Mummy Shares: Talking to Kids About Sexual Health Education
Parenting isn’t just about learning new things and finding new ways to raise children; it also involves a whole lot of dilemmas when making…
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Mummy Shares: 13 Tips to Survive Malaysia Day Celebration Outdoors
For the first time, I will be attending the Malaysia Day celebrations which will be in Malacca this year. What makes it even more…
Mummy Shares: 5 Ways to Have a Baby-Friendly (and Fun!) Malaysia Day
Have you heard that this year’s Malaysia Day will be held in Malacca? And they are expecting 20,000 visitors to attend the celebration too!…
Mummy Shares: How Do I Juggle Work and School Holidays?
The congested traffic on the highways near my house over the weekend screams loud and clear that the school holidays have arrived. So, as…
Mummy Shares: Creating a School Holiday Survival Guide as a New Parent
Is this the first time you have to stay at home or go to work while your kids are on a school break? Well,…
Mummy Shares: How It Feels to Go through Extended Breastfeeding
For us mums, every breastfeeding experience is unique. The duration of breastfeeding also differs from one mother to the next. We’ve all probably heard…
Mummy Sharess: My Experience with Lactation Mastitis
The sensation of being able to breastfeed my baby is out of this world. I just love the expression on my baby’s face during…
Mummy Shares: Discovering If I Have a Threenager and Surviving This Stage
Do you have a child who just turned three and has started acting out in ways you’ve never seen before? I am currently experiencing…
Mummy Shares: Overcoming Breastfeeding Difficulties as a New Mum
Breastfeeding is a wonderful experience that most mothers look forward to after giving birth. It was also my dream to be able to nurse…
Mummy Shares: How I Educate My Child on Inflation
Almost everyone in the country is talking about inflation right now. Since every member of the family should be aware that the expenditure is…
Mummy Shares: How I Track My Spending During Inflation
Having a new bundle of joy to care for is a wonderful experience, but the spending can be overwhelming, especially with inflation increasing prices…
Mummy Shares: My Experience with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
I was always concerned about getting Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) during each pregnancy because of the complications it can cause. I’d say I was…
Mummy Shares: How I Navigate Inflation as a Pregnant Mum
Seeing the double line or ‘pregnant’ sign on the pregnancy test kit typically gives us mums all kinds of mixed feelings. There are so…
Mummy Shares: How I Manage As a Mum in Times of Inflation
Many people across the country are struggling because of inflation as prices for various expenses, particularly food, housing, and energy, have risen unexpectedly. Whether…
Mummy Shares: Managing and Controlling My ‘Mum Rage’
Before I became a mother, I told myself, “One day, when I have my own kids, I will be the most chillax mum in…
Mummy Shares: Why I’m Explaining Eating Disorders to My Child
To be honest, I never imagined I’d have to talk to my child about body image and eating disorders at such a young age….
Mummy Shares: My Best and Worst Days as a Mum
From the time you wake up to the time you go to bed, being a mum comes with a lot of responsibilities. I understand…
Mummy Shares: When Should You Start Worrying About Your Child’s Speech Delay?
Learning that our child has a speech delay is one of many parents’ worst nightmares. We can’t help but feel this way as we…
Mummy Shares: How I Plan and Manage an Eid Vacation with 3 Musketeers
This year’s Eid celebrations in Malaysia took an unexpected turn when it was announced to arrive one day early! It was a chaotic time…
Mummy Shares: Why I’m Letting My Kids Start Fasting from a Young Age
Wow, I can’t believe that we are already almost to the end of Ramadan! Isn’t it amazing how quickly time passes? It seemed like…
Mummy Shares: Here’s Why Maternity Leave Is Not Actually a Vacation
The length of maternity leave in Malaysia has been a source of contention since the 2020 Budget increased the maternity leave period for employees…
Mummy Shares: My Experience Preparing My Kids to Fast During Ramadan
Although Muslim children are expected to begin sawm (i.e., fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, the third pillar of Islam) when they reach…
Expert Shares How to Combat Varicose Veins During Pregnancy
Picture this: you’re walking through the mall, your favorite place for a little retail therapy. You catch a glimpse of yourself in a store…
Mindful Mummy: 12 Simple Ways to Love Yourself and Your Body Every Day
Being a mum entails going through all sorts of emotional and physical changes. The life that mummies used to have when they were single…
Don’t Stress, Mummy! Here Are 8 Kid-Friendly Restaurants for Your CNY Reunion Dinner
One of the highlights of celebrating Chinese New Year is the family coming together for their reunion dinner every CNY eve. It has an…
Life of a City Mummy Turned Rockin’ Goat Farmer
When it comes to goat farming, not everyone from big cities can do it quite like Lydia Jominin. Also known as Datin Kambeng (because…
MOH Paediatrician Shares Insight on COVID-19 Vaccination for Young Children
Since the announcement by the Ministry of Health that children from age 5 to 11 are now eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccination, many…
Kickboxing Champion Miam Natasha shares Tips on Balancing Passion, Fitness, Determination & Motherhood
The name of Miam Natasha is a formidable one and probably brings chills to contenders whenever they know they are getting into the ring…
Hand Pain during Pregnancy? You may be having Mummy’s Wrist & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
I just found out today, many years after I delivered my baby, that the arthritis-like pain I had in my thumb, wrist and forearm,…
How to Help Increase and Improve Your Child’s Vocabulary
Did you know that the number of vocabulary words a child knows determines how well he or she can speak? According to TheSchoolRun.com, all…
What Causes Kids Whining? 10 Ways to Make It Stop
Whining is an unpleasant behaviour that many kids display at some time in their lives. As much as we love our children, their whining…
Expert Insights on Gestational Diabetes: What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know
They say life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, and for some expecting mummies, that curveball comes in the form of gestational diabetes….
Optimal Weight to Gain for a Healthy Pregnancy
New mummies, congratulations on your pregnancy! I’m sure you must be full of emotions—happy, anxious, worry; the list just goes on. You’re probably also…
A Parent’s Worst Nightmare: What the Bukit Mertajam Tragedy Teaches Us About Road Safety for Families
From one parent to another, nothing prepares you for the gut wrenching news of a child’s life lost so tragically. The recent Bukit Mertajam…
The Lost Art of Doing Less: Embracing Minimalist Parenting
Ever since Marie Kondo’s Spark Joy boomed in popularity back in 2016, almost everyone has tried their hand at being a ‘minimalist’. From winnowing…
15 Common Misconceptions About Motherhood Debunked
Medically Reviewed by: Dr Somaskandar Sivasuntharam – MBBS (Mang), Dip Rep Med (Mal), M Med (O&G)(Mal), MR Med (Aust), AM (with special interest in…
How to Prevent a Child Meltdown During the Holiday Season
Holiday season is here again! Well, with the melting pot of cultural variety that Malaysia has, there is seemingly a holiday nearly every month….
Beyond ‘Never Forget’: Simple Hacks to Prevent Forgotten Baby Syndrome
Here’s the scary truth: in Malaysia, ‘Forgotten Baby Syndrome’ is a real and growing concern. But don’t panic! We’re not here to point fingers,…
From ‘Eww!’ to ‘Yum!’: Transforming 8 ‘Yucky’ Foods into Toddler Treats
Do you remember not liking certain foods when you were younger? How you might have screamed and shouted not to eat that specific thing…
Tantrum-Free Shopping: Conquering Grocery Stores with Your Little One
Do you find yourself delaying going to the grocery store because you might have to bring your child with you? If your child is prone…
Why You Shouldn’t Give Goat’s Milk to Babies
There can be a lot of issues when it comes to a baby’s milk. The formula you use might cause your baby to have…
End Scream Fests with Kids with This Five-Minute Rule
Sometimes certain things happen that might just make you explode. It’s hard to control anger sometimes, especially during stressful times. Screaming at your kids…
How to Deal with Diarrhoea in Babies
As a new parent it may seem like your baby produces an infinite number of dirty nappies, but how do you tell when it’s…
Interesting Facts to Know About September Babies
Have a loved one born in September? Did you know there are some interesting facts about September borns? For example, some traits are commonly…
Baby Fat: Is It True That Kids Can ‘Outgrow’ Childhood Obesity?
We’ve all heard of the term ‘baby fat’. Those extra layers of chubbiness we carried around as kids that miraculously melted off as we…
What to Expect in Your Second Trimester
You’ve made it past the first three months of your pregnancy; but the fun is only just beginning! As your baby grows in your…
6 Techniques for Getting an Uncooperative Toddler into The Car Seat
It’s a beautiful sunny day, and you’re considering going out with your child. So, you gather your belongings and walk out the door. Everything…
Watch Your Super Picky Eater Lick Their Bowls Clean with These Quick and Nutritious Meal
Do you know how kids can be such picky eaters that they would rather go hungry than eat something they don’t like? You are…
6 Picky Eater Types and 12 Strategies to Get Them to Eat
Having a picky eater on hand can be real challenging. It is just frustrating when your kids refuse to eat the meal you’ve prepared…