile we can’t ascertain the exact origin of this message, it has been making its rounds to parents and teachers everywhere, all weekend. The…
Online Primary School Registration For Standard One in Malaysia (2022/2023 Intake)
byDear parents, if you have a kid who will turn seven years old next year or the following year, you can now start to…
School Is Back In Session! But Are We Ready For It?
byPre-schoolers, Primary 1, and Primary 2 students have started school on Monday (1 March 2021). The remaining Primary 3 to 6 will resume their…
It’s Official! Schools To Reopen In March 2021
byToday, every Malaysian household has gathered around the TV to listen to the latest announcement by Datuk Dr. Mohd. Radzi Md. Jidin, Minister of…
How To Prepare For Online School Session 2021: Useful Tips For Parents
byKids are not going to school when school is open this year. It might be a difficult but wise choice made by the MOE….
Schoolchildren Can Now Read Digital Textbooks (Even Without the Access to the Internet!)
bySince it is officially MCO (again) from 13 January – 26 January 2021, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has taken a step towards electronic…
Welcome Back To School: A Practical Guide To Ease Your Child’s Return
byA while ago I shared about my struggle working from home and homeschooling my children during the MCO period. It has been more than…
School Immunisation Is Still Ongoing Even in CMCO
byOne of the main causes of child morbidity or mortality is due to contagious diseases, especially vaccine-preventable diseases. Thus, getting immunisation is the most…
Info Booklet to Help Students Protect Themselves from Sexual Abuse
byThe Perak state government will be launching a guide booklet for schoolchildren teaching them about protecting themselves from sex offenders and violent abusers. The…
Increase in School Counsellors to Help Tackle Stress Among Teachers and Students
byThere are plans by the Education Ministry to increase the number of counsellors to address stress issues due to work and study among teachers…
Awareness Needed to Boost Registration of Special-Needs Children
byAbout 14% of special-needs children are registered in special education programmes in government schools, according to the Education Ministry. However, this is considered a…
How To Make Sure Your Kids Stay Awake In Class
byHave you ever been so sleepy to the point that you could immediately fall straight to sleep if your eyelids just fall shut? This…
Waking The Kids Up For School
byOne of the biggest struggles for most parents is waking the kids up for school. The children will always find it difficult to wake…
Public Given More Time to Propose Ideas for Education Policy
byHaving a successful and effective education system is vital for a country. What children learn in school today will shape their thoughts and outlook…
The Ideal Age For Kids To Start School
byParents suffer from headache when deciding what would be the ideal age for their children to start school. This is due to the absence…
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…
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…
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…
How To Develop Good Study Habits In Your Child?
byAre you worried about your kid’s declining interest in their studies? Does he or she spend more time playing games than they do studying?…
Do You Know Which Country Spends The Most On Education?
byCertainly, many parents want the best for kids. Children’s schooling expenses are invaluable to make them useful in the future. Hong Kong is the…
How much pocket money to give to primary school children
byChildren start to develop spending habits at the age of 7 with their parents play an important role model in developing their mind set…
Overview Of International School Syllabus In Malaysia
byFinding the perfect international school can be an overwhelming experience, especially for expatriate parents who are new to Malaysia. Here’s a handy guide to…
Before School, There’s Pre-school!
by10 points to ponder before choosing a pre-school for your child There are literally countless pre-schools across the country and almost all offer the…